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North Carolina DMV Practice Test 2025

Real exam simulator + NC-specific driving scenarios (school buses, coastal evacuations, Blue Ridge mountain roads) + a focused signs trainer. Built to help you pass first try.

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NC knowledge test — quick facts

Questions 25 multiple-choice
Passing score 80% (20 correct)
Core topics NC traffic laws, right-of-way, speed limits, safe driving, road signs & signals
NC-specific focus School-bus stop law, right-on-red exceptions, Move Over law, coastal evacuation routes, mountain curves & grades

Built for North Carolina roads

  • School bus safety: Master NC’s strict stop requirements and multi-lane exceptions so you never guess at a flashing stop arm.
  • Right on red & lane control: Learn when you can’t turn on red, how to read protected/permissive left arrows, and where “No Turn on Red” is common in cities like Charlotte or Raleigh.
  • Move Over law: Correctly change lanes or slow down near stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles—situations that appear often on exams.
  • Blue Ridge driving: Manage long downhill grades, switchbacks, and fog on mountain routes along the Parkway and US-74/US-221.
  • Coastal readiness: Understand hurricane evacuation signage, high-wind advisories on bridges, and night-driving glare on coastal routes.

What’s inside the app

  • True exam simulator: Same pacing and structure as the NCDMV test with fresh randomized sets every attempt.
  • Explanations that teach: Every answer includes the “why,” so you build judgment, not just memory.
  • Adaptive analytics: The app highlights weak areas and suggests targeted practice to close gaps fast.
  • Signs Trainer: Drill regulatory, warning, and guide signs used across interstates (I-40, I-85, I-95) and rural two-lanes.
  • Offline friendly: Study anytime—no constant connection required.

Simple 3-step study plan

  1. Warm up with Signs Trainer for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Take a full simulated exam and review every explanation—right or wrong.
  3. Run Targeted Practice for topics you miss (bus laws, right-of-way, lane use).

North Carolina DMV — frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the NC knowledge test?
25 total; you need 20 correct to pass (80%).
Does the app cover NC school-bus and Move Over laws?
Yes—these high-value topics are featured in both practice sets and explanations.
Can I focus only on road signs for North Carolina?
Absolutely—use the Signs Trainer to drill NC-relevant regulatory, warning, and guide signs.
Is this an official NCDMV product?
No—this is an independent prep app aligned with the North Carolina Driver Handbook.

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