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US North Carolina DMV Traffic Laws Test 2

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV North Carolina — Traffic Laws DMV — North Carolina (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — North Carolina State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for North Carolina DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — North Carolina (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — North Carolina.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in North Carolina, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV North Carolina — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV North Carolina — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — North Carolina

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In North Carolina, how much space to pass a bicycle?
A) 1 foot
B) at least 3 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 6 inches
Question 2
In North Carolina, what is distracted driving?
A) only texting
B) only eating
C) any activity taking attention off driving
D) daydreaming only
Question 3
In North Carolina, what is the penalty for first DUI?
A) Nothing happens
B) free class
C) license suspension, fines, possible jail
D) a warning only
Question 4
In North Carolina, when must children use booster seats?
A) until 18
B) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)
C) only babies
D) never
Question 5
In North Carolina, what does 'yield' mean at an intersection?
A) speed through
B) let others go first, then proceed
C) honk first
D) always stop
Question 6
In North Carolina, who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?
A) trucks only
B) always cars
C) pedestrians in crosswalks
D) bicycles
Question 7
In North Carolina, what should you do at a yellow light?
A) ignore it
B) always slam brakes
C) stop if safe, else clear the intersection
D) always speed up
Question 8
In North Carolina, what is defensive driving?
A) tailgating
B) night only
C) fast driving
D) anticipating hazards and staying ready
Question 9
In North Carolina, how often check mirrors?
A) once per trip
B) only parking
C) never
D) every 5-8 seconds
Question 10
In North Carolina, what does a green arrow mean?
A) protected turn in arrow direction
B) U-turn only
C) pedestrians go
D) stop
Question 11
In North Carolina, can you cross a solid white line?
A) only trucks
B) discouraged; stay in lane
C) only at night
D) yes freely
Question 12
In North Carolina, what is an HOV lane?
A) exit lane
B) fast lane
C) trucks only
D) high-occupancy vehicles (2+ people)
Question 13
In North Carolina, what must motorcyclists wear?
A) gloves only
B) sunglasses only
C) a DOT helmet (in most states)
D) Nothing happens
Question 14
In North Carolina, what is the hand signal for a left turn?
A) left arm straight out
B) arm down
C) no signal
D) arm up
Question 15
In North Carolina, what is the hand signal for a stop?
A) left arm bent down
B) wave
C) arm straight
D) arm up
Question 16
In North Carolina, how far park from a railroad crossing?
A) 100 feet
B) 5 feet
C) on the tracks ok
D) at least 15-50 feet (never on tracks)
Question 17
In North Carolina, what to do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
A) speed across
B) zigzag around gates
C) stop, wait until lights stop
D) honk through
Question 18
In North Carolina, what is black ice?
A) dark paint
B) thin invisible ice on roads
C) fresh asphalt
D) oil spill
Question 19
In North Carolina, what lights in fog?
A) no lights
B) low beams (never high beams)
C) high beams
D) hazards only
Question 20
In North Carolina, what is the 3-second rule for?
A) parking
B) tire pressure
C) safe following distance
D) merging speed

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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