2025 North Carolina Permit Test 7
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. Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
Explanation
Smoking while driving can create dangerous distractions by causing you to take your hands off the wheel and/or your eyes off the road.
11. This sign means:

Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that there is an upcoming sharp turn and that they should lower their speed accordingly.
12. To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
Explanation
Before turning or changing lanes, turn your head and glance over your shoulder in the direction of your move to see if your blind spot is clear. Never rely on your mirrors alone.
13. If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:
Explanation
If you are involved in a crash, move your vehicle off of the road and stop, if possible. If anyone is injured, call 911 and provide appropriate help. You must report the crash to law enforcement if there is an injury, a death, and/or more than $1,000 in property damage (or more than $200 worth of damage made to non-vehicle government property, such as signs or guardrails).
14. The posted speed limit shows:

Explanation
A speed limit sign shows the maximum legal driving speed for the stretch of highway where it is posted. Driving safely may require you to travel more slowly than the posted limit. When conditions are less than ideal, drivers should slow down.
15. If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
Explanation
When turning onto a street with more than one lane moving in the direction that you are traveling, turn into the lane that is closest to your previous lane. Do not change lanes when turning.
16. Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.
Explanation
Yellow lines are used to divide traffic moving in opposite directions.
17. When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
Explanation