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US North Carolina DMV Vehicle Technique Test 7

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV North Carolina — Vehicle Technique DMV — North Carolina (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — North Carolina State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for North Carolina DMV Vehicle Technique 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 — Vehicle Technique permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV North Carolina — Vehicle Technique · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV North Carolina — Vehicle Technique · 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
How do you check oil?
A) never
B) by color of car
C) dipstick on level ground, engine off
D) while driving
Question 2
What does the temperature gauge warn?
A) open door
B) engine overheating
C) low fuel
D) flat tire
Question 3
What does a red oil light mean?
A) wash car
B) change radio
C) stop soon: oil pressure loss
D) keep driving
Question 4
How do you jump-start safely?
A) any order
B) both to battery
C) correct cable order, last ground to metal
D) engine running fast
Question 5
What is ABS?
A) auto steering
B) air bags
C) cruise control
D) anti-lock brakes preventing skid
Question 6
How do you brake with ABS in emergency?
A) firm steady pressure
B) release fully
C) pump rapidly
D) use parking brake
Question 7
What is a blind spot?
A) dirty mirror
B) night only
C) area mirrors miss; check by turning head
D) truck mirrors
Question 8
How adjust mirrors?
A) face driver
B) minimal overlap, see lane edges
C) all ground
D) all sky
Question 9
What is proper following with trailer?
A) closer is fine
B) no rule
C) add 1 second per trailer/10ft
D) same as car
Question 10
How park downhill with curb?
A) straight ahead
B) no matter
C) wheels toward curb
D) away from curb
Question 11
How park uphill with curb?
A) no matter
B) wheels away from curb
C) toward curb
D) straight
Question 12
What is engine braking?
A) downshifting to slow without brakes
B) turning off
C) coasting neutral
D) using parking brake
Question 13
Why not coast in neutral downhill?
A) less control and brake fade risk
B) required by law
C) saves lots of gas
D) faster trip
Question 14
What do worn wipers cause?
A) better view
B) no effect
C) cleaner glass
D) streaks and poor visibility
Question 15
When replace brake pads?
A) yearly always
B) only when stuck
C) squealing, grinding, long stops
D) never
Question 16
What is tire rotation for?
A) even wear, longer life
B) looks
C) speed
D) noise only
Question 17
What does check-engine light mean?
A) diagnose soon (emissions/engine)
B) wash engine
C) ignore forever
D) stop instantly always
Question 18
How check coolant?
A) cold engine, reservoir level
B) by taste
C) hot open cap
D) never
Question 19
What is power steering fluid for?
A) easy steering assist
B) brakes
C) cooling
D) fuel
Question 20
Why warm up briefly in cold?
A) 10 minutes idle
B) not needed at all
C) oil circulation (30-60 seconds)
D) rev hard

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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Study Tips:

  • Study your state manual first
  • Master signs before laws
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