North Carolina DMV Practice Test: Full Exam
Full exam simulator, free, no upgrade needed. 25 questions and 20 correct to pass, like the real North Carolina written test.
Full practice exam
- 25questions
- 20correct to pass
- 80%needed
- No answers until you finish. Go back and change answers any time before then.
- Jump to any question, flag the ones to check again, and see your time.
- Your progress saves on this device, so you can come back later.
For learning only. Based on the official handbook, but not updated in real time: always verify with your state's current handbook and laws. No guarantees; we're not responsible for errors or test results. Spot a wrong answer? Let us know. Disclaimer
How the North Carolina knowledge test works
The written knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 20 right (80%) to pass. This practice exam uses the same size and pass mark.
The North Carolina Driver Handbook also describes a separate road sign test. Practice the road signs.
Based on the North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025). Always confirm the current test with the official licensing agency.
How this practice exam works
- Questions are picked at random from the whole handbook, so every exam is different.
- Like the real test, nothing is marked until you submit.
- Jump between questions, flag the ones you're unsure of, and change any answer.
- Then review every answer with its explanation and handbook page.
Practice by topic first
- Signs, signals & markingsTraffic signals, flashing arrows, sign shapes and colors, and pavement markings.
- Rules of the roadSpeed, curves, turns, following, passing, parking, railroads and roundabouts.
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, school buses, emergency vehicles, bikes, trucks and motorcycles.
- Safe driving & conditionsScanning, work zones, night, rain, fog, snow, emergencies and crashes.
- Alcohol, points & penaltiesDWI laws, young drivers and alcohol, license points and suspensions.
- Permits & licensesGraduated licensing, tests, renewals, IDs and vehicle registration.
- How to get your North Carolina permitThe steps, documents and rules while you hold a permit.
- How to pass the North Carolina permit testWhat's on the test and a study plan in five steps.
- North Carolina permit test FAQPlain-English answers about the test and your permit.