2025 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 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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18. When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a three-lane roadway, drivers:
Explanation
When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a three-lane roadway, drivers must come to a complete stop. Drivers may proceed when the stop arm is lifted and the lights have stopped flashing.
19. When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
Explanation
When parking on an incline where there is a curb, you should turn your wheels sharply to the left, away from the curb. This way, if your brakes fail, your vehicle will not roll into traffic.
20. To help prevent crashes, you should:
Explanation
Crashes often happen because one driver does something that other road users are not expecting. You should communicate with other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by doing things like signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction. Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate.
21. When you see this sign, you must:
Explanation
Any eight-sided sign is a stop sign. At an intersection with a stop sign, you must stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic in the intersection. Wait for the intersection to clear before proceeding.
22. This sign means:
Explanation
Circular traffic signs indicate upcoming railroad crossings. This sign tells drivers that they are approaching a railroad crossing and should be looking for signs of an oncoming train.
23. At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
Explanation
A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.
25. When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a four-lane roadway, drivers:
Explanation
When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a center turning lane on a four-lane roadway, drivers may continue driving. Drivers should still drive with extra caution when driving near a stopped school bus.
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