NC DMV Driving Test Questions and Answers
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. - ANSWER C. Both A and B.
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. - ANSWER D. Revoke the
driver's license for at least 12 months.
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. - ANSWER B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may
lose his/her license.
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. - ANSWER B. The driver can have 3 pints deducted if he/she
satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
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. - ANSWER D. Passing a
stopped school bus unloading children.
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. - ANSWER D. Speeding more
than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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. - ANSWER C. Both A and B.
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. - ANSWER A. A drunken person.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 38%
D. 67% - ANSWER C. 38%
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. - ANSWER A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle
accidents are pedestrians.
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. - ANSWER A. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
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. - ANSWER A. The pedestrian
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
A. Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic.
B. Wear or carry something white.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B. - ANSWER B. Wear or carry something white.
A safe driver does which of the following?
A. Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.
B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
C. Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.
D. Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway. -
ANSWER B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
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. - ANSWER C. Both A and B.
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. - ANSWER D. Revoke the
driver's license for at least 12 months.
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. - ANSWER B. A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may
lose his/her license.
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. - ANSWER B. The driver can have 3 pints deducted if he/she
satisfactorily completes a Driver Improvement Clinic.
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. - ANSWER D. Passing a
stopped school bus unloading children.
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. - ANSWER D. Speeding more
than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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. - ANSWER C. Both A and B.
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. - ANSWER A. A drunken person.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 38%
D. 67% - ANSWER C. 38%
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. - ANSWER A. In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle
accidents are pedestrians.
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. - ANSWER A. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
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. - ANSWER A. The pedestrian
If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do?
A. Walk on the right-hand side with the traffic.
B. Wear or carry something white.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B. - ANSWER B. Wear or carry something white.
A safe driver does which of the following?
A. Watches the side of the road over the hood to stay in line.
B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
C. Drinks coffee while driving at night to stay alert.
D. Keeps 2 car lengths between his/her car and the next car on the expressway. -
ANSWER B. Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.
