North Carolina Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

With a Level One permit, who may ride in the front seat?

1. Any passenger with a seat belt
2. Only the driver and the supervising driver
3. Up to two passengers

Question 2 of 20

Your license requires corrective lenses and you drive without them. How does the law see it?

1. As a simple warning
2. As driving without a license
3. It is allowed during the day

Question 3 of 20

What is the revocation for a second DWI conviction when the first offense was within three years?

1. Six months
2. Four years
3. One year

Question 4 of 20

How should you brake in an emergency with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

1. Pump the pedal quickly
2. Brake gently and release
3. Brake hard with firm, steady pressure

Question 5 of 20

What driver education must a 15-year-old complete before testing for a learner permit?

1. Only an online video
2. Ten hours behind the wheel, no classroom
3. At least 30 hours of classroom and six hours behind the wheel

Question 6 of 20

A student under 18 is suspended from school for more than 10 consecutive days. What happens to the license?

1. It is lost for 12 months
2. Nothing; school and driving are separate
3. A warning letter only

Question 7 of 20

Can you carry an open container of beer in the passenger area of your car?

1. Yes, if the driver does not drink
2. No; open containers are prohibited
3. Yes, if it is beer and not liquor

Question 8 of 20

When pressed all the way down, how far from the floor should the brake pedal stay?

1. It should touch the floor
2. At least one-third of its original distance
3. One inch

Question 9 of 20

With a Level Two Limited Provisional License, when may you drive without supervision?

1. From 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. (and directly to or from work)
2. Only after 9 p.m.
3. Never

Question 10 of 20

What must you do to pass the North Carolina traffic signs test?

1. Draw five signs from memory
2. Identify signs by color and shape and explain what each means
3. Nothing; there is no signs test

Question 11 of 20

May police set up road blocks to check for impaired drivers in North Carolina?

1. No, never
2. Only on interstates
3. Yes, the DWI laws allow it

Question 12 of 20

How often should you check tire pressure?

1. Once a year
2. At least once a month, when the tires are cool
3. Only when a tire looks flat

Question 13 of 20

How can you recognize a North Carolina license issued to someone under 21?

1. It is vertical
2. It is green
3. It has no photo

Question 14 of 20

Your test shows a BAC of 0.08 or more. What happens to your license right away?

1. Nothing until trial
2. It is suspended for 24 hours
3. It is revoked immediately for at least 30 days

Question 15 of 20

Below what tread depth is a tire unsafe in North Carolina?

1. Less than 1/16 inch
2. Less than 1 inch
3. Tread depth does not matter

Question 16 of 20

Your address changes. What must you do?

1. Nothing until renewal
2. Notify DMV within one year
3. Notify DMV within 60 days and get a duplicate license

Question 17 of 20

At what alcohol level does research show crash risk already increasing?

1. 0.05 percent
2. Only at 0.08 percent
3. Only above 0.15 percent

Question 18 of 20

With low beams, how far away should you be able to see someone?

1. 200 feet
2. 75 feet
3. 10 feet

Question 19 of 20

For how long is a North Carolina license issued to a 30-year-old valid?

1. 4 years
2. 8 years
3. 12 years

Question 20 of 20

What happens if you refuse a breath or blood test after a DWI charge?

1. Immediate revocation for at least 30 days plus at least 12 months by DMV
2. Nothing if you are sober
3. A $50 fine only