The real North Carolina knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains one fixed 20 question slice of the full free 180 question bank, with an explanation after each answer.
Sample question from test 8
safe-driving
In which direction do vehicles travel around a traffic circle or roundabout?
- To the right around the circle in a counterclockwise direction
- To the left around the circle in a clockwise direction
- Straight across the center whenever traffic is light
- In either direction according to the driver’s preferred lane
Answer: To the right around the circle in a counterclockwise direction. Vehicles in a traffic circle travel to the right around the circle in a counterclockwise direction until reaching the road where they intend to turn. The clockwise choice reverses the required flow, while crossing the center would create a direct conflict with circulating traffic. A driver should enter carefully, stay in the proper lane, look and signal before changing lanes, and leave by making a right turn. The direction cue prevents wrong way movement in the circle.