North Carolina Permit Practice Test 5 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

In a single-lane roundabout, how do you make the equivalent of a left turn?

1. Go three-quarters of the way around and exit right
2. Turn left against the flow
3. Go a quarter of the way around

Question 2 of 20

When may you park in a space reserved for people with disabilities?

1. Only with a disability plate or placard displayed
2. For less than five minutes
3. When the lot is full

Question 3 of 20

An ambulance has stopped at a crash. How close may you park?

1. Right behind it
2. No closer than 100 feet
3. 25 feet

Question 4 of 20

How should the side mirrors be adjusted?

1. To show mostly the side of your own car
2. To show the left and right rear, barely reflecting the side of the car
3. Pointed at the ground

Question 5 of 20

What simple habit helps prevent auto theft?

1. Leave the engine running
2. Park with the windows down
3. Never leave the key in the ignition of an unattended car

Question 6 of 20

A driver is convicted of DWI with a BAC of 0.15. What device will be required?

1. An ignition interlock device
2. A GPS tracker
3. A speed limiter

Question 7 of 20

You are driving below the speed limit on a multi-lane highway. Which lane should you use?

1. The far right lane
2. The far left lane
3. The center lane

Question 8 of 20

How often must a vehicle registered in North Carolina be inspected?

1. Every year
2. Every five years
3. Only when sold

Question 9 of 20

A third DWI conviction, with a prior one in the past five years, results in what?

1. A two-year revocation
2. A fine only
3. Permanent license revocation

Question 10 of 20

Where should you slow down when leaving the interstate?

1. In the travel lane before the exit
2. On the shoulder
3. In the deceleration lane, after entering it

Question 11 of 20

How early can you get the annual inspection before your registration expires?

1. Up to one year before
2. Up to 90 days before
3. Only on the expiration day

Question 12 of 20

A 19-year-old is convicted of driving with any amount of alcohol in their body. What is the penalty?

1. Nothing, if under 0.08
2. A warning letter
3. One-year license revocation

Question 13 of 20

What is the minimum light transmittance allowed for tinted windows?

1. 5%
2. 90%
3. 35%

Question 14 of 20

After a first DWI, your license is restored. What alcohol concentration restriction applies?

1. 0.08
2. 0.04
3. None

Question 15 of 20

How many points does following too closely carry?

1. 1
2. 4
3. 8

Question 16 of 20

Where must you keep your vehicle registration card?

1. In the vehicle at all times
2. At home in a safe place
3. With your insurance agent

Question 17 of 20

How much alcohol may a provisional licensee (under 18) have before driving?

1. One beer
2. None at all
3. Up to 0.04

Question 18 of 20

How many points does speeding when going over 55 mph carry?

1. 1
2. 6
3. 3

Question 19 of 20

May you put a plastic cover over your license plate?

1. Yes, if it is clear
2. No; plastic plate covers are prohibited
3. Yes, if it is tinted

Question 20 of 20

You lend your driver license to a 19-year-old friend so they can buy beer. What can happen to you?

1. A one-year license revocation
2. Nothing; you did not buy it
3. A $10 fine