North Carolina NCDMV practice test
98 free practice questions and 56 optional paid questions. Practice by topic, save your progress and review your mistakes.
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North Carolina written test at a glance
The DMV written test is the first step toward a North Carolina learner permit. Our simulator uses 25 questions and a passing target of 20 correct answers (80%). Before your visit, check the current official format on the agency website.
Fees
Level 1 limited learner permit: $25.50. This amount is for the teen Level 1 credential, not a universal price for every North Carolina license. Official source
Documents
Use the Level 1 page for the teen route, rather than the adult first-license checklist. It explains driver education and the current supporting forms. Read its current notices before collecting school-related paperwork. Official source
Booking a visit
Start from the NCDMV new-driver instructions and follow the office or appointment links there. Select the teen Level 1 or adult service that applies to you and confirm testing availability at that office. Official source
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Purchase and access
Sets 1–2 are free. A one-time $4.99 payment unlocks sets 3–4 for this state in every site language. Other states are separate purchases.
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Our simulator uses 25 questions and a passing target of 20/25. It combines the sets you can access. Practice questions are original educational examples, not the agency’s actual exam.
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