North Carolina DMV Practice Test 1

You may cross solid yellow lines:

When making turns

This sign means:

No right turn

When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights

The driver’s left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means the driver plans to:

Turn right

This sign means:

Two-way traffic lane ahead

This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

A railroad crossing

When driving at speeds of 45 mph or faster, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

200 feet

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic

This sign means:

A school zone is ahead

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

Once you have moved into the exit lane

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Stop sign

This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

This sign means:

Watch for bicycles

Downward-facing triangular signs:

Tell drivers to yield

Your ability to stop is affected by:

The condition of the road

Which of these statements about pedestrian deaths is (are) correct?

1. In cities two of every five people killed in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians.

2. Most of the pedestrians killed in all traffic crashes are teenagers.

1. In cities two of every five people killed in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians

When driving slower than 45 mph, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

100 feet

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving

This road sign means:

Merge

A license will be suspended for ___ for a first-time conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit. 

30 days

Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Drivers cannot see as well at night.

A passenger in a moving motor vehicle is not permitted to:

Have an opened alcohol container

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

In the direction you want the vehicle to go

As soon as the vehicle begins to straighten out, turn the steering wheel back the other way.

Alcohol causes:

• Loss of concentration

• Poor coordination

• Slower judgement

A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

Carbon monoxide posioning

What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite directions?

Yellow

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

• Keep your attention on driving

• Keep moving

• Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.

You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

In the left lane of the street.

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards in work zones?

Black letters or symbols on an orange background

This road sign means:

Keep right.

This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road splits into two one-way roadways separated by a median or a divider.

This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

This sign marks a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. HOV lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers, as indicated on the sign.

This road sign means:

Low ground railroad crossing.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

A triangular red and white sign means that you must decrease speed as you approach an intersection and yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection.

When driving near a motorcycle, motorists should:

Be sure to communicate especially well.

On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

Continue to drive in a normal matter.