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Driver's Permit Knowledge Test (U.S.)

North Carolina: Permit: practice questions

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Question 1 · North Carolina

Who may sit in the front seat with a North Carolina Level 1 permit holder?

  1. Any passenger who is over 18 years old
  2. Only the supervisor
  3. Any friend who holds a full license
  4. A brother or sister of any age
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B. Only the supervisor — NC Driver Handbook, ch. 1.

Question 2 · North Carolina

How long must a North Carolina supervising driver have been licensed?

  1. 1 year
  2. 3 years
  3. At least 5 years
  4. 10 years
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C. At least 5 years — NC Driver Handbook, ch. 1.

Question 3 · North Carolina

How many logged driving hours does North Carolina require for Level 2, and how many at night?

  1. 40 hours, with 5 of them at night
  2. 60 hours, 10 at night
  3. 50 hours, with no night requirement at all
  4. 100 hours, with 20 of them at night
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B. 60 hours, 10 at night — NC Driver Handbook, ch. 1.

Question 4 · North Carolina

What is the minimum age for a North Carolina Level 1 limited learner permit?

  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
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B. 15 — NC Driver Handbook (rev. May 2025), ch. 1 (Graduated licensing).

Question 5 · North Carolina

What driver education must a North Carolina teen finish before the learner permit test?

  1. None, for applicants with a parent's signature
  2. 30 hours class + 6 behind the wheel
  3. 10 classroom hours with no driving component
  4. A two-hour online video course and quiz
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B. 30 hours class + 6 behind the wheel — NC Driver Handbook, ch. 1.

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