North Carolina DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

About 38 percent of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol only.

Answer

Both alcohol and multiple-vehicle crashes.

Answer

Multiple-vehicle crashes only.

Question 2

When you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Drive carefully through the intersection

Answer

Stop and wait for the light to change.

Answer

Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.

Question 3

Which headlights should you use when driving in fog?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

Answer

High beam headlights.

Answer

Parking lights only.

Question 4

Drinking coffee after alcohol will:

Accepted Answer

Not reduce your blood alcohol concentration.

Answer

Reduce your blood alcohol concentration quickly.

Answer

Cancel the effects of alcohol.

Question 5

You approach a railroad crossing and do not see or hear a train. You must stop when:

Accepted Answer

When flashing red lights are activated or a gate is down, a stop sign is posted, a flagger signals you to stop, or a train is visible or close enough to be hazardous.

Answer

Only if a crossing gate is lowered.

Answer

Only if the crossing lights are flashing.

Question 6

What is the best way to handle a driver who is tailgating you?

Accepted Answer

Gradually slow down or change lanes to encourage them to pass.

Answer

Slam on your brakes to frighten them away.

Answer

Speed up to increase the gap to the vehicle ahead.

Question 7

Where are stop lines (solid white lines) painted on the pavement?

Accepted Answer

At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.

Answer

Next to churches and schools.

Answer

In curves and on hills.

Question 8

What color lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

Yellow

Answer

Red

Question 9

When changing lanes on a highway, which actions should you take?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder to be sure the blind spot is clear before changing lanes.

Answer

Check mirrors only because they show everything you need.

Answer

Signal only and then change lanes quickly.

Question 10

If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching, how should you react?

Accepted Answer

Move as far to the right as is safe and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Answer

Proceed normally if the emergency vehicle is in the opposite direction on a divided highway and no lane change is needed.

Answer

Stop immediately in your lane, even if you are in the middle of an intersection.

Question 11

What does an orange traffic sign usually indicate?

Accepted Answer

Construction

Answer

A railroad crossing ahead.

Answer

A school zone ahead.

Question 12

At a stop sign, in what order should you scan the intersection before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Look left first, then right, then left again.

Answer

Look right first, then left, then right again.

Answer

Only check your rearview mirror.

Question 13

If you hear or see an emergency vehicle while on a divided multilane highway, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, move safely to the right (or out of its path) and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Answer

Disregard the signal if other lanes are open.

Answer

Stop as quickly as possible in your lane.

Question 14

When is it acceptable to stop your vehicle on railroad tracks?

Accepted Answer

Never stop on the tracks.

Answer

If no trains are nearby.

Answer

Only when crossing and already partway across.

Question 15

If you hear a siren but cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the curb and look to determine if the emergency vehicle is on your street.

Answer

Slow down but do not stop until you identify its location.

Answer

Keep driving until you clearly see the vehicle.

Question 16

When merging onto a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Accepted Answer

Accelerate to match the speed of traffic and merge when safe.

Answer

Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap.

Answer

Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

Question 17

If an approaching driver fails to dim high beams, where should you look?

Accepted Answer

Toward the right side of the road to avoid being blinded.

Answer

At the approaching vehicle’s headlights.

Answer

Toward the left side of the road.

Question 18

A red flashing traffic light means the same as a:

Accepted Answer

Stop sign.

Answer

Solid red light.

Answer

Yield sign.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

Accepted Answer

It is against the law to go around lowered crossing gates.

Answer

All railroad crossings have flashing lights and gates.

Answer

You do not have to stop when directed by a flagger.

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of crashes involve alcohol?

Accepted Answer

About 38 percent.

Answer

About 10 percent.

Answer

About 18 percent.

Question 1 of 20

About 38 percent of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?