DMV Practice Test North Carolina 2025

This Road sign means

There is a traffic signal ahead

This road sign means

No right turn

This road sign means

Hill or downgrade up ahead

This road sign means

The right lane ends soon

This road sign means

Do not enter

A 4-way stop sign means

1.) There are 4 stop signs at the intersection.

2.) The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.

3.) Traffic from all 4 directions must stop.

This sign warns driver of

a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance

This sign means

lane ends, merge left

When they see this sign, drivers

should not speed up or brake quickly

This road sign means

Slippery when wet

This road sign means

slippery road ahead

This sign warns that

traffic must merge left

The minimum drinking age in this State is ______ years

21

Directions given by traffic officers sign signals or pavement markings

take precedence over

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT

tap the gas pedal with their foot

When getting ready to change lanes, you should

1.) Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

2.) Check your side view mirror

3.) Check your rearview mirror

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given

to the pedestrian

Which of the following must you obey over the others?

police officer

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle

Air bags are meant to ______ seat belts.

work with

When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use

high beam lights

Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may

1.) move to the center of the lane on steel deck bridges.

2.) decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing.

3.) quickly change speed or lane position

The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving

1.) You continue to yawn

2.) You don't remember driving the last few miles

3.) Your eyes go out of focus by themselves

A flashing red light means

The same as a STOP sign

A yellow arrow means

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave "blind spots" behind both sides of vehicles

Aggressive driving includes

1.) yelling, honking, gesturing at other drivers

2.) quick lane changes without a signal

3.) chasing or challenging other drivers

On what three factors does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by

Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time

When driving on slippery roads, drivers should

increase their following distance

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

one hour

What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink alcohol?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced

At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop

before you enter the intersection

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should

sound your horn

The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection

In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called

hydroplaning

One broken line indicates

You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe