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Chapter 1 Graduated Licensing; Driving While Impaired; Cell Phones; Driver License Points; Child Seats
The North Carolina NCDMV written knowledge test has 25 questions. You need to answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass and get your NC driver's license or learner's permit.
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In North Carolina, the legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adult drivers (21+), 0.04% for commercial drivers with a CDL, and 0.00% (zero tolerance) for drivers under 21.
In North Carolina, accumulating 12 points within a 3-year period results in license suspension. Points remain on your driving record for 3 years.
North Carolina provisional licensees (ages 16-17) may not have more than one passenger under 21 (unless family), cannot drive between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM, and are prohibited from using any mobile device, even hands-free.
The North Carolina NCDMV written test has 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.
You need to answer 20 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.
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