NC Road Signs Practice case studies
NC Road Signs Practice · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NC Road Signs Practice exam on this platform is an independent study tool for anyone preparing for the knowledge test that North Carolina requires before issuing a learner permit or driver license. It is aimed at first-time teen applicants, adult applicants, drivers new to North Carolina, and anyone who needs to refresh sign recognition after a lapse. The NC Road Signs Practice case studies are 5 cases and about 2,742 words.
1Red Arrow, No-Turn Sign, and a Directing Officer
you are southbound on a four-lane arterial in Raleigh, in the right-turn lane for a major intersection. The signal for your lane shows a steady red right arrow, and a 'NO TURN ON RED' sign is mounted on the mast arm.
599 words, about 3 min2Flagger Waves You onto an Occupied One-Lane Bridge
You are driving a 24-foot box truck eastbound on a two-lane rural highway in North Carolina at 50 mph. A temporary orange sign reads 'ROAD WORK 1,500 FT'; 600 feet later a second sign reads 'ONE LANE BRIDGE.' At the bridge, a flagger holds a STOP/SLOW paddle turned to STOP.
557 words, about 3 min3Beacons Off, Children Still Crossing
on a Wednesday, you are westbound on a two-lane street posted 35 mph. You approach a school zone with a 'SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 25 WHEN FLASHING' sign; the yellow beacons are not flashing.
543 words, about 3 min4Motorhome at a Passive Two-Track Crossing
You are driving a 30-foot motorhome southbound on a two-lane road at 45 mph. You approach a passive railroad crossing marked only with a crossbuck and a '2 TRACKS' sign.
524 words, about 3 min5Exit-Only Lane, Solid Line, and a Semi Alongside
You are driving an unfamiliar rental car northbound on a six-lane freeway at 65 mph. An overhead sign assembly 0.5 mile before your exit shows three downward arrows: the left two lanes continue straight, and the right lane has an 'EXIT ONLY' plaque.
519 words, about 3 min