North Carolina DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is The right lane ends ahead.

This type of warning sign gives advance notice of a reduction in the number of lanes ahead. This particular sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. Drivers in the right lane must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow vehicles in the right lane to merge smoothly.

Not quite. The answer is Two-way traffic is ahead.

The sign warns the driver of two-way traffic ahead. Drivers must watch for traffic going in the opposite direction.

Not quite. The answer is Move only in the directions indicated.

Lane use control signs are rectangular, black-and-white signs indicating that turning is required or unusual turning is permitted from specified lanes at an intersection. You must move your vehicle only in the direction indicated for your traffic lane.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet if the speed limit is under 45 mph and at least 200 feet otherwise.

Under North Carolina law, before you turn, you must signal for at least 100 feet if the speed limit is under 45 mph and at least 200 feet otherwise. You must signal even if you don't see any other vehicles around. A vehicle that you don't see may be relying on your signals for safe driving.

Source: Hand Signals, Defensive Driving Skills, Chapter 4 – Your Driving, North Carolina Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is a hospital ahead.

This is a guide sign. This sign indicates a hospital ahead.

Not quite. The answer is There is a side road entering from the right.

This sign warns that the main road will curve to the left with a side road entering from the right. Approach this intersection with extra caution. A driver preparing to enter the main road from the side road may not see you approaching from around the curve and may suddenly pull out in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is You are 444 miles from the state line or the end of this road.

Mileposts are located at regular intervals so that drivers will always be in sight of one. They are placed along the edge of the roadway to give drivers information about their locations on the highway for navigational and emergency purposes. The number on the milepost usually indicates the distance in miles to the state line or the end of the road.

Not quite. The answer is a sharp turn.

This sign indicates a sharp turn to the left. Slow down (in this case, to the recommended speed of 25 mph), keep right as you turn, and do not pass.

Not quite. The answer is It indicates the direction.

This is a directional arrow sign.

Not quite. The answer is a hospital service.

Service guide signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background. This service sign indicates that there is a hospital ahead.

Not quite. The answer is You are driving the wrong way.

If the yellow edge of the roadway is on your right, you are likely driving in the wrong direction. (The left edge should be painted yellow, and the right edge should be painted white.) Wrong-way accidents tend to be head-on collisions, which are often fatal. For your safety, pull over to the shoulder (which may be on your left in this situation) as soon as you can safely do so.

Not quite. The answer is You have reached a railroad crossing.

Railroad flashing light signals and crossbuck signs are found at most public crossings. These signs must be treated the same way as a YIELD sign.

Not quite. The answer is You must not drive on the railroad tracks.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that you are not allowed to drive on the railroad tracks.

Not quite. The answer is The maximum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present

This sign warns drivers not to exceed the posted speed limit in a school zone or school crossing when children are present. In this case, the maximum allowable speed is 15 mph.

Not quite. The answer is turn left.

If you see this sign while you are driving in the left lane, you must turn left at the intersection ahead.

Not quite. The answer is A speed zone is ahead; prepare to reduce your speed to 45 mph.

The larger sign tells you that a speed zone is ahead. The smaller sign indicates what the speed limit will be. In this case, the speed limit will decrease to 45 mph ahead. Prepare to slow down so you won't exceed that speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is No passing

The only pennant-shaped signs are No Passing Zone signs. This sign means that you are not allowed to pass other vehicles here.

Source: 2. Warning Signs; Traffic Signs; Chapter 5 – Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings; North Carolina Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is B, A, C

An approaching vehicle must yield the right-of-way to vehicles that are already in the intersection. Here, Car B is first to arrive and stop at the intersection. Because no pedestrians or other vehicles are there, it proceeds into the intersection. Next, Car A arrives and stops. It yields to Car B before proceeding into the intersection. Finally, Car C arrives and stops. It yields to Car A before proceeding into the intersection.

Source: Special Driving Situations; Interchanges, Intersections, Roads, Streets and Highways; Chapter 4 – Your Driving, North Carolina Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield to Car B.

If you have a green signal, you may proceed through the intersection, but only after you yield to all pedestrians and vehicles that are already in the intersection. Here, Car A must yield to Car B because Car B has already entered the intersection.

Source: Special Driving Situations, Basic Driving Skills and Rules, Chapter 4 – Your Driving, North Carolina Driver's Handbook