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Free North Carolina DMV Practice Test

Practice realistic North Carolina permit-test questions instantly — no account or credit card needed. You’ll get an explanation after every question.

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Real exam-style questions

Written from your state’s official driver handbook — the same material the real exam is based on.

Explanations after every answer

Learn why each answer is right — not just whether you got it.

The test at a glance

Questions: 25
To pass: 80% (20/25 correct)
Minimum age: 15 with driver-ed for a limited learner permit
Fee: $26.75 permit fee (5-year)
Re-takes: Retakes allowed after a waiting period; fees may apply
Official handbook: North Carolina Driver's Handbook (2026)

What the North Carolina permit test covers

Every question in our North Carolina practice bank is written from the official North Carolina Driver's Handbook (2026). These are the core topics you’ll be tested on:

Right of way and yielding rules
North Carolina speed limits and school zones
Graduated licensing (GDL) restrictions
Alcohol and drug laws (zero tolerance under 21)
Road signs, signals, and pavement markings

Sample questions for North Carolina

Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.

Question 1 · Road signs
A stop sign is shaped like a what?
- Circle
- Diamond
- Triangle
- Octagon
See the explanation
Correct answer: Octagon
Stop signs are octagons — the only 8-sided sign.
Question 2 · Speed limits
Unless otherwise posted, what is the default speed limit in cities and towns in North Carolina?
- 45 mph
- 35 mph
- 55 mph
- 25 mph
See the explanation
Correct answer: 35 mph
35 mph in cities and towns unless a sign says otherwise.
Question 3 · Alcohol and drugs
What is the general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for impaired driving in North Carolina?
- 0.10
- 0.04
- 0.02
- 0.08
See the explanation
Correct answer: 0.08
0.08% BAC is the legal limit for adult drivers.

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Are these real DMV questions?

They’re exam-style questions written from each state’s official driver handbook. They’re for study only and aren’t the actual DMV test.

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