North Carolina Driver Handbook

Browse the full North Carolina Driver Handbook. Find the rules and regulations tested by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

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HANDBOOKPDF page 1
DMVdirectAccessPDF page 5
DMV on the Web NCDMV.govPDF page 6
Duplicate Driver License/ID Card on the WebPDF page 6
Online RenewalPDF page 6
Transportation AlternativesPDF page 8
Driver License Points, Insurance PointsPDF page 8
DWI Laws, Blood Alcohol Concentration RestrictionsPDF page 8
Renewal of License, Duplicate, Address Changes, Name ChangesPDF page 8
Table of ContentsPDF page 8
TurnaboutPDF page 12
Emergencies, SkidsPDF page 9
FeesPDF page 9
Funeral ProcessionsPDF page 54
No-ZonesPDF page 93
Regulatory, Warning, Guide/InformationalPDF page 9
Scanning, Communicating, Hand SignalsPDF page 9
Your LicensePDF page 9
Learner PermitPDF page 10
Motorcycle Learner PermitPDF page 11
Office HoursPDF page 10
Driving SkillsPDF page 11
Health RequirementsPDF page 11
Knowledge TestPDF page 11
VisionPDF page 11
Regular LicensesPDF page 12
Types of Licenses, PermitsPDF page 12
Commercial Driver License (CDL)PDF page 13
School Bus/School Activity BusPDF page 13
Limited Learner PermitPDF page 14
Level Three Full Provisional LicensePDF page 15
Level Two Limited Provisional LicensePDF page 15
New Residents Between the Ages of 15 and 18 YearsPDF page 16
The Provisional LicenseePDF page 16
Thinking Of Dropping Out?PDF page 16
Lose Control/Lose Your LicensePDF page 17
Required DocumentsPDF page 25
RestrictionsPDF page 17
DOCUMENTDETAILSPDF page 24
States Department of StatePDF page 18
Federal Identification”PDF page 24
RecordPDF page 19
Register of Deeds or governmentPDF page 19
Veteran Universal Access CardPDF page 19
CardPDF page 23
Passport or I-94PDF page 23
Table (6) – DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALSPDF page 23
Liability Insurance RequirementPDF page 25
North Carolina's REAL IDPDF page 26
Identification CardPDF page 28
Moving to North CarolinaPDF page 27
MilitaryPDF page 29
RenewalPDF page 28
Renewal By Mail (Temporary License)PDF page 28
VeteransPDF page 29
Address ChangesPDF page 30
DuplicatePDF page 30
Name ChangesPDF page 30
Identification CardsPDF page 31
StatuteFeePDF page 31
Organ Donor ProgramPDF page 32
Requirements for Sex Offender Registration ProgramPDF page 33
Selective Service System RegistrationPDF page 32
Alcohol and the LawPDF page 33
Chapter 2 — Alcohol and the LawPDF page 33
Driving While ImpairedPDF page 33
Alcohol and the Young DriverPDF page 34
Blood Alcohol Concentration RestrictionsPDF page 34
Driver License PointsPDF page 35
Conviction Point ValuePDF page 38
Chapter 3 — Your Driving PrivilegePDF page 41
SuspensionsPDF page 38
Offense Suspension TimePDF page 39
Out-of-State ConvictionPDF page 39
Failure to Appear and/or to Pay a FinePDF page 40
Driver License RestorationPDF page 41
Driver ConditionPDF page 42
Drowsy DrivingPDF page 43
Your DrivingPDF page 42
Cell PhonesPDF page 43
Distracted DrivingPDF page 43
DistractionsPDF page 43
AlcoholPDF page 44
MedicationsPDF page 44
Child SafetyPDF page 46
Seat BeltsPDF page 45
Booster Seats and Seat Belts for ChildrenPDF page 46
Child SeatsPDF page 46
Children and Air BagsPDF page 46
Back of a Pick-up TruckPDF page 47
North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Helmet LawPDF page 47
The Driver and PedestrianPDF page 49
Weather RiskPDF page 48
Protecting Motorcyclists From Unsafe MovementsPDF page 49
School BusesPDF page 49
Emergency and Law Enforcement VehiclesPDF page 51
The DriverPDF page 51
FOR STOPPED EMERGENCY & SERVICE VEHICLESPDF page 52
Safe Driving Around Farm EquipmentPDF page 53
The Law Enforcement OfficerPDF page 53
Adjusting Your Speed to Driving ConditionsPDF page 55
Driving on Your Side of the RoadPDF page 54
Rounding a CurvePDF page 55
FollowingPDF page 56
The Two-Second RulePDF page 56
TurningPDF page 56
PassingPDF page 57
Interchanges, Intersections, Roads, Streets and HighwaysPDF page 58
ParkingPDF page 58
Right-of-Way at IntersectionsPDF page 59
InterchangePDF page 59
RoundaboutsPDF page 60
Source: NCDOT’s Mobility and Safety Division (2011)PDF page 60
The N.C. Department of Transportation is constructingPDF page 60
Multi-Lane RoundaboutPDF page 61
Single-Lane RoundaboutPDF page 61
Railroad Crossing SafetyPDF page 63
OR PROBLEMPDF page 64
R AILROAD CROSSING GATES CANNOT TR AP YOU OR YOURPDF page 64
City DrivingPDF page 65
Open RoadsPDF page 65
Secondary RoadsPDF page 65
Interstate HighwaysPDF page 67
Entering and Exiting the InterstatePDF page 67
LightsPDF page 68
Anti-lock Braking SystemPDF page 68
BrakesPDF page 68
TiresPDF page 68
Drive GreenPDF page 69
Muffler and Exhaust SystemPDF page 69
Suspension SystemPDF page 69
CommunicatingPDF page 70
ScanningPDF page 70
AdjustingPDF page 71
Flashing Turn SignalsPDF page 71
Keeping a Margin of SafetyPDF page 71
Work ZonesPDF page 73
Night DrivingPDF page 73
HydroplaningPDF page 74
RainPDF page 74
Driving in Flood ConditionsPDF page 75
Snow and IcePDF page 75
Windshield Wipers/HeadlightsPDF page 75
WildlifePDF page 77
Brake FailurePDF page 77
Gas Pedal SticksPDF page 77
Wet BrakesPDF page 77
BlowoutsPDF page 78
Unusual EmergenciesPDF page 79
CrashesPDF page 80
SkidsPDF page 79
Chapter 5 — Signals and SignsPDF page 87
Traffic SignalsPDF page 82
Flashing Yellow Arrow Traffic Signal HeadsPDF page 83
Hybrid BeaconsPDF page 84
Pedestrian Change Interval or EgressPDF page 84
Traffic SignsPDF page 85
Railroad Emergency Notification System signPDF page 86
Pavement MarkingsPDF page 89
Sharing the RoadPDF page 90
Traffic OfficersPDF page 90
BicyclesPDF page 91
Chapter 6 — Sharing the RoadPDF page 95
Be VisiblePDF page 92
Trucks and Other VehiclesPDF page 93
Motorcycles and MopedsPDF page 94
Recreational Vehicles and TrailersPDF page 94
MopedsPDF page 95
MotorcyclesPDF page 95
Keeping the Road Litter-FreePDF page 96
Registration of Mopeds (Effective July 2015)PDF page 96
Adopt-A-Highway ProgramPDF page 97
Driver RecordsPDF page 97
Huntersville License Plate AgencyPDF page 98
Vehicle RegistrationPDF page 99
Chapter 7 — How DMV Serves YouPDF page 105
Insurance and Financial ResponsibilityPDF page 101
Transfer of a Motor VehiclePDF page 101
Vehicle Registration RenewalPDF page 101
Replacement of Lost Title or Registration CardPDF page 102
ExemptionsPDF page 103
Vehicle Emissions & Safety InspectionPDF page 103
Window TintingPDF page 104
NotesPDF page 107
DMV HeadquartersPDF page 107