North Carolina permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the North Carolina permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the North Carolina driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the North Carolina DMV
Imagine the truck and both cars in the picture arriving together at this intersection, where there are no signs or signals. How should they take turns?
If vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same moment, whoever is to the left must yield to the vehicle on their right, and a driver turning left additionally waits for oncoming vehicles going straight. Nobody is on the yellow car's right, so it proceeds first, followed by the blue car; the truck has to yield to both and goes last.
Practice for North Carolina
Questions on North Carolina laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in North Carolina sees these sets. 437 practice questions: the North Carolina sets, national lessons and road signs.
North Carolina exam simulator
25 random questions from the North Carolina practice pool, 80% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The North Carolina manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for North Carolina.
North Carolina CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the North Carolina driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
North Carolina driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 20 of 25 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the North Carolina DMV lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
North Carolina permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the North Carolina permit test?
The North Carolina knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the North Carolina DMV before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in North Carolina?
In North Carolina you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15. Check the North Carolina DMV for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real North Carolina DMV questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the North Carolina driver handbook and North Carolina law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the North Carolina DMV or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for North Carolina and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the North Carolina DMV.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the North Carolina DMV.