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Question 1 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

How does a conviction for driving under the influence usually affect insurance?

1. AA. Insurance costs go down
2. BB. Insurance costs go up
3. CC. There is no change
4. DD. Insurance is paid by the state

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Question 2 of 25Signals and pavement markings

What do two broken yellow lines side by side usually mark?

1. AA. A lane whose direction changes at set times
2. BB. A no-passing zone for both directions
3. CC. A bike lane on the side of the road
4. DD. A two-way left-turn lane in the center

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Question 3 of 25Safe driving and hazards

Why should you keep your windshield clean?

1. AA. Dirt and glare make it harder to see
2. BB. It helps the car go a little faster
3. CC. It helps you save some fuel
4. DD. It only makes the car look nice

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Question 4 of 25Right of way

A green light lets you go straight, but a car is still turning left in front of you from the last light. What should you do?

1. AA. Go, since your light is green now
2. BB. Let it finish its turn before you go
3. CC. Honk so it hurries out of the way
4. DD. Drive around the back of it

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Question 5 of 25Safe driving and hazards

What does it mean to drive defensively?

1. AA. Drive fast so you stay ahead of others
2. BB. Honk often to warn others you are near
3. CC. Always take the right-of-way when you have it
4. DD. Expect others to make mistakes and be ready

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Question 6 of 25Speed and following distance

Why should you slow down as you near the top of a hill?

1. AA. To save fuel on the way down the other side
2. BB. You cannot see what is over the top
3. CC. Because your brakes work less well
4. DD. Because the speed limit is lower

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Question 7 of 25Sharing the road

What are the "no zones" around a large truck?

1. AA. Lanes where trucks are not allowed to drive
2. BB. Areas where trucks may not park overnight
3. CC. Places where cars may not pass a truck
4. DD. Blind spots where the driver cannot see you

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Question 8 of 25Signals and pavement markings (North Carolina)

At a North Carolina freeway ramp meter, what should you do when the light is steady red?

1. AA. Go right after the car ahead of you goes
2. BB. Ignore it unless traffic is heavy
3. CC. Slow down and merge without stopping
4. DD. Stop and wait for the green light

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Question 9 of 25Speed and following distance

You are driving in a neighborhood with homes and parks. What should you do?

1. AA. Drive at the speed you would on a highway
2. BB. Use your horn often to warn children
3. CC. Keep your speed low and watch for children
4. DD. Stay in the middle of the road

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Question 10 of 25Road signs

What does this sign warn you about?

1. AA. People may be crossing the road ahead
2. BB. A school bus stop is just ahead on the right
3. CC. Cars are not allowed in a park ahead
4. DD. The sidewalk ahead is closed

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Question 11 of 25Signals and pavement markings

The letters "RXR" painted on the road warn of:

1. AA. A rest area ahead
2. BB. A railroad crossing ahead
3. CC. A road closed to traffic ahead
4. DD. A right turn only lane

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Question 12 of 25Road signs

A five-sided sign shaped like a house warns of:

1. AA. A hospital or clinic just ahead
2. BB. A school zone or school crossing
3. CC. A rest area with picnic tables
4. DD. A parking area for buses

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Question 13 of 25Signals and pavement markings

A crossing signal shows a white walking person. What does it mean for people on foot?

1. AA. Cars may turn without yielding to them
2. BB. They may start to cross, watching for turning cars
3. CC. They must wait for the next green light
4. DD. They may cross only if they run the whole way

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Question 14 of 25Speed and following distance (North Carolina)

A North Carolina work zone has a posted speed limit, but you see no workers. Where does that limit apply?

1. AA. Only in places where workers can be seen
2. BB. From the first work zone sign to the last
3. CC. Only during the daytime work hours
4. DD. Only beside the orange cones and drums

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Question 15 of 25Turning, passing and lanes

What is the acceleration lane on a highway on-ramp for?

1. AA. To speed up to match highway traffic
2. BB. To stop and wait for a gap in traffic
3. CC. To pass slow cars on the highway
4. DD. To park if you have an emergency

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Question 16 of 25Parking and stopping (North Carolina)

In North Carolina, may you park on the shoulder of an interstate just to rest?

1. AA. Yes, for up to one hour
2. BB. Yes, if your flashers are on
3. CC. Yes, but only at night
4. DD. No, only in an emergency

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Question 17 of 25Right of way (North Carolina)

At a North Carolina intersection, you have a green arrow to make a U-turn. Facing traffic has a green arrow to turn right. Who should yield?

1. AA. The driver turning right
2. BB. Whoever reaches the spot first
3. CC. The larger of the two vehicles
4. DD. You, the driver making the U-turn

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Question 18 of 25Sharing the road

A person in a wheelchair is crossing the street. What should you do?

1. AA. Drive around them
2. BB. Honk so they hurry
3. CC. Go if your light is green
4. DD. Wait until they have crossed

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Question 19 of 25Parking and stopping

How should you drive in a parking lot?

1. AA. At the speed limit of the street
2. BB. Straight across empty spaces
3. CC. With your high beams on
4. DD. Slowly, watching for people

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Question 20 of 25Signals and pavement markings

A flashing "DON'T WALK" or raised hand signal means people on foot should:

1. AA. Cross quickly before it turns steady
2. BB. Stop and wait in the middle of the road
3. CC. Cross only if they can run the whole way
4. DD. Not start, but finish if already crossing

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Question 21 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (North Carolina)

A North Carolina driver is convicted of a second DWI, and the first offense was within three years. How long is the revocation?

1. AA. 1 year
2. BB. 2 years
3. CC. 4 years
4. DD. 10 years

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Question 22 of 25Emergencies and equipment (North Carolina)

Under North Carolina rules, a tire is unsafe once its tread is less than how deep?

1. AA. 1/16 inch
2. BB. 1/32 inch
3. CC. 1/8 inch
4. DD. 1/4 inch

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Question 23 of 25Right of way

You are coming up to a roundabout and someone is waiting at the crosswalk before it. What should you do?

1. AA. Enter, since the roundabout comes first
2. BB. Speed up to clear the crosswalk
3. CC. Stop and let them cross before entering
4. DD. Honk and then enter

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Question 24 of 25Sharing the road

You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?

1. AA. Let the cyclist pass, then turn
2. BB. Turn in front of the cyclist
3. CC. Honk, then make your turn
4. DD. Speed up so you turn first

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Question 25 of 25Speed and following distance

How can you check your following distance?

1. AA. Count the car lengths between you and it
2. BB. Count the seconds to reach a point it passed
3. CC. Watch how often its brake lights come on
4. DD. Check your speed against the posted limit

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Practice test 2 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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