2024 North Carolina Permit Test 21

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.. Read More

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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10. An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Explanation
Do not become distracted by looking at passengers, attempting to find something in your vehicle, looking at reading material, sightseeing, or daydreaming while driving. Continue scanning the road, checking your mirrors, and looking at the instrument panel at regular intervals. Developing these safe habits will keep you attentive as a driver.

11. During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

Explanation
The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react. Keep a minimum following distance of two seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance during unusual weather or traffic conditions.

12. What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Explanation
If your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement, don't panic. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer parallel to the road. Slow down and ease back onto the roadway by keeping both hands on the steering wheel and steering into the road’s right lane with a small turn of the steering wheel. Check for traffic around you before steering back onto the pavement.

13. When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

Explanation
When approaching railroad tracks, you should look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop for trains or other vehicles that may be using the rails.

14. On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Explanation
Pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic in the lane nearest them.

15. If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Explanation
Only the passage of time will allow a person to overcome the influence of alcohol.

16. This road sign means:

virginia-reserved parking (1)
Explanation
This sign marks parking spaces that are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.

17. This sign means:

indiana-intersection ahead
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to an upcoming intersection.
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