North Carolina: Pedestrian rights Practice Test
Crosswalks, using the horn and yielding to pedestrians.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "North Carolina Driver Handbook" (Revised May 2025), North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).
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At an intersection without traffic signals, where do pedestrians have the right of way?
- Only in marked crosswalks that are painted with two white lines
- Only when they are crossing in a group of two or more people
- In marked crosswalks or in unmarked crosswalks formed by imaginary lines
- Only when they have started to cross before the vehicle arrives
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Correct answer: In marked crosswalks or in unmarked crosswalks formed by imaginary lines
The manual says pedestrians have the right of way at intersections without signals in marked crosswalks or in unmarked crosswalks formed by imaginary lines extending from the sidewalks across the streets.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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At intersections controlled by ordinary traffic signals, what must pedestrians do?
- Cross whenever the traffic in both directions has stopped
- Obey the same signals as drivers traveling in the same direction
- Obey only the signals that are facing the cross street traffic
- Cross at any time as long as they stay inside a crosswalk
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Correct answer: Obey the same signals as drivers traveling in the same direction
The manual says pedestrians at intersections controlled by ordinary traffic signals must obey the same signals as drivers traveling in the same direction.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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When a pedestrian crosses with a green signal, who has the right of way?
- Vehicles that are turning across the path of the pedestrian
- Whichever of the two reaches the crosswalk first, driver or pedestrian
- Vehicles, unless the pedestrian is walking in a marked crosswalk
- The pedestrian, over all vehicles including those turning across the path
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Correct answer: The pedestrian, over all vehicles including those turning across the path
The manual says pedestrians crossing with a green signal have the right of way over all vehicles, including those turning across their paths.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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If a traffic signal changes to yellow or red while a pedestrian is still in the street, what must drivers do?
- Allow the pedestrian to complete the crossing safely
- Wait for the pedestrian to return to the curb
- Sound the horn so the pedestrian hurries
- Drive around the pedestrian on the right
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Correct answer: Allow the pedestrian to complete the crossing safely
The manual says drivers must allow a pedestrian who remains in the street when the signal changes to complete the crossing safely.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which pedestrian is given special consideration at an intersection with no traffic signals?
- Any pedestrian who is carrying several large packages or bags at once
- Any pedestrian who is walking with a small child by the hand at a crossing
- A blind pedestrian with a white cane, a red-tipped white cane or a guide dog
- A pedestrian who is wearing bright clothing or a reflective vest
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Correct answer: A blind pedestrian with a white cane, a red-tipped white cane or a guide dog
The manual says the law gives a blind pedestrian special consideration at an intersection without signals when the pedestrian extends a white cane, or a white cane with a red tip, or has a guide dog.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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When special "Walk" or "Don't Walk" signals are operating, what must pedestrians do?
- Obey the regular traffic signals instead
- Obey them rather than regular traffic signals
- Cross only when the driver waves them across
- Ignore them at marked crosswalks
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Correct answer: Obey them rather than regular traffic signals
The manual says that when these special pedestrian signals are operating, pedestrians must obey them rather than regular traffic signals.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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If you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, what should you do?
- Speed up to pass ahead of the pedestrian
- Flash your headlights and keep going
- Swerve to the left around the pedestrian
- Give a warning with your horn
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Correct answer: Give a warning with your horn
The manual says to give a warning with your horn in this situation.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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When does the law require drivers to use the horn?
- Whenever a pedestrian may be affected by your turn, stop or start from parking
- Whenever you are parking beside a curb on a city street
- Whenever you are approaching an intersection that has a green light
- Whenever you are entering a roadway from a private driveway or alley
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Correct answer: Whenever a pedestrian may be affected by your turn, stop or start from parking
The manual says the law requires drivers to use the horn whenever a pedestrian may be affected by a turn, stop or start from a parked position.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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According to the manual, how should a safe driver treat a pedestrian's right of way?
- Yield only when the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk
- Yield only when the pedestrian has a Walk signal to cross
- Yield right of way whether or not the pedestrian is entitled to it
- Keep the right of way whenever the driver has a green light
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Correct answer: Yield right of way whether or not the pedestrian is entitled to it
The manual says the safe driver yields right of way to a pedestrian whether the pedestrian is entitled to it or not.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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At the crosswalk of a roundabout, who must drivers yield to?
- Pedestrians using the crosswalk
- Only bicyclists using the crosswalk
- No one, because the crosswalk is outside the circle
- Only pedestrians who are already in the roadway
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Correct answer: Pedestrians using the crosswalk
Drivers should yield to pedestrians using the crosswalk at the roundabout.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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Where should pedestrians cross at a roundabout?
- Directly through the middle of the roundabout island
- Anywhere along the inside edge of the circle
- Marked crosswalks along the outside of the roundabout
- Across the truck apron at the center of the circle
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Correct answer: Marked crosswalks along the outside of the roundabout
Pedestrians should use marked crosswalks along the outside of the roundabout and not walk through the middle of it.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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In cities, about how many of the persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians?
- About two of every five
- About one of every ten
- About one of every five
- About one of every two
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Correct answer: About two of every five
In cities about two of every five persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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In rural areas, about how many of the persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians?
- About two of every five
- About one of every five
- About one of every 10
- About one of every three
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Correct answer: About one of every 10
In rural areas the rate is about one of every 10.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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Who are most of the pedestrians killed in crashes?
- Adults who are walking to and from work or school each day
- Children, elderly persons or those who have been drinking
- People who are walking on the shoulder in bad weather
- Runners and joggers who are wearing dark clothing at night
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Correct answer: Children, elderly persons or those who have been drinking
Most pedestrians killed are children, elderly persons or people who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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Which side of the road should pedestrians walk on?
- The right side, with the flow of traffic
- The shoulder on whichever side is wider
- Either side, as long as they wear white
- The left side, facing traffic
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Correct answer: The left side, facing traffic
Pedestrians should always walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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What should pedestrians wear or carry so that drivers can see them?
- Something white
- Something red
- Something black
- Something blue
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Correct answer: Something white
The manual says pedestrians should wear or carry something white and not assume drivers can see them.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)
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What should a pedestrian use at night to be more visible?
- A whistle
- An umbrella
- A flashlight
- A bright hat
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Correct answer: A flashlight
At night it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians, so pedestrians should use a flashlight.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 91 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 91)