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

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Traffic Signs & Signals

A red, eight-sided sign means:

  • a.Slow down and yield
  • b.Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
  • c.Merge to the right
  • 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)

Traffic Signs & Signals

A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used to:

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

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

Traffic Signs & Signals

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

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

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

Traffic Signs & Signals

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

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

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)

Traffic Signs & Signals

A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

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

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)

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