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North Carolina DMV — 2026
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
NC
Updated: April 28, 2026
Test Format
25
Total questions
80%
Passing score
20/25
Min. correct
Multiple choice + signs
Eligibility & Fees
| Permit age | 15 |
| License age | 16 (limited provisional) / 18 (full) |
| Permit fee | $23.50 |
| License fee | $5.50/year (5-year minimum) |
| Permit holding period | 12 months minimum |
| Supervised hours | 60 hours total (10 at night) |
⚠ Memorize this — North Carolina-specific
Texting while driving is a primary offense — officers can stop drivers for texting alone.
💡 Pro tip
Coastal hurricane evacuation routes and Blue Ridge Parkway mountain driving are common topics.
Top 5 Questions to Know
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1. Can a North Carolina officer stop a driver solely for texting while driving, without another violation?
Answer: Yes — texting is a primary offense in North Carolina.
North Carolina (like most US states) treats texting while driving as a primary offense — officers can stop drivers for texting alone, with no other violation required. The fine is $100 plus court cost...
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2. In North Carolina, when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches from behind, you must:
Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-157) requires drivers to immediately move to the right edge of the roadway, clear of any intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed...
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3. What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
Answer: They show allowed movements from the lane
Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.
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4. What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?
Answer: The divided highway is ending
A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.
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5. What does this sign indicate?
Answer: Come to a complete stop
A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test
- ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
- ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
- ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
- ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
- ✗ Improper lane changes