2025 North Carolina Permit Test 20
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in North Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for North Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/north-carolina/car.
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26. This road sign means:

Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. You should slow down to be able to negotiate these curves safely.
27. About 38 percent all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?<br> I. Alcohol<br> II. More than one car.
Explanation
About 38 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.
28. You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:
Explanation
When changing lanes, you should check your vehicle's blind spots by looking over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move. Always check your mirrors and turn on your directional signal before beginning a lane change.
29. Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?<br> I. A warning letter is sent when you get four points within three years.<br> II. If you get 12 points within three years, you may lose your license.
Explanation
If you accumulate seven points, you may be assigned to a driver improvement clinic. If you accumulate 12 points within a three-year period, your license may be suspended. If you accumulate eight points within three years of your license being reinstated, it may be suspended for a second time.
30. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
Explanation
The distance required to stop your vehicle depends on perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance. This changes with speed and road conditions.
31. This sign means:

Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that they may encounter traffic coming from the opposite direction.
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