North Carolina: Driving record & suspensions
Driver license points, insurance points, suspensions and getting your license back. Split into 4 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Driving record & suspensions — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “If you accumulate how many driver license points may you be assigned to a driver improvement clinic?”
StartDriving record & suspensions — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “How many driver license points does a conviction for reckless driving carry for a driver of a commercial motor vehicle?”
StartDriving record & suspensions — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “Your driving privilege will be revoked for at least 30 days if you are convicted of what?”
StartDriving record & suspensions — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “What may happen if you are convicted of a violation outside North Carolina?”
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If you accumulate how many driver license points may you be assigned to a driver improvement clinic?
- Four points
- Nine points
- Seven points
- Twelve points
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Correct answer: Seven points
The manual says accumulating seven points may lead to an assignment to a driver improvement clinic.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many points are deducted from your driving record upon satisfactory completion of a driver improvement clinic?
- One point
- Three points
- Five points
- Seven points
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Correct answer: Three points
Three points are deducted after satisfactory completion of the clinic.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Your license may be suspended if you accumulate as many as how many points within a three-year period?
- 7 points
- 8 points
- 10 points
- 12 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
The manual says accumulating as many as 12 points within a three-year period may lead to suspension.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many points within three years following the reinstatement of your license can result in a second suspension?
- Eight points
- Four points
- Seven points
- Twelve points
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Correct answer: Eight points
Eight points within three years after reinstatement can result in a second suspension.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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For how long may a license be taken for the first suspension under the point system?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- 6 months
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Correct answer: 60 days
The first point-system suspension is 60 days.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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For how long may a license be taken for the second suspension under the point system?
- 60 days
- 6 months
- 90 days
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
The second point-system suspension is 6 months.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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For how long may a license be taken for the third suspension under the point system?
- 60 days
- 6 months
- 24 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
The third point-system suspension is 12 months.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What happens to your driver license points when your driving privilege is reinstated?
- All previous driver license points are canceled
- Only points older than three years are canceled
- Half of the points are canceled
- The points stay on the record for three more years
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Correct answer: All previous driver license points are canceled
When the privilege is reinstated, all previous driver license points are canceled.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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When your driving privilege is reinstated and driver license points are canceled, which points are NOT canceled?
- Points for reckless driving
- Points for speeding
- Insurance points
- Points for passing a stopped school bus
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Correct answer: Insurance points
The cancellation of driver license points does not pertain to insurance points.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for passing a stopped school bus carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The manual's points table gives 5 points for passing a stopped school bus.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for aggressive driving carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The manual's points table gives 5 points for aggressive driving.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for reckless driving carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 4 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's points table gives 4 points for reckless driving.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for hit and run with property damage only carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's points table gives 4 points for hit and run with property damage only.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for following too closely carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's points table gives 4 points for following too closely.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for driving on the wrong side of the road carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's points table gives 4 points for driving on the wrong side of the road.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for illegal passing carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 4 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's points table gives 4 points for illegal passing.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for failure to yield right of way to a bicycle, motor scooter or motorcycle carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's points table gives 4 points for failure to yield right of way to a bicycle, motor scooter or motorcycle.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for running through a stop sign carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for running through a stop sign.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for speeding in excess of 55 mph carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for speeding in excess of 55 mph.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for failure to yield right of way (other than to a pedestrian, bicycle, motor scooter or motorcycle) carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for failure to yield right of way.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for running through a red light carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for running through a red light.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for having no driver license or a license expired more than one year carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for having no driver license or a license expired more than one year.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for failure to stop for a siren carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for failure to stop for a siren.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for driving through a safety zone carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for driving through a safety zone.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for having no liability insurance carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for having no liability insurance.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for failure to report an accident where such a report is required carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for failure to report an accident where such a report is required.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for speeding in a school zone in excess of the posted school zone speed limit carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's points table gives 3 points for speeding in a school zone in excess of the posted school zone speed limit.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for failure to properly restrain a child in a restraint or seat belt carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The manual's points table gives 2 points for failure to properly restrain a child in a restraint or seat belt.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for all other moving violations carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The manual's points table gives 2 points for all other moving violations.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for littering with the use of a motor vehicle (G.S. 14-399) carry for a regular (non-commercial) driver?
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
The manual's points table gives 1 point for littering with the use of a motor vehicle (G.S. 14-399).
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for passing a stopped school bus carry for a driver of a commercial motor vehicle?
- 7 points
- 6 points
- 5 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
The manual's commercial motor vehicle points table gives 8 points for passing a stopped school bus.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for a rail-highway crossing violation carry for a driver of a commercial motor vehicle?
- 6 points
- 5 points
- 7 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The manual's commercial motor vehicle points table gives 6 points for a rail-highway crossing violation.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for reckless driving carry for a driver of a commercial motor vehicle?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
The manual's commercial motor vehicle points table gives 5 points for reckless driving.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for running through a red light carry for a driver of a commercial motor vehicle?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's commercial motor vehicle points table gives 4 points for running through a red light.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for possessing an alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of the vehicle carry for a driver of a commercial motor vehicle?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual's commercial motor vehicle points table gives 4 points for possessing an alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of the vehicle.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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How many driver license points does a conviction for all other moving violations carry for a driver of a commercial motor vehicle?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The manual's commercial motor vehicle points table gives 3 points for all other moving violations.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Which conviction results in no points being assessed?
- Following too closely
- Failure to report an accident
- Illegal parking
- Littering from a motor vehicle
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Correct answer: Illegal parking
The manual lists illegal parking among the offenses for which no points are assessed.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Which conviction results in no points being assessed?
- Failure to stop for a siren when it is sounding
- Failure to display a current inspection certificate
- Driving through a safety zone while it is occupied
- Failure to properly restrain a child in a car
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Correct answer: Failure to display a current inspection certificate
Failure to display a current inspection certificate is on the list of offenses with no points.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What may happen to the fine of a person who commits a point-assessable offense while operating a commercial motor vehicle?
- They may be assessed one and a half times the fine authorized by statute
- The fine may be waived if the driver has no prior points on record
- They may be assessed the normal fine authorized by statute, with no points
- They may be assessed double the fine or penalty authorized by statute
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Correct answer: They may be assessed double the fine or penalty authorized by statute
The manual says a commercial motor vehicle offender may be assessed double the fine or penalty authorized by statute.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What do insurance companies use to determine insurance rates?
- A different point system from the DMV's driver license points
- The DMV's driver license points
- Only the number of years a driver has been licensed
- The driver improvement clinic record
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Correct answer: A different point system from the DMV's driver license points
The manual says insurance companies use a different point system to determine insurance rates.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Your driving privilege will be revoked for at least 30 days if you are convicted of what?
- Driving more than 5 mph over the speed limit at any speed
- Driving more than 10 mph over the speed limit in a school zone
- Driving more than 15 mph over the speed limit at a speed higher than 55 mph
- Driving more than 15 mph over the speed limit at a speed of 45 mph
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Correct answer: Driving more than 15 mph over the speed limit at a speed higher than 55 mph
The manual lists driving more than 15 mph over the limit at a speed higher than 55 mph as a 30-day minimum revocation.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Which conviction can lead to a 60-day revocation of your driving privilege?
- A first charge of speeding over 55 mph and 5 mph above the limit within one year
- A second charge of speeding over 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the limit within one year
- A charge of illegal parking made twice within one year
- A second charge of following too closely within one year
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Correct answer: A second charge of speeding over 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the limit within one year
A second charge of speeding over 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the limit within one year is taken for 60 days.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Which conviction can lead to a 60-day revocation of your driving privilege?
- Speeding plus illegal parking on the same occasion
- Two convictions of failure to report an accident
- Speeding in a school zone with a passenger
- Speeding plus reckless driving on the same occasion
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Correct answer: Speeding plus reckless driving on the same occasion
Speeding plus reckless driving on the same occasion is taken for 60 days.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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When may the DMV suspend your driving privilege after a conviction such as speeding plus reckless driving on the same occasion?
- As soon as it receives the conviction report from the court
- Only after 30 days have passed since the conviction
- Only after you have failed a driver improvement clinic
- Only after a hearing in the judicial district where you reside
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Correct answer: As soon as it receives the conviction report from the court
The DMV may suspend your privilege as soon as it receives the conviction report from the court.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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If your driving privilege is revoked, where may you have the right to a hearing?
- In the judicial district where the offense occurred
- Only at the DMV headquarters
- In the judicial district where you reside
- In any county you choose
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Correct answer: In the judicial district where you reside
The manual says you may have the right to a hearing in the judicial district where you reside.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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At a hearing about a revoked driving privilege, what may you do?
- Take the road test again to replace the revocation and get your license back
- State any facts you think entitle you to driving privileges or a shorter suspension
- Pay a fine to end the revocation immediately at the hearing
- Only listen while the DMV reads the court report aloud to you
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Correct answer: State any facts you think entitle you to driving privileges or a shorter suspension
At the hearing you may state any facts that you think should entitle you to driving privileges or to a reduction of the suspension period.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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How will you be notified of the time and place of a hearing about your revoked driving privilege?
- By telephone call
- By text message
- By email
- By mail
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Correct answer: By mail
The manual says you will be notified by mail of the time and place of the hearing.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Within how many days may you appeal the DMV's decision if the hearing gives you no help?
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
You may appeal the DMV's decision within 30 days.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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To which court may you appeal the DMV's decision to revoke your driving privilege?
- The court of the county where the offense occurred
- The state Supreme Court
- The Superior Court of the county where you live
- The Division of Motor Vehicles headquarters
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Correct answer: The Superior Court of the county where you live
The appeal goes to the Superior Court of the county where you live, which reviews whether there were proper grounds for revoking.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for manslaughter?
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 3 years
- Permanent
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Correct answer: 1 year
The suspension table lists manslaughter at 1 year.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for death by vehicle?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 3 years
- 1 year
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Correct answer: 1 year
The suspension table lists death by vehicle at 1 year.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for manslaughter while under the influence of an impairing substance?
- Permanent
- 1 year
- 3 years
- Four years
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Correct answer: Permanent
The suspension table lists manslaughter while under the influence of an impairing substance as permanent.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for assault with a motor vehicle?
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 1 year
The suspension table lists assault with a motor vehicle at 1 year.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for failure to stop and give aid when involved in an accident?
- 60 days
- 1 year
- 90 days
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 1 year
The suspension table lists failure to stop and give aid at 1 year.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for prearranged racing with another motor vehicle on the highway?
- 90 days
- 1 year
- Permanent
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 3 years
The suspension table lists prearranged racing at 3 years.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for watching, betting on or loaning a car for prearranged racing?
- 3 years
- 60 days
- 1 year
- Permanent
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Correct answer: 3 years
The suspension table lists watching, betting on or loaning a car for prearranged racing at 3 years.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for two charges of reckless driving committed within 12 months?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 1 year
The suspension table lists two charges of reckless driving within 12 months at 1 year.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the suspension time for attempting to obtain a license or learner permit under false pretense?
- 30 days
- 1 year
- 90 days
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 1 year
The suspension table lists attempting to obtain a license or learner permit under false pretense at 1 year.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What will an officer do when he or she finds that someone has loaned or is operating a motor vehicle willfully in prearranged racing?
- Issue a warning and release the vehicle
- Tow the vehicle and return it after 30 days
- Immediately sell the vehicle at auction
- Seize the vehicle
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Correct answer: Seize the vehicle
The manual says the officer will seize the vehicle.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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If a person is convicted of prearranged racing, what may the court order regarding the vehicle?
- That it be sold at public auction
- That it be returned with a speed limiter
- That it be donated to the county
- That it be kept by the DMV for one year
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Correct answer: That it be sold at public auction
If the person is convicted, the court may order the vehicle sold at public auction.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What may happen if you are convicted of a violation outside North Carolina?
- Nothing, because North Carolina ignores out-of-state convictions completely
- Only your points are reduced, and no suspension is possible at all
- Your license may be suspended or revoked as if it happened in North Carolina
- Only your vehicle registration is suspended, but not your license
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Correct answer: Your license may be suspended or revoked as if it happened in North Carolina
Out-of-state convictions may result in suspension or revocation just as if the violations occurred in North Carolina.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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If a suspension occurs because of an out-of-state conviction, how must the Division notify you of the effective date?
- By telephone call
- By correspondence
- By a notice posted at the courthouse
- It is not required to notify you
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Correct answer: By correspondence
The Division must notify you by correspondence of the effective date of the suspension.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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How long does a revocation for failing to appear in court or pay a fine remain in effect?
- For exactly 30 days, after which it ends automatically
- For one year, no matter whether the fine is paid or not
- Until the driver passes a new road test at a license office
- Until the court notifies the division the fine is paid or waived
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Correct answer: Until the court notifies the division the fine is paid or waived
The revocation remains in effect until the division is notified by the court that the citation or fine has been paid or waived.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Does complying with a citation relieve you of the consequences for the actual offense if you are convicted?
- No, complying does not relieve you of the consequences
- Yes, all points and penalties are removed from your record
- Yes, but only the points are removed from your record
- Yes, but only if you comply within 30 days of the citation
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Correct answer: No, complying does not relieve you of the consequences
The manual says complying with the citation does not relieve you of the consequences for the actual offense if convicted.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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To ask the court to reduce or waive what you owe if you can't afford to pay a ticket, which form do you fill out first?
- An Application for Reinstatement
- A Notice of Appeal to the Superior Court
- The Motion for Relief (AOC-CR-415)
- A Driver Improvement Clinic enrollment form
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Correct answer: The Motion for Relief (AOC-CR-415)
Step 1 of Option A is to fill out the Motion for Relief, AOC-CR-415.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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If you can't afford to pay a ticket, where do you give the Motion for Relief?
- To any driver license office in the state, in person, by hand
- To the clerk's office of the court in the county of the offense
- To the highway patrol office that is nearest to your home address
- To the DMV headquarters office in the state capital city, by mail
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Correct answer: To the clerk's office of the court in the county of the offense
Step 2 is to give the motion to the clerk at the court of the county in which you received your motor vehicle offense.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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At a hearing on a Motion for Relief, what might the judge do if you cannot afford to pay?
- Only require full payment of the amount within 24 hours
- Only add a late fee on top of the amount already owed
- Only refer you to the DMV to apply for a new license
- Reduce the amount owed, set a payment plan, or waive what you owe
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Correct answer: Reduce the amount owed, set a payment plan, or waive what you owe
The judge might reduce the amount you owe, give you a payment plan you can afford, or waive what you owe.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Do you need a lawyer at the hearing on your Motion for Relief?
- No, you do not need a lawyer but may use one
- Yes, a lawyer is required at every hearing
- Yes, unless the amount owed is very small
- No, and you may not bring a lawyer to the hearing
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Correct answer: No, you do not need a lawyer but may use one
The manual says you do not need a lawyer but may use one.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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After you pay the court in full the amount owed on a ticket, what happens next to stop your suspension?
- You must pay the DMV the same amount again
- You must take the DMV knowledge test again
- The court notifies DMV, and DMV stops your suspension
- You must wait 30 days and then request a hearing
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Correct answer: The court notifies DMV, and DMV stops your suspension
After payment in full the court notifies DMV, and DMV will stop the suspension.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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If you can afford to pay a ticket in full, what is the first step to stop the suspension of your license?
- Call the DMV license office nearest you to ask how to pay it
- Call the clerk's office of the court where you got the offense
- Fill out the Motion for Relief and give it to the judge first
- Go to any driver license office and pay the ticket there today
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Correct answer: Call the clerk's office of the court where you got the offense
Step 1 of Option B is to call the clerk's office in the court of the county where you received the offense.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A provisional licensee's license may be suspended for how long upon conviction of a second moving violation within a 12-month period?
- 60 days
- 90 days
- Six months
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
A second moving violation within 12 months brings a 30-day suspension for a provisional licensee.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A provisional licensee's license may be suspended for how long upon conviction of a third moving violation within a 12-month period?
- 90 days
- 30 days
- Six months
- One year
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Correct answer: 90 days
A third moving violation within 12 months brings a 90-day suspension for a provisional licensee.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A provisional licensee's license may be suspended for how long upon conviction of a fourth moving violation within a 12-month period?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- Six months
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
A fourth moving violation within 12 months brings a six-month suspension for a provisional licensee.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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What identification must you provide to reinstate your driving privilege?
- Only a birth certificate
- A driver license, or two other acceptable forms of ID
- Only a Social Security card
- A driver license and two other acceptable forms of ID
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Correct answer: A driver license, or two other acceptable forms of ID
Reinstatement requires proof of identity: a driver license or two other acceptable forms of ID.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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Where do you go to reinstate your driving privilege?
- Only the office in your county of residence
- Only the office where your license was taken
- Only the court where you were convicted
- Any driver license office
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Correct answer: Any driver license office
The first step for reinstatement is to visit any driver license office.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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Which is a step for reinstating your driving privilege?
- Reapply for a driver license
- Attend a driver improvement clinic
- Post a bond with the court
- Wait one year with no violations
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Correct answer: Reapply for a driver license
The reinstatement steps include reapplying for a driver license.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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Which is a step for reinstating your driving privilege, if it is required?
- Provide a letter from your employer
- Provide proof of a clean driving record for three years
- Provide proof of insurance
- Provide proof of completed community service
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Correct answer: Provide proof of insurance
The reinstatement steps include providing proof of insurance if required.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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Which form must be completed before you can obtain your driving record?
- The Driver License Duplicate and Address Change Request Form
- The Vehicle Registration Renewal and Inspection Request Form
- The Driver Privacy Protection Act Request Form
- The Certificate of Title Reassignment and Transfer Form
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Correct answer: The Driver Privacy Protection Act Request Form
The Driver Privacy Protection Act Request Form (DL-DPPA-I) must be completed before the driving record can be obtained.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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Which type of driver license record check usually is required for court appearances?
- A three year history check
- A certified record check
- A seven year history check
- An address history check
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Correct answer: A certified record check
The manual says a certified driver license record check usually is required for court appearances.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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For what purposes are three and seven year driver license record checks normally used?
- Court appearances and legal proceedings
- Vehicle title and registration transfers
- License renewal and address changes
- Insurance and employment purposes
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Correct answer: Insurance and employment purposes
Three and seven year record checks normally are used for insurance and employment purposes.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)