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North Carolina DMV practice test (2026)
79 free practice questions written from the North Carolina Driver's Handbook, split into 4 tests of up to 20. Every answer shows the handbook rule and page it comes from.
North Carolina permit test: key facts
- Supervised practice hours (drivers under 18)
- Minimum of 60 hours, including at least 10 hours during nighttime hours“You will be given a Driving Log to be completed detailing a minimum of 60 hours of operation. At least 10 hours must occur during nighttime hours.” — North Carolina Driver's Handbook, page 14
Copied from the handbook with the page; rules change, so check the current edition or your DMV before the test.
Practice tests
- Practice test 1
20 questions - Practice test 2
20 questions - Practice test 3
20 questions - Practice test 4
19 questions
Study the current handbook from your DMV as well: rules and test formats change, and the real test may ask about road signs and topics not covered here.
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