North Carolina DMV Sample Test
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Phones & Distracted Driving
Can a North Carolina officer stop a driver solely for texting while driving, without another violation?
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Can a North Carolina officer stop a driver solely for texting while driving, without another violation?
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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 costs for a first offense. Reading, typing, or sending texts are all covered; GPS and music controls are generally exempt.
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Emergency & Utility Vehicles
In North Carolina, when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches from behind, you must:
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In North Carolina, when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches from behind, you must:
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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. On one-way streets, pulling to either curb is acceptable if it creates a clear lane.
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Signs & Signals
What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
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What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
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Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.
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Signs & Signals
What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?
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What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?
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A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.
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Signs & Signals
What does a ROAD WORK / construction sign indicate?
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What does a ROAD WORK / construction sign indicate?
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Orange construction signs warn of work zones and temporary traffic conditions.
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Signs & Signals
What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
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What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
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A detour sign directs traffic to an alternate route around a closure or work area.
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Signs & Signals
What does a steady red traffic light mean?
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What does a steady red traffic light mean?
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A steady red light requires a complete stop until the signal changes or a permitted turn can be made lawfully.
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Signs & Signals
What does a green arrow mean?
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What does a green arrow mean?
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A green arrow permits movement in the arrow\'s direction after yielding when required.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.
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