NC DMV Permit Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Stop - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The eight-sided (or octagon) sign is the stop sign. The
words "STOP" is printed in white on a red background. The octagonal shape is used for stop
signs only. The stop sign is usually posted six to fifty feet from the intersection. When you
approach this sign, the law requires you to come to a full stop. Do not proceed to move again
until you are sure the way is clear.
Yield - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The yield sign is triangular shaped with the point at the
bottom. This sign is red and white with the word "YIELD" in large letters at the top. When
you approach the yield sign, you must slow down and yield the right of way. Your need to
stop depends on the traffic on the intersecting street. To avoid interfering with that traffic, you
must stop and wait for it to pass.
Speed Limit - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Some signs show maximum and minimum speed
limits for all types of vehicles on freeways and limited access highways. In construction and
maintenance zones, posted speeds legally reduce the speed limit on that portion of the
highway. Unless necessary for safety, driving slower than the minimum is illegal.
Do Not Enter - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign is posted on one-way streets and other
roadways you are not allowed to enter. You also will see this sign if you try to enter an
expressway ramp in the wrong direction.
No Bicycles - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Operators of such may not use roadway where this
sign is posted.
Left Turn Only - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign is posted over a highway lane that is
used only for making a left turn. Traffic from both directions will be using this lane. Never
use a turning lane as a merge lane to pull out into traffic or to overtake and pass other
vehicles.
Thru traffic & Left Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Left Lane Must Turn Left - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Traffic in left lane must turn left at
the intersection ahead.
,No Left Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Left turns are against the law. In Virginia, U-turns
are considered as two left turns and are illegal if this sign is posted.
No Right Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Right turns are illegal. Do not make a right turn
if you see this sign.
No Turns - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- You must not turn either to the right or to the left at
this intersection.
No U Turns - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- U Turns are prohibited at intersections with this
sign.
Double Left Turns - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Keep Off Median - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Do Not Pass - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign marks the beginning of a no passing
zone. You may not pass cars ahead even if way is clear.
Pass With Care - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- When you have passed this sign, you are again
permitted to pass other vehicles with care.
Slower Traffic Keep Right - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign is used on multiple lane
highways to advise slower driving traffic to stay in the right hand lane; and also to do so
when approached from behind by other traffic even if you are doing the speed limit.
Emergency Parking Only - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
One Hour Parking 9am-7pm - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Reserved Parking - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
,No Parking/ Bus Stop - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
One Way Street - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Traffic flows only in one direction here.
Railroad Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Advance warning signs are placed before a
railroad crossing. These signs warn you to look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for
trains.
Do Not Stop On Tracks - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign reminds the driver not to stop
on the railroad track for any reason.
Keep Left - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to
the side indicated by the arrow.
Keep Right - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to
the side indicated by the arrow.
One Way - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
Signal Ahead - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Merging Traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Lane Drop - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Divided Highway - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Cattle Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Deer Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
, Low Clearance - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
No Passing Zone - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Right Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Curve Right - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Farm Machinery - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Side Road - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Divided Highway Ends - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Two Way Traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Hill - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Slippery When Wet - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Bike Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Soft Shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Side Road - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Cross Road - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Stop - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The eight-sided (or octagon) sign is the stop sign. The
words "STOP" is printed in white on a red background. The octagonal shape is used for stop
signs only. The stop sign is usually posted six to fifty feet from the intersection. When you
approach this sign, the law requires you to come to a full stop. Do not proceed to move again
until you are sure the way is clear.
Yield - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The yield sign is triangular shaped with the point at the
bottom. This sign is red and white with the word "YIELD" in large letters at the top. When
you approach the yield sign, you must slow down and yield the right of way. Your need to
stop depends on the traffic on the intersecting street. To avoid interfering with that traffic, you
must stop and wait for it to pass.
Speed Limit - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Some signs show maximum and minimum speed
limits for all types of vehicles on freeways and limited access highways. In construction and
maintenance zones, posted speeds legally reduce the speed limit on that portion of the
highway. Unless necessary for safety, driving slower than the minimum is illegal.
Do Not Enter - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign is posted on one-way streets and other
roadways you are not allowed to enter. You also will see this sign if you try to enter an
expressway ramp in the wrong direction.
No Bicycles - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Operators of such may not use roadway where this
sign is posted.
Left Turn Only - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign is posted over a highway lane that is
used only for making a left turn. Traffic from both directions will be using this lane. Never
use a turning lane as a merge lane to pull out into traffic or to overtake and pass other
vehicles.
Thru traffic & Left Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Left Lane Must Turn Left - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Traffic in left lane must turn left at
the intersection ahead.
,No Left Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Left turns are against the law. In Virginia, U-turns
are considered as two left turns and are illegal if this sign is posted.
No Right Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Right turns are illegal. Do not make a right turn
if you see this sign.
No Turns - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- You must not turn either to the right or to the left at
this intersection.
No U Turns - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- U Turns are prohibited at intersections with this
sign.
Double Left Turns - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Keep Off Median - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Do Not Pass - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign marks the beginning of a no passing
zone. You may not pass cars ahead even if way is clear.
Pass With Care - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- When you have passed this sign, you are again
permitted to pass other vehicles with care.
Slower Traffic Keep Right - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign is used on multiple lane
highways to advise slower driving traffic to stay in the right hand lane; and also to do so
when approached from behind by other traffic even if you are doing the speed limit.
Emergency Parking Only - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
One Hour Parking 9am-7pm - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Reserved Parking - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
,No Parking/ Bus Stop - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
One Way Street - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Traffic flows only in one direction here.
Railroad Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Advance warning signs are placed before a
railroad crossing. These signs warn you to look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for
trains.
Do Not Stop On Tracks - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- This sign reminds the driver not to stop
on the railroad track for any reason.
Keep Left - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to
the side indicated by the arrow.
Keep Right - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to
the side indicated by the arrow.
One Way - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
Signal Ahead - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Merging Traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Lane Drop - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Divided Highway - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Cattle Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Deer Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
, Low Clearance - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
No Passing Zone - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Right Turn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Curve Right - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Farm Machinery - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Side Road - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Divided Highway Ends - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Two Way Traffic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Hill - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Slippery When Wet - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Bike Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Soft Shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Side Road - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Cross Road - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
