NC Permit Practice Test (Real) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
A driver license is required for the following? - Correct Answer- Sitting in the driver's
seat of a car while the engine is running and Steering a car while it is being pushed or
towed by another vehicle.
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the
Division of Motor Vehicles must: - Correct Answer- Revoke the driver's license for at
least 12 months.
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? - Correct Answer- A driver
who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen? - Correct
Answer- The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a
Driver Improvement Clinic.
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points? - Correct
Answer- Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of: - Correct Answer- Speeding
more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following? -
Correct Answer- Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to
reapply for a license and Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply
for a license
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following? - Correct Answer- .A
drunken person.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about: - Correct
Answer- 50%
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct? - Correct Answer-
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of
the following? - Correct Answer- Walk on the left, facing traffic.
If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian
is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way? - Correct Answer- The
pedestrian.
, If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do? - Correct Answer- Wear or
carry something white.
A safe driver does which of the following? - Correct Answer- Frequently checks the rear-
view and side mirrors.
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn
signal and do which of the following?
A. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.
B. Hold your arm straight out the window.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B. - Correct Answer- D
If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the
following? - Correct Answer- Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
When driving on a long trip, you should: - Correct Answer- Avoid looking at any one
thing for more than a few seconds.
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the
following? - Correct Answer- Check your rear-view mirrors often.
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard? - Correct
Answer- Slow drivers.
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? - Correct
Answer- Just after passing the crest of a hill and Just after rounding a curve.
Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is
correct?
A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65
mph.
B. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B. - Correct Answer- D
Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is
correct? - Correct Answer- The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise
posted.
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct? -
Correct Answer- Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.
When rounding a curve, a car tends to: - Correct Answer- Move to the outside of the
curve.
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
A driver license is required for the following? - Correct Answer- Sitting in the driver's
seat of a car while the engine is running and Steering a car while it is being pushed or
towed by another vehicle.
If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the
Division of Motor Vehicles must: - Correct Answer- Revoke the driver's license for at
least 12 months.
Which of the following happen(s) under the point system? - Correct Answer- A driver
who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license.
When a driver has a total of 7 points, which of the following may happen? - Correct
Answer- The driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a
Driver Improvement Clinic.
Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points? - Correct
Answer- Passing a stopped school bus unloading children.
A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of: - Correct Answer- Speeding
more than 75 mph in a 55mph zone.
To get a revoked driver license restored, a person must do which of the following? -
Correct Answer- Obtain permission from the Driver License Section in Raleigh to
reapply for a license and Go to a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply
for a license
Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following? - Correct Answer- .A
drunken person.
The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about: - Correct
Answer- 50%
Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct? - Correct Answer-
In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians.
When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of
the following? - Correct Answer- Walk on the left, facing traffic.
If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian
is attempting to cross your path, who has the right-of-way? - Correct Answer- The
pedestrian.
, If you are walking along a road at night, what should you do? - Correct Answer- Wear or
carry something white.
A safe driver does which of the following? - Correct Answer- Frequently checks the rear-
view and side mirrors.
As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn
signal and do which of the following?
A. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner.
B. Hold your arm straight out the window.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B. - Correct Answer- D
If you begin to feel sleepy while driving on a long trip, you should do which of the
following? - Correct Answer- Open a window or vent to let in fresh air.
When driving on a long trip, you should: - Correct Answer- Avoid looking at any one
thing for more than a few seconds.
In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the
following? - Correct Answer- Check your rear-view mirrors often.
Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard? - Correct
Answer- Slow drivers.
Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? - Correct
Answer- Just after passing the crest of a hill and Just after rounding a curve.
Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is
correct?
A. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for passenger cars and pickup trucks is 65
mph.
B. The speed limit for a school activity bus is 35 mph.
C. Both A and B.
D. Neither A nor B. - Correct Answer- D
Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is
correct? - Correct Answer- The speed limit outside a city is 55mph unless otherwise
posted.
Which of the following statements about speed limits in North Carolina is correct? -
Correct Answer- Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a city is 35 mph.
When rounding a curve, a car tends to: - Correct Answer- Move to the outside of the
curve.
