NC DMV Driving Laws and Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under North Carolina law, at what age can a teen apply for a limited learner permit (Level 1) under the Graduated Driver Licensing program?
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
North Carolina's graduated licensing program allows teens to obtain a limited learner permit at age 15 after completing driver education.
Question 2: In North Carolina, what must a driver do when approaching a steady yellow traffic signal?
- Prepare to stop, as the light is about to turn red (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Stop immediately regardless of position
- Treat it like a flashing yellow light
Correct answer: Prepare to stop, as the light is about to turn red
A steady yellow light warns that the signal is changing to red, so drivers should slow down and prepare to stop if it is safe.
Question 3: What does North Carolina law say about texting while driving?
- It is illegal for all drivers to manually enter or read text messages while driving (Correct answer)
- It is legal if using one hand only
- It is only illegal for drivers under 18
- It is legal when stopped in moving traffic lanes at any time
Correct answer: It is illegal for all drivers to manually enter or read text messages while driving
NC law bans all drivers from manually texting or reading email/texts while the vehicle is in motion.
Question 4: In North Carolina, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
- When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass safely on the roadway (Correct answer)
- Whenever traffic is slow
- Any time on a two-lane road
- Only by driving onto the shoulder
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass safely on the roadway
Passing on the right is permitted only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient pavement to pass without leaving the roadway.
Question 5: Under NC law, what is required of all front-seat occupants in a moving vehicle?
- They must wear a seat belt (Correct answer)
- Only the driver must wear a seat belt
- Seat belts are optional over age 18
- Only occupants under 16 must buckle up
Correct answer: They must wear a seat belt
North Carolina's seat belt law requires all drivers and front-seat passengers to wear seat belts, and rear passengers are covered as well.
Question 6: A driver in North Carolina refuses a chemical test after a lawful DWI arrest. What happens under the implied consent law?
- Their license is revoked for at least one year (Correct answer)
- Nothing, refusal is a legal right with no penalty
- They pay only a small fine
- They receive two points on their license
Correct answer: Their license is revoked for at least one year
Under NC's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test after a DWI arrest results in an automatic license revocation of at least one year.
Question 7: In North Carolina, what should you do if you approach an intersection with a traffic signal that is completely dark due to a power outage?
- Treat the intersection as a four-way stop (Correct answer)
- Proceed without stopping if the road looks clear
- Yield only to vehicles on your left
- Wait for a police officer before proceeding
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
When a traffic signal is not working, NC drivers must treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
NC DMV Driving Laws and Regulations 3
Under North Carolina law, at what age can a teen apply for a limited learner permit (Level 1) under the Graduated Driver Licensing program?