North Carolina Permit Practice Test: Speed Limits and Other Laws (2026)

Question 1 of 18

How many license points can get you assigned to a driver improvement clinic?

1. Two
2. Twenty
3. Seven

Question 2 of 18

How many points are removed when you complete the driver improvement clinic?

1. Three
2. All of them
3. One

Question 3 of 18

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

1. 6
2. 12
3. 25

Question 4 of 18

How long is a first suspension under the point system?

1. 12 months
2. One week
3. 60 days

Question 5 of 18

How many license points does passing a stopped school bus carry?

1. 5
2. 1
3. 2

Question 6 of 18

How many points does following too closely carry?

1. 1
2. 4
3. 8

Question 7 of 18

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

1. 1
2. 6
3. 3

Question 8 of 18

How many points do you get for not properly restraining a child?

1. 2
2. 5
3. None

Question 9 of 18

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 10 of 18

A driver under 18 gets a second moving violation within 12 months. What is the suspension?

1. One year
2. None
3. 30 days

Question 11 of 18

What is the speed limit in a North Carolina city or town when no limit is posted?

1. 35 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 45 mph

Question 12 of 18

What is the maximum speed limit on North Carolina interstates?

1. 65 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 80 mph

Question 13 of 18

Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed outside cities and towns (not an interstate)?

1. 45 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 55 mph

Question 14 of 18

What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus in North Carolina?

1. 45 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 35 mph

Question 15 of 18

About how far does a car need to stop completely at 55 mph in ideal conditions?

1. About 50 feet
2. About 211 feet
3. About 1,000 feet

Question 16 of 18

You need to drive slowly on a highway with a posted minimum speed. What applies?

1. You may go as slow as you like
2. Minimum speeds apply only to trucks
3. You must still observe the posted minimum speed

Question 17 of 18

Litter is thrown from your car. What is the minimum fine if you are convicted?

1. $250
2. $25
3. $5,000

Question 18 of 18

When does an extra penalty apply for speeding in a work zone?

1. Never
2. When a sign at the start of the work zone lists the penalty
3. Only at night