2025 North Carolina Permit Test 19
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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18. A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Explanation
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.
19. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction that you want to go and try not to overcorrect.
20. When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:
Explanation
Entrance ramps for highways often have acceleration lanes. When merging with traffic from an acceleration lane, you should put your signal on, look for an opening in traffic, accelerate up to the speed of traffic, and merge into an opening in traffic.
21. You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Explanation
A flashing red light means that you must come to a full stop, and then proceed when the way is clear.
22. If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
Explanation
If your vehicle goes into a skid, you should turn the 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.
23. You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:
Explanation
You should always be cautious when passing a bicycle because the cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road. Always be particularly careful when driving near bicyclists.
24. You may cross solid yellow lines:
Explanation
As a general rule, broken traffic lines may be crossed but solid lines may not. Solid yellow lines may be crossed only when the driver is making a turn.
25. During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react. Keep a minimum following distance of two seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance during unusual weather or traffic conditions.
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