DMV Written Test 2025/2026 NC
In what situation should you not point your wheels straight ahead? - ANS -When parked
on a hill or sloping driveway
In fog, rain, or snow, which kind of car lights should you use? - ANS -Low beams
When you spot a railroad crossing sign what should you do? - ANS -You are
approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop
If a big truck or bus is turning right, and you want to turn right too, what should you do? -
ANS -Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn
When do you need to ensure there is an increased distance between your vehicle and the
one ahead of you? - ANS -Always to maintain safe following distance
What should you do when driving on snowy or icy roads? - ANS -Make speed and
directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise
What does a broken yellow line in the middle of the road mean? - ANS -Passing on the
left is permitted when the way ahead is clear
Which of these things is a good idea when you want to change lanes? - ANS -Look over
your right shoulder for a right lane change, and your left shoulder for a left lane change
What should you do if a car is driving very closely behind you? - ANS -Merging into
another lane
What should you do if a traffic light is red but a police officer tells you to go through the
intersection without stopping? - ANS -Go through the intersection without stopping
What can change how alcohol affects a persons body? - ANS -Their weight
What information does a "slower traffic keep right" sign convey? - ANS -Stay in the right
lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic
What does it mean when you see a red and orange triangle on a vehicle? - ANS -Slow
moving vehicle
What can happen when your very very tired while driving? - ANS -Falling asleep behind
the wheel and crashing
, What does a red and white triangle that says "yeild" is conveying? - ANS -Let cross
traffic pass before proceeding
What can make cars on the road move very slowly? - ANS -Slowing down to look at a
collision scene
What should you do when you want to turn right at the next intersection? - ANS -Signal
for 100 feet before turning
What should you do when you see road work signs? - ANS -Reduce your speed and be
prepared to stop suddenly
What should you do when your driving in reverse? - ANS -Look through the rear window
You're driving to an intersection and the signal suddenly turns yellow. What do you do? -
ANS -Stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely
When can someone ride int he back of a pickup truck and follow the rules? - ANS -In a
secured seat and while using an approved safety belt
What is something important to know about taking drugs and driving? - ANS -Even OTC
(over the counter) drugs can impair your driving
When you're driving behind a motorcycle. What is a good thing to do? - ANS -Allow a
larger following distance
What's a good thing to do when your driving on a dark street at night? - ANS -Drive
slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
What does the sign with a person on it tell you about what's coming up on the road? -
ANS -Pedestrian crossing ahead
Y
ou're driving toward a green light but the road ahead is full of cars. What should you do?
- ANS -Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
What should you do when another vehicle is passing your car? - ANS -Maintain a
constant speed
In what situation should you not point your wheels straight ahead? - ANS -When parked
on a hill or sloping driveway
In fog, rain, or snow, which kind of car lights should you use? - ANS -Low beams
When you spot a railroad crossing sign what should you do? - ANS -You are
approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop
If a big truck or bus is turning right, and you want to turn right too, what should you do? -
ANS -Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn
When do you need to ensure there is an increased distance between your vehicle and the
one ahead of you? - ANS -Always to maintain safe following distance
What should you do when driving on snowy or icy roads? - ANS -Make speed and
directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise
What does a broken yellow line in the middle of the road mean? - ANS -Passing on the
left is permitted when the way ahead is clear
Which of these things is a good idea when you want to change lanes? - ANS -Look over
your right shoulder for a right lane change, and your left shoulder for a left lane change
What should you do if a car is driving very closely behind you? - ANS -Merging into
another lane
What should you do if a traffic light is red but a police officer tells you to go through the
intersection without stopping? - ANS -Go through the intersection without stopping
What can change how alcohol affects a persons body? - ANS -Their weight
What information does a "slower traffic keep right" sign convey? - ANS -Stay in the right
lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic
What does it mean when you see a red and orange triangle on a vehicle? - ANS -Slow
moving vehicle
What can happen when your very very tired while driving? - ANS -Falling asleep behind
the wheel and crashing
, What does a red and white triangle that says "yeild" is conveying? - ANS -Let cross
traffic pass before proceeding
What can make cars on the road move very slowly? - ANS -Slowing down to look at a
collision scene
What should you do when you want to turn right at the next intersection? - ANS -Signal
for 100 feet before turning
What should you do when you see road work signs? - ANS -Reduce your speed and be
prepared to stop suddenly
What should you do when your driving in reverse? - ANS -Look through the rear window
You're driving to an intersection and the signal suddenly turns yellow. What do you do? -
ANS -Stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely
When can someone ride int he back of a pickup truck and follow the rules? - ANS -In a
secured seat and while using an approved safety belt
What is something important to know about taking drugs and driving? - ANS -Even OTC
(over the counter) drugs can impair your driving
When you're driving behind a motorcycle. What is a good thing to do? - ANS -Allow a
larger following distance
What's a good thing to do when your driving on a dark street at night? - ANS -Drive
slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
What does the sign with a person on it tell you about what's coming up on the road? -
ANS -Pedestrian crossing ahead
Y
ou're driving toward a green light but the road ahead is full of cars. What should you do?
- ANS -Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
What should you do when another vehicle is passing your car? - ANS -Maintain a
constant speed
