NORTH CAROLINA DMV DRIVING TEST
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's
speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.
Answer: the acceleration lane
◉ To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are: Answer: seeing
hazards well in advance
◉ The flagger on the road warns drivers of: Answer: construction on
the road ahead
◉ When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you
must: Answer: not change your lane
◉ When you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a
vehicle, it is better to: Answer: stop driving or have someone else
drive
◉ Which of the following are three types of intersections on the
road? Answer: Blind, Controlled and Uncontrolled
,◉ When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or
driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to: Answer: All traffic
coming from the opposite direction
◉ Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead,
anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions so as to avoid
obstacles or other vehicles is known as Answer: defensive driving
◉ When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the
following statements is false? Answer: always enter the roundabout
to the left and proceed on the left of the central island
◉ To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in
your lane, you must: Answer: steer right toward the shoulder or
curb-line
◉ When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching
________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph. Answer: a school
zone
◉ If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you
are traveling on, you must: Answer: adjust your speed and vehicle
position to allow the traffic to merge
,◉ A lighted red arrow means: Answer: you may not proceed in the
direction indicated by the arrow
◉ As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match
that of vehicles in the through lanes. Answer: increase your speed
◉ Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided
highways? Answer: Single, solid, yellow lines
◉ Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must
_________ to stop your vehicle safely. Answer: increase the following
distance
◉ A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these
situations? Answer: when the motor vehicle ahead is making or
about to make a left turn
◉ If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is
approaching, you must: Answer: slow down and let the vehicle pass
first
◉ Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations,
EXCEPT: Answer: when driving in a lane set aside for left turns
, ◉ Tailgating is the practice of: Answer: following too close
◉ When slowing down or stopping, you must Answer: Either use an
arm signal to alert the driver behind you
or
use the break-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you
◉ _________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads
to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones Answer:
Flashing arrow signs
◉ When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at
least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours. Answer:
100 feet
◉ Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:
Answer: turn around on a narrow street
◉ When you are stopping on snowy or icy roads: Answer: Keep your
foot off the brake and let the engine slow your vehicle.
◉ To back your vehicle safely: Answer: Look directly through the
rear window.
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's
speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.
Answer: the acceleration lane
◉ To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are: Answer: seeing
hazards well in advance
◉ The flagger on the road warns drivers of: Answer: construction on
the road ahead
◉ When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you
must: Answer: not change your lane
◉ When you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a
vehicle, it is better to: Answer: stop driving or have someone else
drive
◉ Which of the following are three types of intersections on the
road? Answer: Blind, Controlled and Uncontrolled
,◉ When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or
driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to: Answer: All traffic
coming from the opposite direction
◉ Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead,
anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions so as to avoid
obstacles or other vehicles is known as Answer: defensive driving
◉ When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the
following statements is false? Answer: always enter the roundabout
to the left and proceed on the left of the central island
◉ To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in
your lane, you must: Answer: steer right toward the shoulder or
curb-line
◉ When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching
________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph. Answer: a school
zone
◉ If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you
are traveling on, you must: Answer: adjust your speed and vehicle
position to allow the traffic to merge
,◉ A lighted red arrow means: Answer: you may not proceed in the
direction indicated by the arrow
◉ As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match
that of vehicles in the through lanes. Answer: increase your speed
◉ Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided
highways? Answer: Single, solid, yellow lines
◉ Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must
_________ to stop your vehicle safely. Answer: increase the following
distance
◉ A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these
situations? Answer: when the motor vehicle ahead is making or
about to make a left turn
◉ If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is
approaching, you must: Answer: slow down and let the vehicle pass
first
◉ Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations,
EXCEPT: Answer: when driving in a lane set aside for left turns
, ◉ Tailgating is the practice of: Answer: following too close
◉ When slowing down or stopping, you must Answer: Either use an
arm signal to alert the driver behind you
or
use the break-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you
◉ _________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads
to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones Answer:
Flashing arrow signs
◉ When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at
least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours. Answer:
100 feet
◉ Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:
Answer: turn around on a narrow street
◉ When you are stopping on snowy or icy roads: Answer: Keep your
foot off the brake and let the engine slow your vehicle.
◉ To back your vehicle safely: Answer: Look directly through the
rear window.
