North Carolina DMV Permit Mock Exam (2026)

Question 1 of 46

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 2 of 46

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 3 of 46

Which of these is a place where you may not park?

1. In a marked space on the right side
2. On a bridge
3. In a parking lot

Question 4 of 46

About how far from the intersection is this sign usually posted?

1. 100 to 200 feet
2. Right in the middle of it
3. Six to 50 feet

Question 5 of 46

What can happen to the license plate of a car driven without liability insurance?

1. It can be revoked for 30 days
2. Nothing
3. It is painted red

Question 6 of 46

What must you do at this sign?

1. Slow down and roll through
2. Come to a full stop and go only when the way is clear
3. Yield only to trucks

Question 7 of 46

What does a steady yellow arrow mean?

1. Turns are protected
2. Speed up to finish the turn
3. The protected turn is ending

Question 8 of 46

How must you pass a motorcycle?

1. Share its lane
2. Change lanes, as for any vehicle; it is entitled to the full lane
3. Pass within a foot

Question 9 of 46

How many points within three years can lead to a license suspension?

1. 6
2. 12
3. 25

Question 10 of 46

What are North Carolina's minimum liability insurance amounts for a car?

1. $10,000 per crash in total
2. No insurance is required
3. $30,000 per person, $60,000 per crash for injuries, $25,000 property damage

Question 11 of 46

Your car starts to skid. Which way do you steer?

1. Opposite to the skid
2. Do not steer at all
3. In the direction the rear of the car is skidding

Question 12 of 46

From what distance must your horn be heard?

1. At least 20 feet
2. At least one mile
3. At least 200 feet

Question 13 of 46

On snowy or icy roads, how much stopping distance should you allow?

1. At least three times normal
2. The same as normal
3. Half of normal

Question 14 of 46

How far behind a tractor-trailer does its rear No-Zone extend?

1. About 5 feet
2. Up to 200 feet
3. There is no rear blind spot

Question 15 of 46

How long is Form DL-123 (proof of insurance) valid for a license application?

1. One year
2. Six months
3. 30 days from the date of issuance

Question 16 of 46

How many hours must a Level One permit holder record in the Driving Log?

1. At least 20 hours, all in daylight
2. No log is required
3. At least 60 hours, with at least 10 at night

Question 17 of 46

May a 14-year-old ride in the open bed of a pickup truck?

1. Generally no; children under 16 are prohibited
2. Yes, on any road
3. Yes, if under 35 mph

Question 18 of 46

You are convicted of driving 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. What happens to your license?

1. Nothing; it is only points
2. It is revoked for at least 30 days
3. It is revoked permanently

Question 19 of 46

A tire blows out. What should you do?

1. Brake hard immediately
2. Grip the wheel, keep straight and ease off the gas; brake only when slowed
3. Swerve to the shoulder at full speed

Question 20 of 46

On a multi-lane highway, which lanes should you check before changing lanes?

1. The lane you are moving into and the lane beyond it
2. Only the lane you are in
3. Only the lane to your left

Question 21 of 46

An oncoming car crosses the center line into your path. What should you do?

1. Slow down, sound the horn and keep right, even off the road
2. Swerve left
3. Speed up

Question 22 of 46

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 23 of 46

What is the license penalty for a first DWI conviction?

1. Mandatory revocation for one year
2. A warning
3. 30 days of revocation only

Question 24 of 46

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 25 of 46

Before changing lanes, after checking your mirrors, what else must you do?

1. Nothing; mirrors show everything
2. Honk twice
3. Look over your shoulder to check the blind spot

Question 26 of 46

What does this round yellow sign warn of?

1. A railroad crossing ahead
2. A road closure
3. A rest area

Question 27 of 46

The light turns yellow as you approach. What should you do?

1. Speed up to beat the red
2. Stop, unless you are too close to stop safely
3. Stop suddenly even in the intersection

Question 28 of 46

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

1. 1
2. 6
3. 3

Question 29 of 46

What are the legal requirements for taillights?

1. White and visible for 100 feet
2. Any color, any distance
3. Red and visible for at least 500 feet

Question 30 of 46

Your light turns green while a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What do you do?

1. Honk so they hurry
2. Go around them
3. Let the pedestrian finish crossing safely

Question 31 of 46

What following distance does the two-second rule call for?

1. Two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
2. Two car lengths at any speed
3. Two feet per mph

Question 32 of 46

You show proof of insurance on your phone at the driver license office. Is it accepted?

1. Yes, always
2. No; a digital proof of insurance is not accepted
3. Only on weekends

Question 33 of 46

You miss your exit on the interstate. What should you do?

1. Back up on the shoulder
2. Continue to the next exit
3. Make a U-turn through the median

Question 34 of 46

How should you look behind when backing up?

1. Turn and look over your right shoulder through the back window
2. Use only the mirrors
3. Look through the side window

Question 35 of 46

There is oncoming traffic on your left and a child on a bicycle on your right. How do you position yourself?

1. Stay closer to the child
2. Give the child more room
3. Stop in the lane

Question 36 of 46

Who has the right of way at a railroad crossing?

1. Police and ambulances
2. Whoever arrives first
3. The train, even over emergency vehicles

Question 37 of 46

How often should you check your mirrors?

1. Once a minute
2. Only when changing lanes
3. About every 10 seconds

Question 38 of 46

Which children must ride in a child restraint system suited to their weight?

1. Only babies under 1
2. Children under 12 of any weight
3. Children under 8 who weigh less than 80 pounds

Question 39 of 46

What must you do at a flashing red light?

1. Slow down without stopping
2. Stop, as at a stop sign, then go when safe
3. Speed up

Question 40 of 46

How can you tell a truck driver may not see you?

1. The truck is slowing down
2. The truck has its lights on
3. You cannot see the driver in their side mirror

Question 41 of 46

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 42 of 46

What does a green arrow mean?

1. Yield to oncoming traffic first
2. A protected movement in the direction of the arrow
3. Stop, then go

Question 43 of 46

Who must wear a bicycle helmet in North Carolina?

1. Riders and passengers under 16
2. Only riders over 65
3. No one

Question 44 of 46

How should you position your car for a right turn?

1. In the center of the lane
2. Close to the right edge, so no one can get between you and the curb
3. Swing wide to the left first

Question 45 of 46

Your gas pedal sticks. What should you do?

1. Shift to neutral and brake firmly without locking the wheels
2. Turn off the ignition and remove the key
3. Pump the gas pedal hard

Question 46 of 46

A funeral procession is passing. What may you not do?

1. Wait for it to pass
2. Drive between the vehicles in the procession
3. Pull over to let it go by