North Carolina · Written Test Questions
North Carolina permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; To pass: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; Minimum age: 18+ for an adult learner permit; ages 15-17 for a limited learner permit; Fee: $25.50 learner permit or limited provisional license; Re-takes: Regular Class C knowledge or driving tests may be retaken after 7 calendar days; teen-specific knowledge retake details are not separately stated; Official handbook: N.C. Driver Handbook.
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North Carolina permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; To pass: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; Minimum age: 18+ for an adult learner permit; ages 15-17 for a limited learner permit; Fee: $25.50 learner permit or limited provisional license; Re-takes: Regular Class C knowledge or driving tests may be retaken after 7 calendar days; teen-specific knowledge retake details are not separately stated; Official handbook: N.C. Driver Handbook.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Minimum age | 18+ for an adult learner permit; ages 15-17 for a limited learner permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $25.50 learner permit or limited provisional license | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Regular Class C knowledge or driving tests may be retaken after 7 calendar days; teen-specific knowledge retake details are not separately stated | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | N.C. Driver Handbook | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Road signs
A stop sign is shaped like a what?
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?
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?
Correct answer: 0.08
0.08% BAC is the legal limit for adult drivers.
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