North Carolina Permit Practice Test: Right-of-Way Rules (2026)

Question 1 of 19

At an uncontrolled intersection, who goes first?

1. The vehicle already in the intersection
2. The faster vehicle
3. The larger vehicle

Question 2 of 19

Two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

1. The vehicle on the left
2. The vehicle on the right
3. The one that honks first

Question 3 of 19

You want to turn left; an oncoming car is going straight. Who has the right of way?

1. You, because you signaled
2. Whoever arrived first
3. The car going straight

Question 4 of 19

You have the right of way at an intersection. What does the law still require?

1. That you slow down
2. That you speed up
3. That you honk

Question 5 of 19

You are leaving a private driveway. What must you do?

1. Honk and pull out
2. Stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians
3. Yield only to trucks

Question 6 of 19

On a four-lane highway with a median wider than 30 feet, how is each crossing treated?

1. As one single intersection
2. As a parking area
3. As a separate intersection

Question 7 of 19

You are entering a roundabout. Who has the right of way?

1. Vehicles and bicyclists already in the roundabout
2. You, because you are entering
3. Whoever is on the right

Question 8 of 19

An ambulance with siren and lights approaches from ahead on a two-lane road. What do you do?

1. Keep going at the same speed
2. Pull to the right edge and stop completely
3. Stop in your lane

Question 9 of 19

When do you NOT have to pull over for an emergency vehicle with lights and siren?

1. When you are in a hurry
2. Never, in any case
3. When it is on the other side of a four-lane limited-access highway with a median

Question 10 of 19

On a highway with two lanes in your direction, you see a police car stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing. What must you do?

1. Move into the lane not nearest the police car
2. Stay in your lane at the same speed
3. Stop behind it

Question 11 of 19

A tow truck with flashing lights is stopped by the road and you have only one lane. What do you do?

1. Speed up to pass quickly
2. Slow down to a safe speed until you are past it
3. Honk and continue

Question 12 of 19

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 13 of 19

A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is at an intersection without signals. What does the law require?

1. Give the pedestrian special consideration and yield
2. Honk to warn them
3. Drive around quickly

Question 14 of 19

On a two-lane road, a school bus stops with its stop arm out. Who must stop?

1. Only traffic behind the bus
2. Traffic from both directions
3. Nobody, if no children are visible

Question 15 of 19

On a divided highway of four lanes or more with a median, a school bus stops for children. Who must stop?

1. Traffic in both directions
2. Nobody
3. Only traffic following the bus

Question 16 of 19

On a four-lane road without a median, a school bus stops for passengers. Who must stop?

1. All traffic from both directions
2. Only traffic behind the bus
3. Only the right lane

Question 17 of 19

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

Question 18 of 19

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 19 of 19

A pedestrian steps into the street where they do not have the right of way. What should you do?

1. Yield anyway
2. Keep going; it is their fault
3. Speed up to pass first