2025 North Carolina Permit Test 11
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in North Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for North Carolina please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/north-carolina/car.
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1. If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:
Explanation
If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto a low shoulder, you should reduce your speed without braking and very carefully turn back onto the pavement. Be aware of any nearby traffic when re-entering the road.
2. You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
Explanation
On narrow roads, you must allow vehicles traveling in the opposite direction at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road. Both vehicles must have adequate space in order for the drivers to safely pass one another.
3. When passing on a multilane highway:
Explanation
Before passing, you must make sure the passing lane is clear and give the proper turn signal to show you are going to change lanes.
4. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
Explanation
If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.
5. When passing other vehicles:
Explanation
Before passing another vehicle, check your mirrors and blind spots. Before changing lanes, activate the appropriate turn signal. Re-enter the lane when you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
6. To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
Explanation
When passing a bicyclist, slow down and give them as much space as you can. Bicyclists have much less protection than drivers of motor vehicles and they should not be crowded. Passing a bicycle too quickly can shift the bicyclist off-course.
7. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
Explanation
On a traffic signal arranged vertically, red is always on top and green on the bottom. When arranged horizontally, red is always on the left and green on the right.
8. The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:
Explanation
Fatigue and being under the influence of alcohol have similar effects on your ability to drive safely. For example, being awake for 18 hours impairs your driving about as much as a blood alcohol level of 0.05 percent. Being awake for 24 hours in a row has the same effect on your driving as a blood alcohol level of 0.10 percent.
9. Car drivers should know that large trucks:
Explanation
A large truck has large blind spots to the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle. Avoid lingering in these areas. Because of their larger size and weight, trucks require more room to maneuver and stop than passenger vehicles.
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