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North Carolina Teen Knowledge Test Practice

If you’re a teen getting your first driver’s license in North Carolina, you’ll need to pass the NCDMV learner’s permit test — the first step in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.

Our free NCDMV learners permit practice test is designed for teens, covering everything you need to know: written test questions, GDL rules, road signs, and real-world driving laws. All based on the official NCDMV study guide.

With our practice tests, you can master the NCDMV learners permit test, review sample questions, and even take a full mock exam before heading to the DMV.

 Practice Test Features:

✅ Covers all topics from the NCDMV study guide

✅ Includes GDL-specific rules for teen drivers

✅ Practice written test and road sign questions

✅ Learn curfew rules, passenger limits, and safe driving tips

✅ Available online — no sign-up needed

Take the practice test as many times as you want, building confidence to pass your North Carolina learner’s permit test on your first try.

North Carolina DMV Knowledge Test

Set 1 - General DMV Questions

Answer NCDMV test questions covering driving laws, penalties, and GDL rules for learners. These realistic practice questions reflect the real exam format.

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General DMV Questions – North Carolina Teen

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12. What must drivers do before turning right on red?

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18. Why is using high beams in fog dangerous?

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2. What should you do if your view is blocked at an intersection?

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15. When should you increase your following distance to more than 3 seconds?

5 / 50

19. How should you react to an aggressive driver?

6 / 50

2. What tests must be passed to receive a learner permit?

7 / 50

14. When is a right turn on red permitted?

8 / 50

25. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked cars at a crosswalk?

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11. When driving downhill, what helps control speed?

10 / 50

10. What does a solid yellow line on your side mean?

11 / 50

25. What is the purpose of the DMV knowledge exam?

12 / 50

4. What is the purpose of the “Move Over” law?

13 / 50

16. What should you do if your brakes fail?

14 / 50

20. When driving in rain while using wipers, what else must be used?

15 / 50

13. What is the safest action when approaching a yellow light?

16 / 50

14. What should you do if another vehicle is in your blind spot?

17 / 50

9. Why must you leave extra space behind motorcycles?

18 / 50

24. What is the proper action when approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection?

19 / 50

23. What is the safe following distance under normal conditions?

20 / 50

1. What is the minimum age required to apply for a learner permit in North Carolina?

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8. What should a driver do at a flashing red light?

22 / 50

15. What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

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7. Before changing lanes, what must a driver do?

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5. What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?

25 / 50

6. When does a driver have to yield to pedestrians?

26 / 50

20. What is the correct action at a flashing yellow light?

27 / 50

22. What is the recommended steering wheel hand position?

28 / 50

6. When approaching an intersection with no traffic signals, what should drivers do?

29 / 50

21. What must drivers do before backing up?

30 / 50

5. What must a permit holder carry while driving?

31 / 50

24. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

32 / 50

9. When must headlights be used?

33 / 50

7. What is the safest action when an oncoming car drifts into your lane?

34 / 50

17. What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights activated?

35 / 50

11. What must you do when a school bus ahead has flashing red lights?

36 / 50

18. What does a yield sign require?

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16. What must drivers do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

38 / 50

21. What should drivers do when approaching a railroad crossing with no gates?

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23. What should drivers do when lane markings are unclear due to weather?

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3. What is the correct action when driving through a work zone?

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1. When approaching a roundabout, what must drivers do?

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4. Who must sit beside a permit holder while driving?

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12. What must you do before entering a roadway from a driveway?

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22. When are U-turns allowed?

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10. What should you do when merging onto a highway?

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19. What does a green traffic light mean?

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17. What is the safest reaction to a tire blowout?

48 / 50

3. When may a permit holder drive during the first six months?

49 / 50

13. If your accelerator sticks, what is the first action?

50 / 50

8. What should you do when fog reduces visibility?

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Set 2 – Fresh Question Bank

Challenge yourself with updated NCDMV learners permit practice test questions covering situational awareness and teen-specific driving restrictions.

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Situational Awareness & Updated Traffic Rules – North Carolina Teen

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11. You are driving and feel drowsy. What is the safest option?

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1. You are entering a busy multilane road from a driveway. What must you do first?

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17. You see a large truck signaling a right turn. Where should you avoid?

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23. You drift off the road onto the shoulder. What is the correct action?

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12. You see an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. What must you do?

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6. A car behind you is tailgating. What should you do?

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4. You are merging onto I-40 and traffic is moving fast. What is the safest action?

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7. You are turning onto a wet road and feel the tires slip. What should you do?

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5. You see a pedestrian entering an unmarked crosswalk. What must you do?

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16. Your car starts to hydroplane at 55 mph. What should you do?

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21. You are changing lanes on a multilane road. What is required?

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20. You are approaching a work zone with workers present. What must you do?

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25. You are approaching an intersection but the traffic signal is out. What must you do?

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8. You approach a railroad crossing with limited visibility. What must you do?

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19. You meet an oncoming car at night with high beams on. What should you do?

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22. You are stopped at a red light and want to turn left onto a one-way street. When can you turn?

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13. A school bus stops on a two-lane road with red lights flashing. What must you do?

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3. You are approaching a stale green light. What should you prepare for?

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24. You’re on a two-lane road and another vehicle is illegally passing you. What should you do?

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9. You are driving through heavy fog. What headlights should you use?

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15. You are passing a bicyclist on a narrow road. What is required?

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10. You are stopped at a 4-way stop and arrive at the same time as another driver on the right. Who goes first?

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18. You are driving downhill and brakes feel weak. What should you do?

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14. You are driving on a divided highway and see a stopped bus with red lights on the opposite side. What must you do?

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2. You want to turn right on red at an intersection. What must you do?

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Road Signs & Markings

Study for the NCDMV road sign test, with image-based questions about warning, regulatory, and guide signs found on North Carolina roads.

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Road Signs & Pavement Markings – North Carolina Teen

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13. A single broken yellow line means:

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3. A yellow diamond-shaped sign indicates:

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7. What does a red circle with a slash through it mean?

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25. A pedestrian crossing sign indicates:

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18. A painted crosswalk indicates:

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9. Two arrows pointing in opposite directions indicate:

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22. A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side indicates:

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20. Blue signs indicate:

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10. A truck going downhill sign indicates:

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12. Double solid yellow lines mean:

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17. A painted white stop line means:

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8. A “Slippery When Wet” sign indicates:

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21. Brown signs indicate:

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11. A lane ending or “merge left/right” symbol means:

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6. A rectangular white sign with black letters indicates:

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15. Broken white lines indicate:

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24. A merge sign means:

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4. A circular yellow sign with “RR” indicates:

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1. What does a red octagon sign indicate?

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23. A “Divided Highway Begins” sign means:

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16. A single solid white line indicates:

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19. Green signs indicate:

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14. One solid and one broken yellow line mean:

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2. What does an inverted red triangle mean?

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5. A pentagon-shaped sign means:

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Traffic Laws & Safety Rules

Understand key NCDMV written test topics like distracted driving, child passenger laws, and curfews — all critical for teen drivers.

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Traffic Laws & Safety Rules – North Carolina Teen

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14. What should you do if your tire blows out?

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17. What must you do before backing up?

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1. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights?

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44. What does a brown road sign mean?

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16. When does a driver need to signal a turn?

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46. What must you do when traffic signals are not working?

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13. When is passing another vehicle on the right permitted?

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43. What is the speed limit in most residential areas unless posted?

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18. What is the speed limit in most residential areas unless posted otherwise?

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11. What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle skids?

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15. Under what conditions must you increase your following distance?

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9. When must you yield to pedestrians?

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4. What should you do if another driver is tailgating you?

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12. What must you do when turning left at an intersection?

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20. What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?

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19. What should you do when entering an interstate?

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2. What must you do before changing lanes?

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42. What should you do when approaching a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

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25. What should you do when wind gusts push your vehicle sideways?

20 / 30

21. When are high-beam headlights required?

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8. What does North Carolina’s “Move Over” law require?

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22. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?

23 / 30

23. What must drivers do at a four-way stop?

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45. What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow light?

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10. What should you do at a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?

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6. What should you do when approaching a school zone with flashing lights?

27 / 30

24. When is it illegal to use a handheld phone while driving?

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7. What is the proper response to a steady yellow traffic light?

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5. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21?

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3. When are you required to use your headlights?

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Fines & Point System

Learn how points and penalties can affect your license as a teen, helping you stay safe and legal on the road.

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Fines & Point System – North Carolina Teen

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17. How many points are added for texting while driving?

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25. What is the penalty for failing to stop at a railroad crossing when required?

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24. What is the penalty for littering from a vehicle?

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23. How many points are added for unsafe movement?

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5. Following too closely adds how many points?

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6. Running a stop sign adds how many points?

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19. What is the consequence for failure to carry liability insurance?

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20. What happens if a driver refuses a chemical test?

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22. Failure to secure a child in a proper restraint results in:

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1. How many points can lead to a license suspension in North Carolina within three years?

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9. How many points are added for driving on the wrong side of the road?

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8. Speeding in excess of 55 mph by more than 15 mph over the limit may result in:

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21. How many points are added for running a red light?

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10. How many points are added for improper passing?

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4. How many points are given for reckless driving?

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2. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights adds how many points?

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11. What is the penalty for failing to stop for a police officer?

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16. How many points are added for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle?

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3. How many points are added for aggressive driving?

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18. What is the penalty for hit-and-run involving property damage only?

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13. How many points are added for not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

22 / 25

12. Speeding in a school zone typically results in:

23 / 25

7. Failure to yield right-of-way adds how many points?

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15. What happens if you drive more than 15 mph over the limit over 55 mph?

25 / 25

14. What is the penalty for a second suspension due to point accumulation?

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Full New York DMV Mock Test (46 Questions)

Take a full NCDMV sample test, simulating the written learner’s permit exam with randomized questions.

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Full DMV Mock Test (46 Questions) – North Carolina Teen

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2. What tests must be passed to obtain a learner permit?

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41. What is the purpose of a broken white line?

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7. When are you required to stop for a school bus?

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40. What should drivers do when lane ends ahead?

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4. When must headlights be used?

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36. When driving near large trucks, what should you avoid?

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19. What should you do before backing up?

8 / 46

45. What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow light?

9 / 46

10. What should a driver do when fog reduces visibility?

10 / 46

11. Who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop?

11 / 46

13. When is turning right on red permitted?

12 / 46

43. What is the speed limit in most residential areas unless posted?

13 / 46

31. What is the meaning of a green traffic light?

14 / 46

27. What should you do when driving down a steep hill?

15 / 46

15. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

16 / 46

42. What should you do when approaching a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

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35. What does a pedestrian crossing sign mean?

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21. What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel?

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1. What is the minimum age required for a North Carolina learner permit?

20 / 46

17. What is the best action if another vehicle drifts into your lane?

21 / 46

24. What should you do if your tire blows out?

22 / 46

3. What should you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

23 / 46

32. What should you do if you miss your exit?

24 / 46

18. When should you increase following distance?

25 / 46

16. What does a solid yellow line on your side mean?

26 / 46

25. What is the penalty for texting while driving for permit holders?

27 / 46

38. When must you use turn signals?

28 / 46

5. What is the meaning of a yellow diamond-shaped sign?

29 / 46

8. What should you do if you begin to hydroplane?

30 / 46

33. What does a blue road sign indicate?

31 / 46

23. What must you do if an emergency vehicle is stopped on the roadside?

32 / 46

28. What must a driver do before making a left turn?

33 / 46

30. When must you yield to pedestrians?

34 / 46

26. What is the proper action when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

35 / 46

9. What is the safe following distance in ideal conditions?

36 / 46

22. What should you do when entering a highway?

37 / 46

20. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?

38 / 46

39. When are U-turns allowed?

39 / 46

37. What is hydroplaning?

40 / 46

14. What should you do if your brakes fail?

41 / 46

29. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?

42 / 46

46. What must you do when traffic signals are not working?

43 / 46

6. What must you do before changing lanes?

44 / 46

12. What does a red octagon sign mean?

45 / 46

34. What must you do when lane markings are covered by snow or rain?

46 / 46

44. What does a brown road sign mean?

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North Carolina Knowledge Test Version

What You’ll Learn (North Carolina Teen Knowledge Test Version)

✅ Questions based on the official NCDMV GDL learner’s permit study guide

✅ Practice tests and sample test questions written for teen drivers

✅ GDL rules: curfews, passenger restrictions, and cell phone laws

✅ Road signs, pavement markings, and written test prep

✅ Mobile-friendly, no email required

North Carolina DMV Knowledge Test

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North Carolina Teen Permit Test – Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is designed for young drivers preparing for the North Carolina teen permit test and the NC Level 1 Limited Learner Permit. Learn how the graduated driver license (GDL) system works, what you need to bring to the DMV, teen driving restrictions, and the best way to study using North Carolina teen permit practice tests.

The North Carolina teen permit test is the knowledge exam that teens must pass to get a Level 1 Limited Learner Permit. It is given by the NC DMV and covers road signs, traffic laws, safe driving rules, and North Carolina graduated driver license (GDL) requirements for new teen drivers.
In North Carolina, teens can apply for a Level 1 Limited Learner Permit at 15 years old, if they have completed a state-approved driver education course and meet all NC DMV requirements for teen drivers.
The North Carolina teen permit test includes:
• A road signs test (recognizing common NC traffic signs)
• A written knowledge test on traffic laws, safe driving, speed limits, school bus laws, and GDL rules
Using North Carolina teen permit practice tests helps you get used to the style of real DMV questions before test day.
To apply for a North Carolina teen learner’s permit, you usually need:
• Proof of identity and date of birth
• Social Security number or proof of ineligibility
• Proof of NC residency (usually two documents)
• Driver education completion certificate
• School enrollment / eligibility certificate
• A parent or legal guardian to sign consent forms
Always verify the latest document list on the official NC DMV website before your visit.
North Carolina uses a graduated driver license (GDL) system for teen drivers:
• Level 1 Limited Learner Permit – supervised driving only
• Level 2 Limited Provisional License – unsupervised driving with night and passenger restrictions
• Level 3 Full Provisional License – fewer restrictions before becoming a full driver
Each level has its own time, age, and driving experience requirements in the NC GDL program.
With a Level 1 Limited Learner Permit, a teen driver must:
• Always drive with a licensed supervising driver (at least 21) in the front seat
• Follow nighttime restrictions set by GDL rules
• Obey all seat belt and no cell phone while driving laws
Teens cannot drive alone with just a Level 1 permit in North Carolina.
As part of the North Carolina GDL requirements, teen drivers must complete supervised driving hours with a parent or supervising driver. This includes both daytime and nighttime practice before moving from the Level 1 Limited Learner Permit to the Level 2 Limited Provisional License. Check the current NC DMV handbook for the exact hour requirements and log sheet rules.
If a teen fails the North Carolina teen permit test, they may retake the exam after a waiting period determined by the DMV. It’s important to go back to the North Carolina Driver’s Handbook, review problem areas, and use more NC teen permit practice tests before attempting the exam again.
Yes. Under the North Carolina graduated driver license program, teens with a Level 2 Limited Provisional License have restrictions on:
• Nighttime driving (certain hours when unsupervised driving is not allowed)

• The number and age of passengers they can carry without a supervising driver
These NC teen driving restrictions are designed to reduce crashes and help young drivers build experience gradually.
To prepare for the North Carolina teen permit test:
• Read the North Carolina Driver’s Handbook carefully
• Study all road signs, pavement markings, and right-of-way rules
• Understand NC GDL teen driving laws, curfew rules, and seat belt requirements
• Take multiple North Carolina teen permit practice tests until you feel confident
Practicing with realistic questions makes the actual NC teen permit exam much easier and less stressful.
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