Our North Carolina DMV practice tests are the best way to prepare for your 2026 NC permit exam. These free practice tests include realistic North Carolina questions, instant explanations, and one-question-at-a-time practice to help you learn faster and pass the real NC DMV written test with confidence.
To get your learner permit or driver license in North Carolina, you must pass a written knowledge exam based on the North Carolina Driver Handbook from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). The test covers NC traffic laws, right-of-way rules, safe driving, work zones, and North Carolina–specific laws such as seat belt rules, school zones, and the Move Over law.
Our North Carolina practice tests show one question at a time with instant answers and short explanations so you learn faster and remember more.
Each full test includes 50 multiple-choice questions. You also have a 25-question Quick Test and four Mini Tests for short daily practice. Aim for 90% or higher scores on these practice tests before taking the real North Carolina DMV permit exam.
Choose a North Carolina test below — one question at a time with instant feedback.
Fast 12-question drills to lock in key North Carolina rules.
These practice tests follow the North Carolina Driver Handbook so you can learn the exact rules that appear on the real NC DMV written test.
Topics include: North Carolina speed limits, school zones, right-of-way, passing, lane use, the Move Over law, DUI and cell phone laws, and road signs.