North Carolina: Right of way & turning — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “At what speeds does the modern roundabout require vehicles to travel?” · “In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane are you typically in to exit right?”
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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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Compared with traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals, what do roundabouts help reduce?
- The number of lanes needed
- Congestion and backups
- The width of the crosswalks
- The need for bicycle lanes
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Correct answer: Congestion and backups
Roundabouts help reduce the congestion and backups more typical of traditional intersections with stop signs and traffic signals.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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Compared with waiting at a traffic signal, how does a driver generally enter a roundabout?
- More slowly
- More quickly
- At the same pace
- Only after a full stop
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Correct answer: More quickly
The manual says a driver generally enters the roundabout more quickly than if waiting at a traffic signal.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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At what speeds does the modern roundabout require vehicles to travel?
- 5–10 mph
- 25–30 mph
- 35–40 mph
- 15–20 mph
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Correct answer: 15–20 mph
The modern roundabout requires vehicles to travel at lower speeds of 15–20 mph, making them safer than traffic circles.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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What does a yellow roundabout ahead sign indicate?
- You should slow down
- You must stop before you enter
- You must yield to trains ahead
- You are entering a one-way street
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Correct answer: You should slow down
As you approach a roundabout you will see a yellow roundabout ahead sign, indicating you should slow down.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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Whom must drivers yield to when entering a roundabout?
- Vehicles waiting to enter from the other approaches
- Only vehicles that are larger than your own
- Any vehicles or bicyclists already in the roundabout
- Only vehicles in the left lane of the roundabout
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Correct answer: Any vehicles or bicyclists already in the roundabout
Drivers yield to any vehicles or bicyclists already in 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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What is true of vehicles already in the roundabout?
- They must yield to approaching vehicles
- They must stop before each exit
- They must let the largest vehicle go first
- They do not yield to approaching vehicles
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Correct answer: They do not yield to approaching vehicles
The manual says those already in the roundabout do not yield to approaching vehicles.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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In which direction does everyone using a roundabout move?
- Clockwise
- Counterclockwise
- Toward the left side of the circle
- Whichever direction is shortest
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Correct answer: Counterclockwise
Everyone using the roundabout moves in a counterclockwise direction.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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What should drivers use when exiting a roundabout?
- Hazard flashers
- High-beam headlights
- Turn signals
- The horn
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Correct answer: Turn signals
Drivers should use turn signals when exiting a roundabout.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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In a single-lane roundabout, how far around do you go to turn right at the next street?
- A quarter of the way around
- Halfway around
- Three-quarters of the way around
- All the way around
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Correct answer: A quarter of the way around
In a single-lane roundabout you go a quarter of the way around to turn right at the next street.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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In a single-lane roundabout, how far around do you go to continue straight?
- A quarter of the way around
- Three-quarters of the way around
- Halfway around
- All the way around
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Correct answer: Halfway around
In a single-lane roundabout you go halfway around to continue straight.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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In a single-lane roundabout, how far around do you go before exiting to the right, instead of making a traditional left turn?
- A quarter of the way around
- Three-quarters of the way around
- Halfway around
- All the way around
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Correct answer: Three-quarters of the way around
Instead of a traditional left turn you go three-quarters of the way around before exiting to the right.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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In a single-lane roundabout, how far around do you go to make a U-turn?
- A quarter of the way around
- Halfway around
- Three-quarters of the way around
- Full circle
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Correct answer: Full circle
To make a U-turn in a single-lane roundabout you go full circle.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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Before entering a multi-lane roundabout, how should you choose the appropriate lane?
- Follow the vehicle ahead of you into its lane
- Enter the right lane in every case
- Observe signs and pavement markings
- Stop and wait for the roundabout to be empty
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Correct answer: Observe signs and pavement markings
As you approach a multi-lane roundabout, observe signs and pavement markings to choose the appropriate lane before entering.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane are you typically in to exit right?
- The right lane
- The left lane
- The lane closest to the center
- Whichever lane is empty
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Correct answer: The right lane
Typically you will be in the right lane to exit right out of 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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In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane do you stay in to go straight through, make a left turn or make a U-turn?
- The right lane
- Any lane that is open
- Whichever lane is empty
- The left lane
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Correct answer: The left lane
The manual says you stay in the left lane to go straight through the roundabout or make a left turn or U-turn.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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What should you not do while in a multi-lane roundabout?
- Use a turn signal
- Change lanes
- Yield to pedestrians
- Move counterclockwise
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Correct answer: Change lanes
The manual says not to change lanes while in 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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What is the concrete island in a roundabout that big trucks use to help them maneuver called?
- The lane divider
- The center median
- The yield island
- The truck apron
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Correct answer: The truck apron
The manual says big trucks should use the concrete island, called the truck apron, to help drivers maneuver around 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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You intend to make a turn in the city but are not in the proper lane. What should you do?
- Cut across lanes if traffic is light
- Stop and back up to the last intersection
- Slow down and force your way into the proper lane
- Continue to the next intersection and turn there
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Correct answer: Continue to the next intersection and turn there
If you are not in the proper lane for a turn, continue to the next intersection and turn there.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 63 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 63)
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On a one-way street, which lanes should you use for through-travel?
- The center lane(s)
- The outside lanes
- The left lane only
- The right lane only
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Correct answer: The center lane(s)
On a one-way street, use the center lane(s) for through-travel and the outside lanes for turning.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 63 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 63)