North Carolina DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: Four years

A second DWI conviction brings a mandatory four-year revocation when the prior offense occurred within three years of the current one.

Correct answer: Seven years

A fourth DWI conviction brings a mandatory permanent revocation and is considered a felony if the three prior DWI convictions occurred within the past seven years.

Correct answer: An ignition interlock device to be installed on the vehicle

A DWI conviction with a BAC of 0.15 or more (or another conviction within the past seven years) requires an ignition interlock device on the vehicle.

Correct answer: 0.00

A 0.00 alcohol-concentration restriction applies when the conviction involves a commercial vehicle, driving after consuming alcohol or drugs while under 21, or felony death by vehicle.

Correct answer: 60 days

A point-system suspension is 60 days for the first suspension, 6 months for the second, and 12 months for the third.

Correct answer: 4 points

Hit and run, property damage only, adds 4 points — the same as reckless driving, following too closely, and illegal passing.

Correct answer: A Class I felony with a minimum $1,250 fine

If a driver willfully passes a stopped school bus and strikes a person, the offense is elevated to a Class I felony with a minimum fine of $1,250.

Correct answer: A Class H felony with a minimum $2,500 fine

The harshest tier applies when a driver willfully passes a stopped school bus and causes a death — a Class H felony with a minimum fine of $2,500.

Correct answer: No — North Carolina does not issue a hardship driving permit or license

North Carolina does not issue a hardship driving permit or license. Even if a Driving Eligibility Certificate is issued due to hardship, the steps in graduated licensing must still be followed.

Correct answer: Within 60 days

You must notify the Division of an address change within 60 days and obtain a duplicate license. The same 60-day rule applies to a legal name change.

Correct answer: The same penalty as driving without a license

If your license is restricted to corrective lenses, you must wear them at all times while driving. The penalty for driving without the proper corrective lenses is the same as driving without a license.

Correct answer: Compress two intersections into one controlled by a single set of traffic signals

A single-point interchange combines two intersections into a single intersection over or under a free-flowing road, with through and left-turning traffic controlled by one set of signals so vehicles clear the intersection quickly.

Correct answer: Within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail

North Carolina law requires you to stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail, and not proceed until you can cross safely.

Correct answer: A Class I felony with a minimum fine of $1,250

Willfully passing a stopped school bus and striking a person is a Class I felony with a minimum fine of $1,250. If the violation causes a death, it is a Class H felony with a minimum $2,500 fine.

Correct answer: No closer than 100 feet

Do not park within 100 feet of an emergency vehicle that has stopped to investigate an accident or to give assistance.

Correct answer: Within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail

When required to stop at a railroad grade crossing, you must stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail, and not proceed until you can do so safely.

Correct answer: Slow to a reduced, safe speed until you are completely past the emergency vehicle

Where there is only one lane in your direction, you cannot change lanes, so the law requires you to slow to a reduced, safe speed until you are completely past the stopped emergency vehicle.

Correct answer: 200 feet

Signal at least the last 100 feet before turning or stopping, and at least 200 feet where the speed limit is 45 mph or more — the faster you go, the earlier you should signal.

Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is 400 feet or less

Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is 400 feet or less. You must also use them whenever you use your windshield wipers in bad weather.

Correct answer: During the first 10 to 15 minutes after rain begins to fall

Roads are most dangerous just after rain begins because, for the first 10–15 minutes, water mixes with oil, dirt, and rubber to create a slick surface. Drive with extreme caution.

Correct answer: Remain stopped until pedestrians clear, then proceed after coming to a complete stop

When a hybrid beacon is flashing red, vehicles must remain stopped until the pedestrians (or emergency vehicles) have cleared. After they clear, and after first coming to a complete stop, vehicles may begin moving.

Correct answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone

The pennant-shaped yellow warning sign emphasizes the "DO NOT PASS" regulation. It is placed on the left side of the road and points to the beginning of the no-passing zone (the solid yellow line in your lane).

Correct answer: A railroad crossing is ahead — slow down and be ready to stop

A circular sign with a black cross and black "RR" on a yellow background gives advance warning of a railroad crossing. Slow down and stop if necessary to be sure you can safely clear the crossing.

Correct answer: Give directions, routes, distances or indicate services

Guide/informational signs give directions, routes, distances, and indicate services. Green, brown or blue rectangular guide signs provide directions and distances; blue-and-white signs indicate a nearby hospital, Highway Patrol station, or telephone.

Correct answer: Left-turn movements only — never for passing or merging into traffic

A special center lane reserved for two-way left-turn movements must not be used for passing another vehicle or for merging into traffic.