NC DMV QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol? - ANSWER .08
What is the penalty for refusing a chemical test to determine the alcoholic content in your blood? - ANSWER
Immediate revocation of license for at least 30-days and an additional, minimum 12-month revocation by the DMV.
What should you do if you are taking medications (prescription or over the counter) while driving? - ANSWER Check
the label for warnings about its effect. If you are not sure if it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or
pharmacist about side effects before driving. (pg 39)
True or False: Drinking coffee, fresh air and cold showers can help you sober up after drinking. - ANSWER False.
Only "time" will help you become more sober. (pg 40)
Who is required to wear seat belts when driving in a vehicle? - ANSWER The driver and all passengers. (pg 41)
True or false: Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians if they cross the roadway against ordinary traffic
signals or pedestrian signals. - ANSWER False. Drivers must always yield the right of way to pedestrians. (pg 45)
When driving on a two-lane roadway, what is the correct action to take when a school bus stops for passengers? -
ANSWER All traffic from both directions must stop. (pg 46)
What do you do when driving on a divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation when a school
bus stops? - ANSWER Only traffic following the bus must stop. (pg 47)
What should you do if you are approached by an emergency vehicle with its light and sirens going? - ANSWER Every
vehicle must yield the right of way. You must stop and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle or vehicles have
passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer. (pg 47)
What should you NOT do if stopped by a law enforcement officer? - ANSWER Move around the vehicle; reach
under the seats or open the glove box or center console when the officer is approaching the vehicle; exit the
vehicle or have other passengers exit the vehicle. (pg 49)
, What rules about speed limits should you always follow? - ANSWER Never drive faster or slower than the posted
speed; allow a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you (the "two-second rule"); the faster you are
moving, the farther ahead you must be able to see to allow enough stopping distance. (pg 50)
What is the speed limit for vehicles in cities and towns? - ANSWER 35 MPH, unless posted otherwise. (pg 50)
How do you safely navigate through a curve? - ANSWER Slow before you enter the curve so you don't have to brake
in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause the vehicle to skid. (pg 51)
What is the "two-second rule?" - ANSWER Allow two-seconds between the time the vehicle ahead of you passes a
given point and the time your vehicle reaches the same point. (pg 52)
What is the correct way to safely change lanes? - ANSWER Check side and rearview windows; check over your
shoulder to make sure the blind spot is clear; and signal the intended move in advance. (pg 52)
What is the proper way to check behind you for potential obstacles when reversing or backing up? - ANSWER Place
your right arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can look directly through the rear window. Do
no depend on just your rearview or side mirrors as you can not see directly behind your vehicle. (pg 54)
When approaching an intersection without traffic signs or signals, which vehicle has the right of way? - ANSWER
The vehicle already in the intersection. (pg 55)
Who should be given the right of way when two or more vehicles reach an intersection with no traffic signs or
signals at the same time? - ANSWER The vehicle on the right. (pg 56)
When approaching a traffic circle, which vehicle has the right of way? - ANSWER Vehicles already in the circle have
the right of way. (pg 57)
True or false: You should speed up when approaching a railroad crossing to beat the signal. - ANSWER False. Slow
down, keep alert, watch for the railroad crossing signal. (pg 57)
Should you stop or keep moving if the warning lights start flashing or gates start to come down when you are
crossing railroad tracks? - ANSWER Keep moving. (pg 58)
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol? - ANSWER .08
What is the penalty for refusing a chemical test to determine the alcoholic content in your blood? - ANSWER
Immediate revocation of license for at least 30-days and an additional, minimum 12-month revocation by the DMV.
What should you do if you are taking medications (prescription or over the counter) while driving? - ANSWER Check
the label for warnings about its effect. If you are not sure if it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or
pharmacist about side effects before driving. (pg 39)
True or False: Drinking coffee, fresh air and cold showers can help you sober up after drinking. - ANSWER False.
Only "time" will help you become more sober. (pg 40)
Who is required to wear seat belts when driving in a vehicle? - ANSWER The driver and all passengers. (pg 41)
True or false: Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians if they cross the roadway against ordinary traffic
signals or pedestrian signals. - ANSWER False. Drivers must always yield the right of way to pedestrians. (pg 45)
When driving on a two-lane roadway, what is the correct action to take when a school bus stops for passengers? -
ANSWER All traffic from both directions must stop. (pg 46)
What do you do when driving on a divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation when a school
bus stops? - ANSWER Only traffic following the bus must stop. (pg 47)
What should you do if you are approached by an emergency vehicle with its light and sirens going? - ANSWER Every
vehicle must yield the right of way. You must stop and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle or vehicles have
passed, unless otherwise directed by a police officer. (pg 47)
What should you NOT do if stopped by a law enforcement officer? - ANSWER Move around the vehicle; reach
under the seats or open the glove box or center console when the officer is approaching the vehicle; exit the
vehicle or have other passengers exit the vehicle. (pg 49)
, What rules about speed limits should you always follow? - ANSWER Never drive faster or slower than the posted
speed; allow a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you (the "two-second rule"); the faster you are
moving, the farther ahead you must be able to see to allow enough stopping distance. (pg 50)
What is the speed limit for vehicles in cities and towns? - ANSWER 35 MPH, unless posted otherwise. (pg 50)
How do you safely navigate through a curve? - ANSWER Slow before you enter the curve so you don't have to brake
in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause the vehicle to skid. (pg 51)
What is the "two-second rule?" - ANSWER Allow two-seconds between the time the vehicle ahead of you passes a
given point and the time your vehicle reaches the same point. (pg 52)
What is the correct way to safely change lanes? - ANSWER Check side and rearview windows; check over your
shoulder to make sure the blind spot is clear; and signal the intended move in advance. (pg 52)
What is the proper way to check behind you for potential obstacles when reversing or backing up? - ANSWER Place
your right arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can look directly through the rear window. Do
no depend on just your rearview or side mirrors as you can not see directly behind your vehicle. (pg 54)
When approaching an intersection without traffic signs or signals, which vehicle has the right of way? - ANSWER
The vehicle already in the intersection. (pg 55)
Who should be given the right of way when two or more vehicles reach an intersection with no traffic signs or
signals at the same time? - ANSWER The vehicle on the right. (pg 56)
When approaching a traffic circle, which vehicle has the right of way? - ANSWER Vehicles already in the circle have
the right of way. (pg 57)
True or false: You should speed up when approaching a railroad crossing to beat the signal. - ANSWER False. Slow
down, keep alert, watch for the railroad crossing signal. (pg 57)
Should you stop or keep moving if the warning lights start flashing or gates start to come down when you are
crossing railroad tracks? - ANSWER Keep moving. (pg 58)
