NC PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How can you get a duplicate drivers licence? - Answers- Go to the dmv website
What are the three reasons that a duplicate drivers licence can be requested? -
Answers- To replace a lost or stolen license/identification card
To change a residence and or mailing adress
To replace a license/identification card that is defaced or damaged
What is the fee for the duplicate license fee and how do they get their duplicate licence?
- Answers- $13 and can be paid with debit/credit- it will be mailed to the customer at a
later date
When is the online driver license process available to drivers? - Answers- Every other
time they renew their license (allowed up to 6 months before the expiration date)
Where do drivers go to renew their licence? - Answers- Online at the dmv website
How long does it take for the driver to receive their new license and how long does it
stay valid? - Answers- 7-14 business days and is valid 5-8 years depending on a
drivers age
Can drivers use the system to obtain their original license? - Answers- No, it is not
available to drivers who have restrictions other than corrective lenses, medical
examination, etc.
Besides using a car, what are some other ways of transpiration? - Answers- Walking,
taking a bus in metropolitan areas, van services in smaller/rural cities, riding a bike, etc.
True or false: Driving is a legal privilege and responsibility - Answers- True
What will you be tested on when getting your drivers license? - Answers- Vision,
knowledge of motor vehicle law, traffic signs, driving skill (on the road test)
Appointments for a drivers license examination can be made by... - Answers-
Contacting the local DMV office
Learners permits are offered to what age group? - Answers- 18 years and older
What is a learners permit? - Answers- It authorizes the permit holder to drive a specific
class/type of motor vehicle while in possession of a permit
In order for the permit holder to drive, what must happen? - Answers- They must be
accompanied by a person who is licensed to operate the vehicle being driven and is
seated beside the permit holder
,What testing is needed to obtain a permit? - Answers- Vision, traffic signs, and
knowledge of motor vehicle laws
For a motorcycle learners permit, if the applicant is 16 years old but less then 18, they
must posse and complete what? - Answers- A full provisional licence issued by the
division and a parent/guardians signature is required. They must complete the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course or the North Carolina Motorcycle
Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course.
If the applicant is 18 years or older, what must they posses? - Answers- A full
provisional license from the division
What does the motorcycle permit do? - Answers- Allows the permit holder to operate a
motorcycle without passengers
If you do not have a valid drivers license, what is deemed illegal? - Answers- To
operate a motor vehicle on the streets and highways
To sit in the drivers seat while the engine is still running
To steer a motor vehicle while its being pushed or towed by another vehicle
How long are office hours at DMVs and what days are they open on? - Answers- Most
DMVs offer service form 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In large cities and towns, the DMV is
open on Mondays-Fridays and some are open Saturday morning. Offices in smaller
towns may be open a certain each week
How long does the motorcycle license valid until it needs to be renewed? - Answers- 12
months and may be renewed for one additional six month period
What is the required testing for the motorcycle permit? - Answers- Vision, traffic signs,
and motorcycle knowledge test
What should applicants for a CDL class A, B, or C license study? - Answers- The CDL
handbook which can be found on the DMV website or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
Applicants for a motorcycle endorsement or learners permit should study what? -
Answers- The Motorcycle handbook
If you wear corrective lenses, they should be worn at all times. What is the penalty for
not wearing them? - Answers- It is the same as driving without a license, as it is a
restriction on the license
True of false: The driving test is not required for obtaining the learners permit, just the
licence and possibly the renewal of the license - Answers- True
, True or false: Individuals may not be licensed if they have a mental/physical condition
that keeps them from driving safely. A person with a disability may receive a restricted
license if their condition doesn´t keep them from driving safely - Answers- True
What is a Class A license? - Answers- Required to operate a combination of vehicles
that is exempt from CDL requirements when the towed unit has a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more.
What is a Class B license? - Answers- Required to operate any single vehicle that is
exempt from CDL requirements with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, and any such
vehicle
towing a vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
What is a Class C license? - Answers- Required to operate any noncommercial single
vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds; and a vehicle towing a vehicle which
has a
combined GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds operated by a driver 18 years old
or older. Most drivers need only a Regular Class C license to operate personal
automobiles and small trucks.
What vehicles do you not need a CDL for? - Answers- To drive recreational vehicles,
military equipment,
fire and/or emergency equipment or certain farm vehicles. However, a regular license of
the appropriate class is required at all times.
In the profession of duty (firefighters, EMS, etc.), what license do those people need? -
Answers- "Regular" A, B or C License.
In ordere to haul hazardous materials, transport
passengers, drive school buses and school activity buses, pull double trailers or drive
tank vehicles, what license is needed? - Answers- A special CDL endorsement
Before being entitled to operate a
motorcycle on public roads, the person must have what? - Answers- A person must
have a level three full provisional license with a motorcycle endorsement or a
motorcycle learner permit
The driver of a school bus must at least have what requirements? - Answers- 18 years
of age
Have at least six months driving experience and hold either a Class B or Class C CDL
with an "S" (school bus) and a "P" (passenger) endorsement
A School Bus Driver's Certificate
To obtain a School Bus Driver's Certificate, a person must do what? - Answers- Be
specially trained and pass an examination administered by a Driver Education
Program Specialist which demonstrates the fitness and competency required to
How can you get a duplicate drivers licence? - Answers- Go to the dmv website
What are the three reasons that a duplicate drivers licence can be requested? -
Answers- To replace a lost or stolen license/identification card
To change a residence and or mailing adress
To replace a license/identification card that is defaced or damaged
What is the fee for the duplicate license fee and how do they get their duplicate licence?
- Answers- $13 and can be paid with debit/credit- it will be mailed to the customer at a
later date
When is the online driver license process available to drivers? - Answers- Every other
time they renew their license (allowed up to 6 months before the expiration date)
Where do drivers go to renew their licence? - Answers- Online at the dmv website
How long does it take for the driver to receive their new license and how long does it
stay valid? - Answers- 7-14 business days and is valid 5-8 years depending on a
drivers age
Can drivers use the system to obtain their original license? - Answers- No, it is not
available to drivers who have restrictions other than corrective lenses, medical
examination, etc.
Besides using a car, what are some other ways of transpiration? - Answers- Walking,
taking a bus in metropolitan areas, van services in smaller/rural cities, riding a bike, etc.
True or false: Driving is a legal privilege and responsibility - Answers- True
What will you be tested on when getting your drivers license? - Answers- Vision,
knowledge of motor vehicle law, traffic signs, driving skill (on the road test)
Appointments for a drivers license examination can be made by... - Answers-
Contacting the local DMV office
Learners permits are offered to what age group? - Answers- 18 years and older
What is a learners permit? - Answers- It authorizes the permit holder to drive a specific
class/type of motor vehicle while in possession of a permit
In order for the permit holder to drive, what must happen? - Answers- They must be
accompanied by a person who is licensed to operate the vehicle being driven and is
seated beside the permit holder
,What testing is needed to obtain a permit? - Answers- Vision, traffic signs, and
knowledge of motor vehicle laws
For a motorcycle learners permit, if the applicant is 16 years old but less then 18, they
must posse and complete what? - Answers- A full provisional licence issued by the
division and a parent/guardians signature is required. They must complete the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course or the North Carolina Motorcycle
Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course.
If the applicant is 18 years or older, what must they posses? - Answers- A full
provisional license from the division
What does the motorcycle permit do? - Answers- Allows the permit holder to operate a
motorcycle without passengers
If you do not have a valid drivers license, what is deemed illegal? - Answers- To
operate a motor vehicle on the streets and highways
To sit in the drivers seat while the engine is still running
To steer a motor vehicle while its being pushed or towed by another vehicle
How long are office hours at DMVs and what days are they open on? - Answers- Most
DMVs offer service form 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In large cities and towns, the DMV is
open on Mondays-Fridays and some are open Saturday morning. Offices in smaller
towns may be open a certain each week
How long does the motorcycle license valid until it needs to be renewed? - Answers- 12
months and may be renewed for one additional six month period
What is the required testing for the motorcycle permit? - Answers- Vision, traffic signs,
and motorcycle knowledge test
What should applicants for a CDL class A, B, or C license study? - Answers- The CDL
handbook which can be found on the DMV website or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
Applicants for a motorcycle endorsement or learners permit should study what? -
Answers- The Motorcycle handbook
If you wear corrective lenses, they should be worn at all times. What is the penalty for
not wearing them? - Answers- It is the same as driving without a license, as it is a
restriction on the license
True of false: The driving test is not required for obtaining the learners permit, just the
licence and possibly the renewal of the license - Answers- True
, True or false: Individuals may not be licensed if they have a mental/physical condition
that keeps them from driving safely. A person with a disability may receive a restricted
license if their condition doesn´t keep them from driving safely - Answers- True
What is a Class A license? - Answers- Required to operate a combination of vehicles
that is exempt from CDL requirements when the towed unit has a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more.
What is a Class B license? - Answers- Required to operate any single vehicle that is
exempt from CDL requirements with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, and any such
vehicle
towing a vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
What is a Class C license? - Answers- Required to operate any noncommercial single
vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds; and a vehicle towing a vehicle which
has a
combined GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds operated by a driver 18 years old
or older. Most drivers need only a Regular Class C license to operate personal
automobiles and small trucks.
What vehicles do you not need a CDL for? - Answers- To drive recreational vehicles,
military equipment,
fire and/or emergency equipment or certain farm vehicles. However, a regular license of
the appropriate class is required at all times.
In the profession of duty (firefighters, EMS, etc.), what license do those people need? -
Answers- "Regular" A, B or C License.
In ordere to haul hazardous materials, transport
passengers, drive school buses and school activity buses, pull double trailers or drive
tank vehicles, what license is needed? - Answers- A special CDL endorsement
Before being entitled to operate a
motorcycle on public roads, the person must have what? - Answers- A person must
have a level three full provisional license with a motorcycle endorsement or a
motorcycle learner permit
The driver of a school bus must at least have what requirements? - Answers- 18 years
of age
Have at least six months driving experience and hold either a Class B or Class C CDL
with an "S" (school bus) and a "P" (passenger) endorsement
A School Bus Driver's Certificate
To obtain a School Bus Driver's Certificate, a person must do what? - Answers- Be
specially trained and pass an examination administered by a Driver Education
Program Specialist which demonstrates the fitness and competency required to
