NC PERMIT PRACTICE TEST
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS ACCURATE
⫸ Yield Answer: The yield sign is triangular shaped with the point at
the bottom. This sign is red and white with the word "YIELD" in large
letters at the top. When you approach the yield sign, you must slow
down and yield the right of way. Your need to stop depends on the
traffic on the intersecting street. To avoid interfering with that traffic,
you must stop and wait for it to pass.
⫸ Speed Limit Answer: Some signs show maximum and minimum
speed limits for all types of vehicles on freeways and limited access
highways. In construction and maintenance zones, posted speeds legally
reduce the speed limit on that portion of the highway. Unless necessary
for safety, driving slower than the minimum is illegal.
⫸ Do Not Enter Answer: This sign is posted on one-way streets and
other roadways you are not allowed to enter. You also will see this sign
if you try to enter an expressway ramp in the wrong direction.
⫸ No Bicycles Answer: Operators of such may not use roadway where
this sign is posted.
⫸ Left Turn Only Answer: This sign is posted over a highway lane that
is used only for making a left turn. Traffic from both directions will be
using this lane. Never use a turning lane as a merge lane to pull out into
traffic or to overtake and pass other vehicles.
, ⫸ Thru & Left Answer:
⫸ Left Lane Must Turn Left Answer: Traffic in left lane must turn left
at the intersection ahead.
⫸ No Left Turn Answer: Left turns are against the law. In Virginia, U-
turns are considered as two left turns and are illegal if this sign is posted.
⫸ No Right Turn Answer: Right turns are illegal. Do not make a right
turn if you see this sign.
⫸ No Turns Answer: You must not turn either to the right or to the left
at this intersection.
⫸ No U Turns Answer: U Turns are prohibited at intersections with this
sign.
⫸ Double Left Turns Answer:
⫸ Keep Off Median Answer:
⫸ Do Not Pass Answer: This sign marks the beginning of a no passing
zone. You may not pass cars ahead even if way is clear.
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS ACCURATE
⫸ Yield Answer: The yield sign is triangular shaped with the point at
the bottom. This sign is red and white with the word "YIELD" in large
letters at the top. When you approach the yield sign, you must slow
down and yield the right of way. Your need to stop depends on the
traffic on the intersecting street. To avoid interfering with that traffic,
you must stop and wait for it to pass.
⫸ Speed Limit Answer: Some signs show maximum and minimum
speed limits for all types of vehicles on freeways and limited access
highways. In construction and maintenance zones, posted speeds legally
reduce the speed limit on that portion of the highway. Unless necessary
for safety, driving slower than the minimum is illegal.
⫸ Do Not Enter Answer: This sign is posted on one-way streets and
other roadways you are not allowed to enter. You also will see this sign
if you try to enter an expressway ramp in the wrong direction.
⫸ No Bicycles Answer: Operators of such may not use roadway where
this sign is posted.
⫸ Left Turn Only Answer: This sign is posted over a highway lane that
is used only for making a left turn. Traffic from both directions will be
using this lane. Never use a turning lane as a merge lane to pull out into
traffic or to overtake and pass other vehicles.
, ⫸ Thru & Left Answer:
⫸ Left Lane Must Turn Left Answer: Traffic in left lane must turn left
at the intersection ahead.
⫸ No Left Turn Answer: Left turns are against the law. In Virginia, U-
turns are considered as two left turns and are illegal if this sign is posted.
⫸ No Right Turn Answer: Right turns are illegal. Do not make a right
turn if you see this sign.
⫸ No Turns Answer: You must not turn either to the right or to the left
at this intersection.
⫸ No U Turns Answer: U Turns are prohibited at intersections with this
sign.
⫸ Double Left Turns Answer:
⫸ Keep Off Median Answer:
⫸ Do Not Pass Answer: This sign marks the beginning of a no passing
zone. You may not pass cars ahead even if way is clear.
