NC Permit Practice Test
NC Permit Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
A driver license is required for the following?
A. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.
B. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
C
Question 2
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the
Division of Motor Vehicles must:
A. Place the driver on probation.
B. Wait for a court decision before taking action.
C. Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic.
D. Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
Correct Answer
D
Question 3
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
A. A driver is sent a warning letter when he/she gets 4 points within 3 years.
B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
B
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Question 4
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
A. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility.
B. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver
Improvement Clinic.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
A. Reckless driving.
B. Hit and run with property damage.
C. Driving without a license.
D. Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
Correct Answer
D
Question 6
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
A. Driving without a license.
B. Passing a stopped school bus.
C. Failing to yield the right-of-way.
D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
Correct Answer
D
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Question 7
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
A. Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a
license.
B. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
C
Question 8
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
A. A drunken person.
B. More than 1 car.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
A
Question 9
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 67%
Correct Answer
C
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Question 10
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
B. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
A
Question 11
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which
of the following?
A. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
B. Keep your back to oncoming traffic.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
A
Question 12
If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a
pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way?
A. The pedestrian.
B. The driver of the car.
C. No one.
D. Whoever reaches the intersection first.
Correct Answer
A
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NC Permit Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
A driver license is required for the following?
A. Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running.
B. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
C
Question 2
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the
Division of Motor Vehicles must:
A. Place the driver on probation.
B. Wait for a court decision before taking action.
C. Assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic.
D. Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months.
Correct Answer
D
Question 3
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?
A. A driver is sent a warning letter when he/she gets 4 points within 3 years.
B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
B
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Question 4
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen?
A. The driver can be required to file proof of financial responsibility.
B. The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a Driver
Improvement Clinic.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?
A. Reckless driving.
B. Hit and run with property damage.
C. Driving without a license.
D. Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
Correct Answer
D
Question 6
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of:
A. Driving without a license.
B. Passing a stopped school bus.
C. Failing to yield the right-of-way.
D. Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
Correct Answer
D
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Question 7
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following?
A. Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to reapply for a
license.
B. Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
C
Question 8
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?
A. A drunken person.
B. More than 1 car.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
A
Question 9
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 67%
Correct Answer
C
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Question 10
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?
A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
B. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic accidents are teenagers.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
A
Question 11
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which
of the following?
A. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
B. Keep your back to oncoming traffic.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B.
Correct Answer
A
Question 12
If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a
pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way?
A. The pedestrian.
B. The driver of the car.
C. No one.
D. Whoever reaches the intersection first.
Correct Answer
A
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