North Carolina: Driving record & suspensions — Part 2 Practice Test
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?” · “What do insurance companies use to determine insurance rates?”
Independent educational site · not affiliated with any government agency or DMV
Ready? Test yourself
- Instant feedback with an explanation
- Every answer cites its source in the manual
- Your best score is saved on this device
Questions are original and based on the official manual "North Carolina Driver Handbook" (Revised May 2025), North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).
All 20 questions in this practice test
Take the test above first, then use this list to study. Tap “Show answer” to see the correct answer and explanation.
Show the questions and answersHide the questions
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
Which conviction results in no points being assessed?
- Following too closely
- Failure to report an accident
- Illegal parking
- Littering from a motor vehicle
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)