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North Carolina DMV
Practice Test 2026

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25
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
20
Correct answers

NC · Handbook data

Key North Carolina rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official NCDMV handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Commercial (CDL) BAC limit
0.04%
Point system
12 points within 3 years may result in suspension; 8 points after reinstatement = 2nd suspension
Teen curfew
9pm-5am for Limited Provisional
Teen passenger limit
Limited Provisional: only one passenger under 21 not in same household, unless transporting students to/from school
Cell phone (teen)
Drivers under 18 prohibited from using cell phone or any related technology while driving (emergencies excepted)
Cell phone (adult)
Texting/email while driving prohibited
Right turn on red
allowed unless 'NO TURN ON RED' sign posted, after complete stop
Move-over law
yes - move over for stopped emergency and service vehicles
Open container
prohibited - illegal to consume or transport open alcohol container in passenger area
Child seat
Under age 8 and under 80 lbs require child passenger restraint; under age 5 and under 40 lbs in rear seat if rear seat available

Notable North Carolina-specific rules

  • Three-tier graduated license: Limited Learner (15+), Limited Provisional (16+), Full Provisional (16.5+)
  • Limited Learner Permit holder must hold permit at least 12 months
  • Failure to stop for stopped school bus = 8 points

Chapter 1 Graduated Licensing; Driving While Impaired; Cell Phones; Driver License Points; Child Seats

About the North Carolina DMV test

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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North Carolina DMV test FAQ

NC-specific

North Carolina 不同駕駛人的血液酒精濃度(BAC)上限是多少?

在 North Carolina,法定 BAC 上限為:21歲以上成年駕駛人0.08%、持有 CDL 的商用駕駛人0.04%、未滿21歲駕駛人0.00%(零容忍)。

NC-specific

在 North Carolina 累積多少記點會被吊銷駕照?

在 North Carolina,3年期間內累積12點會導致駕照吊銷。記點會保留在你的駕駛紀錄上3年。

NC-specific

North Carolina 青少年臨時駕照有哪些限制?

North Carolina 16-17歲的臨時駕照持有人不能搭載超過一名未滿21歲的乘客(家庭成員除外),不能在晚上9點到早上5點之間開車,且禁止使用任何行動裝置,即使是免持聽筒也不行。

How many questions are on the North Carolina DMV test?

The North Carolina NCDMV written test has 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the NC DMV test?

You need to answer 20 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

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How accurate are these North Carolina practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official North Carolina Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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