NC DRIVERS LICENSE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see
using the mirrors. - ANS blind spots
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not: - ANS weave from lane to
lane
On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it,
use: - ANS the right lane
On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because: -
ANS it is a slow moving vehicle
The law requires use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is - ANS 400 feet
or less.
The X-marked RR sign indicates: - ANS you are approaching a railroad crossing
Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least: - ANS 500 feet
ahead
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,When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using -
ANS a three-point turn
North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts. - ANS the driver and all
passengers
Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns? - ANS Start from the lane
closest to where you want to go
If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are
usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic. - ANS middle lanes
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? - ANS Bicycles and motorcycles move
slower and stop slower than expected
Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except: - ANS by drivers of emergency
vehicles
The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time
he/she applies the brakes is known as: - ANS The reaction distance
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks. - ANS Stopping or shifting gears
When making a U-turn, you must NOT: - ANS make it on a curve in the road or near a hill
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is: - ANS 35 mph
Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to: - ANS guide drivers into the correct lane
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,This blue-lettered sign shows: - ANS the direction to a hospital service
When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must: - ANS slow down to a
reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles
Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas? - ANS Near a crest of a hill or in a
curve
At rail crossings
On highways
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are: - ANS Avoiding an
obstruction
Passing another vehicle
Turning left
_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.
- ANS Hydroplaning
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate: -
ANS The road is narrowing
There is an obstruction on the roadway
On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for: - ANS buses only
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must: - ANS hold the steering wheel tightly and
keep the vehicle straight
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a
roadway with three or more lanes, you must - ANS yield the right-of-way to other traffic
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, Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns. -
ANS to the left lane
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by - ANS four times
When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow
lines mark the: - ANS Center of the roadway
The best way to handle a curve is to: - ANS slow down before entering the curve
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least: - ANS two feet to the left
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has
the right-of-way? - ANS the vehicle traveling uphill
When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the
intersection. - ANS Come to a full stop
You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except: - ANS in fog, snow, or
heavy rain
When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles
should use: - ANS the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing light or using a siren: -
ANS pull over to the curb and stop
A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to
pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so. - ANS broken yellow line
4 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see
using the mirrors. - ANS blind spots
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not: - ANS weave from lane to
lane
On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it,
use: - ANS the right lane
On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because: -
ANS it is a slow moving vehicle
The law requires use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is - ANS 400 feet
or less.
The X-marked RR sign indicates: - ANS you are approaching a railroad crossing
Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least: - ANS 500 feet
ahead
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using -
ANS a three-point turn
North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts. - ANS the driver and all
passengers
Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns? - ANS Start from the lane
closest to where you want to go
If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are
usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic. - ANS middle lanes
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? - ANS Bicycles and motorcycles move
slower and stop slower than expected
Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except: - ANS by drivers of emergency
vehicles
The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time
he/she applies the brakes is known as: - ANS The reaction distance
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks. - ANS Stopping or shifting gears
When making a U-turn, you must NOT: - ANS make it on a curve in the road or near a hill
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is: - ANS 35 mph
Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to: - ANS guide drivers into the correct lane
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,This blue-lettered sign shows: - ANS the direction to a hospital service
When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must: - ANS slow down to a
reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles
Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas? - ANS Near a crest of a hill or in a
curve
At rail crossings
On highways
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are: - ANS Avoiding an
obstruction
Passing another vehicle
Turning left
_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.
- ANS Hydroplaning
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate: -
ANS The road is narrowing
There is an obstruction on the roadway
On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for: - ANS buses only
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must: - ANS hold the steering wheel tightly and
keep the vehicle straight
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a
roadway with three or more lanes, you must - ANS yield the right-of-way to other traffic
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns. -
ANS to the left lane
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by - ANS four times
When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow
lines mark the: - ANS Center of the roadway
The best way to handle a curve is to: - ANS slow down before entering the curve
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least: - ANS two feet to the left
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has
the right-of-way? - ANS the vehicle traveling uphill
When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the
intersection. - ANS Come to a full stop
You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except: - ANS in fog, snow, or
heavy rain
When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles
should use: - ANS the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing light or using a siren: -
ANS pull over to the curb and stop
A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to
pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so. - ANS broken yellow line
4 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
