North Carolina permit practice tests
5 free practice tests built like the NCDMV written knowledge test: 25 questions, 20 correct to pass. Every answer is explained and cites the page of the North Carolina Driver Handbook it comes from.
Practice tests
- Practice test 125 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 225 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 325 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 425 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 525 questions · answers explained
- Road signs test25 sign and pavement-marking questions
The North Carolina knowledge test at a glance
| Official test | Written knowledge test |
|---|---|
| Questions | 25 questions (commonly reported; not published by the state) |
| Passing score | 80% correct (20 of 25 on a 25-question test) |
| Minimum age for a permit | Teens can apply for a Level 1 Limited Learner Permit from age 15 through 17, once they have a Driver's Education Certificate. |
| Permit fee | A Level 1 Limited Learner Permit, for drivers aged 15 to 17, costs $25.50. |
| Handbook used | North Carolina Driver Handbook |
| Questions last checked | November 2, 2026 |
All North Carolina permit test facts, with sources · North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
How to use these tests
Take one test at a time and read the explanation after every question, including the ones you get right. The five tests share no questions, so working through all of them covers 125 different questions from across the handbook. If you miss a question, the citation tells you which handbook page to re-read.