NC Drivers License Test
Questions & Answers
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see
using the mirrors. - ANSWERSblind spots
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not: - ANSWERSweave from lane
to lane
On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it,
use: - ANSWERSthe right lane
On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because: -
ANSWERSit is a slow moving vehicle
The law requires use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is - ANSWERS400
feet or less.
The X-marked RR sign indicates: - ANSWERSyou are approaching a railroad crossing
Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least: - ANSWERS500 feet
ahead
When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using -
ANSWERSa three-point turn
,North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts. - ANSWERSthe driver and
all passengers
Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns? - ANSWERSStart from the
lane closest to where you want to go
If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are
usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic. - ANSWERSmiddle lanes
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? - ANSWERSBicycles and motorcycles move
slower and stop slower than expected
Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except: - ANSWERSby drivers of
emergency vehicles
The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time
he/she applies the brakes is known as: - ANSWERSThe reaction distance
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks. - ANSWERSStopping or shifting gears
When making a U-turn, you must NOT: - ANSWERSmake it on a curve in the road or near a hill
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is: - ANSWERS35 mph
Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to: - ANSWERSguide drivers into the correct
lane
This blue-lettered sign shows: - ANSWERSthe direction to a hospital service
,When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must: - ANSWERSslow down to
a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles
Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas? - ANSWERSNear a crest of a hill or in
a curve
At rail crossings
On highways
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are: - ANSWERSAvoiding an
obstruction
Passing another vehicle
Turning left
_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.
- ANSWERSHydroplaning
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate: -
ANSWERSThe road is narrowing
There is an obstruction on the roadway
On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for: - ANSWERSbuses only
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must: - ANSWERShold the steering wheel tightly
and keep the vehicle straight
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a
roadway with three or more lanes, you must - ANSWERSyield the right-of-way to other traffic
, Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns. -
ANSWERSto the left lane
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by - ANSWERSfour times
When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow
lines mark the: - ANSWERSCenter of the roadway
The best way to handle a curve is to: - ANSWERSslow down before entering the curve
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least: - ANSWERStwo feet to the left
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has
the right-of-way? - ANSWERSthe vehicle traveling uphill
When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the
intersection. - ANSWERSCome to a full stop
You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except: - ANSWERSin fog, snow, or
heavy rain
When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles
should use: - ANSWERSthe right lane, except when passing or making a left turn
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing light or using a siren: -
ANSWERSpull over to the curb and stop
Questions & Answers
_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see
using the mirrors. - ANSWERSblind spots
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not: - ANSWERSweave from lane
to lane
On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it,
use: - ANSWERSthe right lane
On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because: -
ANSWERSit is a slow moving vehicle
The law requires use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is - ANSWERS400
feet or less.
The X-marked RR sign indicates: - ANSWERSyou are approaching a railroad crossing
Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least: - ANSWERS500 feet
ahead
When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using -
ANSWERSa three-point turn
,North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts. - ANSWERSthe driver and
all passengers
Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns? - ANSWERSStart from the
lane closest to where you want to go
If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are
usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic. - ANSWERSmiddle lanes
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? - ANSWERSBicycles and motorcycles move
slower and stop slower than expected
Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except: - ANSWERSby drivers of
emergency vehicles
The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time
he/she applies the brakes is known as: - ANSWERSThe reaction distance
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks. - ANSWERSStopping or shifting gears
When making a U-turn, you must NOT: - ANSWERSmake it on a curve in the road or near a hill
Unless otherwise posted, the acceptable speed limit in cities and towns is: - ANSWERS35 mph
Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to: - ANSWERSguide drivers into the correct
lane
This blue-lettered sign shows: - ANSWERSthe direction to a hospital service
,When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must: - ANSWERSslow down to
a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles
Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas? - ANSWERSNear a crest of a hill or in
a curve
At rail crossings
On highways
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are: - ANSWERSAvoiding an
obstruction
Passing another vehicle
Turning left
_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.
- ANSWERSHydroplaning
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate: -
ANSWERSThe road is narrowing
There is an obstruction on the roadway
On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for: - ANSWERSbuses only
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must: - ANSWERShold the steering wheel tightly
and keep the vehicle straight
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a
roadway with three or more lanes, you must - ANSWERSyield the right-of-way to other traffic
, Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns. -
ANSWERSto the left lane
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by - ANSWERSfour times
When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow
lines mark the: - ANSWERSCenter of the roadway
The best way to handle a curve is to: - ANSWERSslow down before entering the curve
To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least: - ANSWERStwo feet to the left
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has
the right-of-way? - ANSWERSthe vehicle traveling uphill
When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the
intersection. - ANSWERSCome to a full stop
You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except: - ANSWERSin fog, snow, or
heavy rain
When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles
should use: - ANSWERSthe right lane, except when passing or making a left turn
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing light or using a siren: -
ANSWERSpull over to the curb and stop
