A five-sided sign warns drivers of a school zone or school crossing.

In a skid, the driver should avoid sudden braking and steer in the direction they want the vehicle to go.

Drivers must yield and move to the right side of the road when safe.

The required driver education course includes at least 30 hours of classroom instruction.

During the first six months, Level One driving is allowed from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a supervising driver.

The completed driving log must be signed by the supervising driver and submitted to DMV.

A Level Two driver must be at least 16 years old but less than 18.

The log must show at least 60 hours of driving, including at least 10 nighttime hours.

After six months from Level One issuance, the teen may drive anytime while accompanied by a supervising driver.

Heavy rain reduces traction and visibility, so drivers should slow down and increase following distance.

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

A conviction for this offense results in a one-year license revocation.

A driver being passed should not speed up and should allow the other driver to pass safely.

A stop sign requires a complete stop before proceeding when safe.

A teen applicant must pass the written, traffic sign, and vision tests.

The handbook states every occupant must have a safety belt properly fastened while the vehicle is in motion.

Drivers must stop and remain stopped when required for a school bus loading or unloading children.

Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and allow lane changes when safe.

A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed carefully.

A red arrow means the driver may not move in the direction shown until the signal changes.

The teen must have no moving violation, seat belt, or cellphone infraction convictions within the preceding six months.

Provisional licensees may not drive after or while consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs.

A teen must hold Level Two for at least six months before applying for a Full Provisional License.

Provisional licensees may not manually enter text or read electronic mail or text messages while driving.

The suspension may remain for 12 months or until a Driving Eligibility Certificate is obtained.

Drivers under 18 are generally not permitted to use a cellphone or related technology while driving, except for allowed emergency calls.

North Carolina’s “Lose Control/Lose Your License” rule can affect driving eligibility after certain school disciplinary actions.

No one except the driver and the supervising driver may sit in the front seat.

Level Three removes earlier limits on time of driving, supervision, and passenger limitations.

A Level Two driver may drive directly to or from work or approved volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical service duties.

Level Two allows unsupervised driving from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Hydroplaning happens when tires ride on water and lose contact with the road surface.

The approved course must include six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

A teen must be at least 15 years old but less than 18 years old to apply for a Level One Limited Learner Permit.

Drivers should pass bicyclists carefully and leave enough space.

DMV must revoke the license when notified that a person under 18 is no longer eligible for a Driving Eligibility Certificate.

After a crash, the driver should stop, check for injuries, and follow required safety and reporting steps.

All passengers must be restrained by a seat belt or child safety seat.

North Carolina requires an approved driver education course before a teen can test for a learner permit.

A teen must hold the Level One permit for nine months before applying for a Limited Provisional License.

A green light allows travel, but the driver must still make sure the intersection is clear and yield when required.

Safe lane changes require checking mirrors, checking blind spots, signaling, and moving only when clear.

One additional under-21 non-household passenger may ride if that passenger is a student being driven directly to or from school.

Generally, one passenger under 21 who is not a household member may ride with an unsupervised Level Two driver.

A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed from your direction.

Large trucks have blind spots, require more room to turn, and take longer to stop.