Free North Carolina DMV Practice Test 5 (2026)
Practice Test 5
Question 1 of 10
Safe & Defensive Driving Practices
Practice Test 5
Safe & Defensive Driving Practices
Study Guide
This test draws 10 questions from the NC DMV Handbook covering traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving practices, and speed limits. Questions are selected using a fixed seed so Practice Test 5 always presents the same set — making it easy to track your improvement over multiple attempts.
Yes — the NC DMV written knowledge test is the same statewide. Whether you're getting your license in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem, or anywhere else in North Carolina, this practice test covers exactly what the examiner will ask. Traffic laws and road rules are set at the state level, so there's no city-specific version of the test.
Yes — all 5 practice tests (50 questions total) are completely free with no account or credit card required. For access to the full bank of 500+ questions, timed mock exams, and a detailed revision guide, you can upgrade to premium.
Aim for 85% or higher — not just once, but consistently across multiple tests. Scoring 85%+ on Test 1 alone isn't enough; hitting that mark across Tests 1 through 5 means you've covered a broad range of material and aren't relying on lucky guesses. At that point, you're in good shape to book your NC DMV appointment.
No account is needed — just open the test and start answering. Without an account your scores aren't saved between sessions, but all 50 questions across the 5 tests are fully accessible. Creating a free account lets you track your progress over time and pick up where you left off.