North Carolina Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Question 1

What driver education must a teen complete before testing for a Level One Limited Learner Permit?

Accepted Answer

At least 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel

Answer

An online quiz

Answer

60 hours of supervised driving

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At least 10 hours of classroom and 2 hours of behind-the-wheel time

Question 2

What is the minimum age for a Level One Limited Learner Permit?

Accepted Answer

15

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17

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16

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14

Question 3

During the first six months of a Level One permit, when may the teen drive?

Accepted Answer

5 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the supervising driver

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Anytime, as long as the supervising driver is in the car

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6 a.m. to midnight, alone

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Only on weekends

Question 4

How long must a teen hold the Level One permit before applying for a Limited Provisional License?

Accepted Answer

Nine months

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Three months

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Twelve months

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Six months

Question 5

How many hours must be recorded in the Level One driving log?

Accepted Answer

At least 60 hours, with at least 10 at night

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At least 40 hours, with at least 6 of them at night

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At least 30 hours, all in daylight

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At least 100 hours

Question 6

With a Level One permit, who may sit in the front seat?

Accepted Answer

Only the driver and the supervising driver

Answer

Up to two passengers if one is an adult

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Any family member who is at least 16

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Any passenger who is wearing a seat belt properly

Question 7

Who may serve as a supervising driver for a North Carolina teen permit holder?

Accepted Answer

A parent, grandparent, guardian or approved adult licensed at least five years

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Any adult passenger, licensed or not, who is at least 25

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An older sibling who holds a learner permit

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Any licensed driver 18 or older, even one who has been licensed for less than a year

Question 8

Before moving up from Level One to Level Two, what must a teen's record show?

Accepted Answer

No moving, seat belt or cell phone convictions in the past six months

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No parking tickets at any time since the permit was issued

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At least one completed defensive driving class with a passing score on file

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A signed letter from a teacher confirming good grades

Question 9

With a Level Two Limited Provisional License, when may the teen drive without supervision?

Accepted Answer

5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and anytime going directly to or from work

Answer

Anytime at all, day or night, as long as no passengers ride along

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9 p.m. to 5 a.m., when traffic is light

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Only during school hours and only on school days

Question 10

How long must a teen hold the Level Two license before applying for a Full Provisional License?

Accepted Answer

At least six months

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At least 30 days

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At least nine months

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At least one year

Question 11

When driving unsupervised with a Level Two license, how many passengers under 21 who are not household members may ride?

Accepted Answer

One (plus one more student going directly to or from school)

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Three, if one of them is at least 18

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None at all, under any circumstances

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Any number of them, as long as every passenger wears a seat belt

Question 12

Under 18, may a North Carolina provisional driver use a cell phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

No, except to call for emergencies (or parent, guardian or spouse)

Answer

Yes, but only to use a map app

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Yes, but only while stopped at a red light

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Yes, as long as the phone stays in hands-free or speaker mode

Question 13

What happens to a provisional licensee convicted of driving after consuming any alcohol or drugs?

Accepted Answer

One-year license revocation

Answer

Two points only

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A warning letter mailed to the parents

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A 30-day suspension

Question 14

Under "Lose Control/Lose Your License," what causes a student to lose the license?

Accepted Answer

A school suspension of more than 10 consecutive days

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Two or more unexcused absences during a single semester

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A failing grade in any class

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A single after-school detention

Question 15

How long does a license loss under "Lose Control/Lose Your License" last?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

Until age 18

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

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