NORTH CAROLINA NC DRIVER'S ED
PRACTICE WRITTEN EXAM 2026
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS DMV PERMIT TEST
STUDY GUIDE
A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?
A) Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency.
B) Notify his insurance company.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the
following?
A) Slow down and proceed with caution.
B) Stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
A) No right turn.
B) Yield the right-of-way.
,C) No left turn.
D) Slow down and proceed with caution. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the
following driving hazards?
A) A railroad crossing.
B) A deer crossing.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A diamond-shaped traffic sign means:
A) No left turn.
B) Come to a full stop.
C) Yield the right-of-way.
D) Slow down and drive with care. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?
A) An emergency vehicle is approaching.
B) The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?
A) Red
, B) White
C) Orange
D) Green - CORRECT ANSWER-C
When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at
intersections where there are no traffic lights?
A) Only when he is alone.
B) If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?
A) They must ride their bicycles facing traffic.
B) They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?
A) License plate lights.
B) Courtesy lights.
C) Fender lights.
D) Backup lights - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Your brakes need checking if:
PRACTICE WRITTEN EXAM 2026
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS DMV PERMIT TEST
STUDY GUIDE
A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?
A) Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency.
B) Notify his insurance company.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the
following?
A) Slow down and proceed with caution.
B) Stop, only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
A) No right turn.
B) Yield the right-of-way.
,C) No left turn.
D) Slow down and proceed with caution. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the
following driving hazards?
A) A railroad crossing.
B) A deer crossing.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A diamond-shaped traffic sign means:
A) No left turn.
B) Come to a full stop.
C) Yield the right-of-way.
D) Slow down and drive with care. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?
A) An emergency vehicle is approaching.
B) The officer's signal is in conflict with a traffic signal.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?
A) Red
, B) White
C) Orange
D) Green - CORRECT ANSWER-C
When does the law give a blind pedestrian special consideration at
intersections where there are no traffic lights?
A) Only when he is alone.
B) If he holds out a white cane or has a guide dog with him.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
Which of the following statements about bicycle riders is correct?
A) They must ride their bicycles facing traffic.
B) They are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?
A) License plate lights.
B) Courtesy lights.
C) Fender lights.
D) Backup lights - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Your brakes need checking if:
