North Carolina DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 1: 12 Questions
Mini Test 1 has 12 multiple-choice questions on North Carolina driving rules, including red signal with green arrow, traffic signal warning sign, NC roundabout entry and Four-Way stop different times. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Red Signal with Green Arrow
- Traffic Signal Warning Sign
- NC Roundabout Entry
- Four-Way Stop Different Times
- Unmarked Crosswalk Yield
- Highway Merging
- Missed Interstate Exit
- School Zone Two Figures Sign
- Railroad Stop Line
- Seat Belt Purpose
- Child Safety Position
- Dark Signal Procedure
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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A red light with a green arrow pointing right means you may:
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A. Turn right after yielding to traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
The green arrow lets you turn in that direction, but you must still yield to pedestrians and any traffic in your path.
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When you approach a roundabout, you must:
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B. Yield to traffic already in the circle and enter when there is a safe gap
Vehicles inside the roundabout have the right-of-way. You enter only when there is enough space.
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At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at different times, the driver who should go first is the one:
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C. Who stopped first
The general rule is that the driver who stops first at a four-way stop goes first.
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When a pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, you should:
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B. Yield and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
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When stopping at a railroad crossing with a stop line, you must stop:
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C. Before the stop line and at least a safe distance from the tracks
Stopping behind the line keeps your vehicle clear of the tracks and any moving train.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A red light with a green arrow pointing right means you may:
Correct answer: Turn right after yielding to traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
Why: The green arrow lets you turn in that direction, but you must still yield to pedestrians and any traffic in your path.
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Q2. A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a traffic signal picture warns you that:
Correct answer: There is a traffic signal ahead
Why: This warning sign tells you to be ready for a signalized intersection ahead.
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Q3. When you approach a roundabout, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle and enter when there is a safe gap
Why: Vehicles inside the roundabout have the right-of-way. You enter only when there is enough space.
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Q4. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at different times, the driver who should go first is the one:
Correct answer: Who stopped first
Why: The general rule is that the driver who stops first at a four-way stop goes first.
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Q5. When a pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, you should:
Correct answer: Yield and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
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Q6. When merging from an on-ramp onto a highway, you should:
Correct answer: Use the ramp to match the speed of traffic and merge into a safe gap
Why: Using the acceleration lane to match traffic speed helps you merge smoothly without forcing others to brake.
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Q7. If you are in the wrong lane for your exit on an interstate, you should:
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and adjust your route from there
Why: Never stop or back up on an interstate. Go to the next exit and find a safe way back.
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Q8. A yellow school zone sign with two walking figures usually means:
Correct answer: You are near a school and must watch for children crossing
Why: School zone signs warn you to slow down and be ready to stop for children and crossing guards.
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Q9. When stopping at a railroad crossing with a stop line, you must stop:
Correct answer: Before the stop line and at least a safe distance from the tracks
Why: Stopping behind the line keeps your vehicle clear of the tracks and any moving train.
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Q10. The main purpose of wearing a seat belt is to:
Correct answer: Keep you from being thrown around or out of the vehicle in a crash
Why: Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury by keeping you in place during a collision.
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Q11. A child is generally safest when riding:
Correct answer: In the back seat, properly secured in a child safety seat or booster when needed
Why: Back seats and proper child restraints offer the best protection for children in a crash.
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Q12. If you approach an intersection and the traffic signal is not working at all, you should treat it as:
Correct answer: An all-way stop, following right-of-way rules
Why: When signals are completely dark, every approach must stop and use the rules for a four-way stop.