The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles administers several tests when an individual applies for a license or learner permit – and in some cases, when they renew their license.
Applicants who do not pass the knowledge test or driving test for a regular Class C license may retake the test in seven calendar days.
Written knowledge test
| This test covers traffic laws and safe-driving practices. It is offered in multiple languages and oral tests are available upon request.
| Sample Test Questions
North Carolina Driver Handbook
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Traffic signs test
| This test covers regulatory and warning signs. You will have to identify signs by their color and shape as well as provide an explanation of each.
| Regulatory signs
Warning signs
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Vision test
| You must meet vision standards for driving in North Carolina.
If you wear corrective lenses, your license will indicate that they are required and must be worn at all times while driving. The penalty for driving without proper corrective lenses is the same as driving without a license.
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Road test
| This test asses your driving skills and ability to perform basic driving patterns, including:
- Approaching intersections, stop signs and traffic signals
- Quick stops
- Backing
- Stopping, starting and parking
- Turn signals and using the horn
- Turning
- Use of lanes
- Following another vehicle
- Passing and being passed
- Yielding right of way to pedestrians and vehicles
- Three-point turnabouts
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