North Carolina Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) — All Questions

A red, eight-sided sign means:

• a.Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe✓
• b.Merge to the right
• c.Slow down and yield
• d.Stop only for pedestrians

The red octagon is a STOP sign; stop fully at the line or crosswalk before proceeding. (North Carolina Driver's Handbook, signs)

A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used to:

• a.Give directions to a city
• b.Warn of a hazard or condition ahead✓
• c.State the speed limit
• d.Mark a hospital

Diamond-shaped yellow signs warn of hazards or changes in the road ahead. (North Carolina Driver's Handbook)

An upside-down (downward-pointing) triangle sign means:

• a.Yield the right of way✓
• b.One-way traffic
• c.Stop and remain stopped
• d.No entry

The downward triangle is a YIELD sign; slow down and give the right of way, stopping if necessary. (North Carolina Driver's Handbook, signs)

A solid white line along the edge or between lanes indicates:

• a.You may pass freely
• b.A lane you should not cross unless necessary or to change lanes when broken✓
• c.The road is closed
• d.Traffic moving in opposite directions

White lines separate lanes moving the same direction; a solid white line discourages lane changes, while a broken white line may be crossed when safe. (North Carolina Driver's Handbook, markings)

A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

• a.Slow down and proceed with caution✓
• b.Turn left only
• c.Stop completely, as at a stop sign
• d.The signal is out of service

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed carefully; a flashing red means stop as at a stop sign. (North Carolina Driver's Handbook, signals)