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Question 1 of 25Parking and stopping

Before you open your door on the street side, what should you do?

1. AA. Open it quickly to get out of the way
2. BB. Honk your horn to warn people first
3. CC. Check for cars and bikes behind you
4. DD. Turn on your hazard lights and open it

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Question 2 of 25Road signs

A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?

1. AA. A road that dips under water when it rains
2. BB. A speed limit for tall trucks
3. CC. A narrow lane with little room at the sides
4. DD. An overpass or bridge with limited space above

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Question 3 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Which factor can raise a person's blood alcohol level?

1. AA. Drinking slowly with a meal
2. BB. Drinking quickly on an empty stomach
3. CC. Drinking water between each drink
4. DD. Waiting a few hours before driving

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Question 4 of 25Road signs

A sign and a police officer at an intersection give you different orders. Whom do you obey?

1. AA. The sign
2. BB. Whichever is closer to you
3. CC. The police officer
4. DD. Whichever is more cautious

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Question 5 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What does an ignition interlock device do?

1. AA. Locks the doors while you are driving
2. BB. Limits your top speed on highways
3. CC. Stops the car if alcohol is on your breath
4. DD. Records where and when you drive

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Question 6 of 25Right of way

Your light turns green, but people are still in the crosswalk. What should you do?

1. AA. Wait until they have crossed
2. BB. Drive slowly around them
3. CC. Honk so they move faster
4. DD. Go, since your light is green

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Question 7 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What kinds of tests are covered by implied consent laws?

1. AA. Only breath tests at the roadside
2. BB. Only eye and balance tests
3. CC. Only tests done at a hospital
4. DD. Breath, blood, or urine tests

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Question 8 of 25Licensing and insurance (North Carolina)

A North Carolina Level One driving log must show at least how many hours in all, and how many at night?

1. AA. 40 hours, with 5 at night
2. BB. 50 hours, with 10 at night
3. CC. 60 hours, with 10 at night
4. DD. 60 hours, with 20 at night

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Question 9 of 25Right of way

An emergency vehicle without its siren or lights on is behind you. Must you pull over?

1. AA. Yes, always pull over for one
2. BB. No, treat it like other traffic
3. CC. Yes, but only when on a highway
4. DD. Yes, and stop until it turns

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Question 10 of 25Road signs

This pennant-shaped sign is on the left side of the road. What does it mark?

1. AA. A sharp curve to the left ahead
2. BB. A lane that ends on the left
3. CC. The start of a no-passing zone
4. DD. A road that splits in two ahead

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Question 11 of 25Road signs

Where would you expect to see this sign?

1. AA. On the outside edge of a sharp curve
2. BB. At a crosswalk near a school or park
3. CC. On a one-way road near an exit
4. DD. Where a lane comes to an end

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Question 12 of 25Road signs

What does this sign warn of?

1. AA. A sharp right turn that needs a low speed
2. BB. A gentle bend to the right that needs no slowing
3. CC. A lane that is for right turns only
4. DD. A detour that goes off to the right

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Question 13 of 25Sharing the road

You stop behind a large truck on an uphill slope. Why should you leave extra space?

1. AA. It may roll back when it starts to move
2. BB. It may need to back up to make a turn
3. CC. Its exhaust is too hot to be near
4. DD. It may drop part of its load on you

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Question 14 of 25Emergencies and equipment (North Carolina)

In North Carolina, tinted car windows must let through at least what share of light?

1. AA. 20%
2. BB. 35%
3. CC. 50%
4. DD. 70%

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Question 15 of 25Speed and following distance

When should you leave more space between you and the car ahead?

1. AA. Only on dry, sunny days
2. BB. Only when driving in cities
3. CC. Only when the car ahead is small
4. DD. In rain, fog, or at night

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Question 16 of 25Road signs (North Carolina)

In North Carolina, what colors are the signs that point to a nearby hospital or Highway Patrol station?

1. AA. Blue and white
2. BB. Green and white
3. CC. Brown and white
4. DD. Black and orange

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Question 17 of 25Road signs (North Carolina)

According to the North Carolina handbook, what shape are the route markers for N.C. state highways?

1. AA. Diamond
2. BB. Shield
3. CC. Circle
4. DD. Rectangle

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Question 18 of 25Safe driving and hazards

How should you use the gas and brakes on snow?

1. AA. Gently and smoothly
2. BB. Hard and fast
3. CC. Only the parking brake
4. DD. Pump them quickly

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Question 19 of 25Speed and following distance

Total stopping distance is made up of:

1. AA. Reaction distance plus braking distance
2. BB. The braking distance and nothing else
3. CC. Your car's length plus one car length
4. DD. The gap between you and the car ahead

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Question 20 of 25Road signs

This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?

1. AA. A truck stop is ahead
2. BB. Trucks are entering the road
3. CC. A steep downhill grade ahead
4. DD. A ramp for trucks only

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Question 21 of 25Signals and pavement markings (North Carolina)

In North Carolina, what do blue reflective markers in the pavement show?

1. AA. A wrong-way lane is just ahead
2. BB. A bus stop is located nearby
3. CC. Parking for disabled drivers is near
4. DD. A fire hydrant or water supply is near

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Question 22 of 25Turning, passing and lanes (North Carolina)

The speed limit on a North Carolina road is 45 mph or more. At least how far before turning should you signal?

1. AA. 50 feet
2. BB. 100 feet
3. CC. 200 feet
4. DD. 500 feet

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Question 23 of 25Signals and pavement markings

What does a green arrow pointing left mean?

1. AA. You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning
2. BB. You may turn left; oncoming cars must stop
3. CC. Left turns are not allowed until it goes out
4. DD. The left lane is closing just ahead

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Question 24 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

In most states, what must you be able to show if police ask after a crash or stop?

1. AA. Your birth certificate
2. BB. Proof of insurance
3. CC. Your car's repair records
4. DD. A receipt for your last fuel stop

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Question 25 of 25Signals and pavement markings

White lines between lanes separate:

1. AA. Traffic moving in opposite directions
2. BB. Lanes of traffic moving the same way
3. CC. The road from a railroad track
4. DD. A school zone from the road

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Practice test 1 of 10 for the Written knowledge test and traffic signs test (Level 1 Limited Learner Permit) (NCDMV): 25 questions, 20 to pass — the commonly reported format; NCDMV does not publish the count or a pass mark. Our practice tests are untimed.

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