Free North Carolina NC DMV Practice Test — Durham

Preparing for your permit test at a Durham NC DMV office? Practice with free North Carolina knowledge test questions — no sign-up required.

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Taking the NC DMV Test in Durham

Durham is home to Duke University and is part of the Research Triangle, with Chapel Hill and Oxford rounding out the Durham and Granville county area. The NC DMV knowledge test is 25 questions — you need 20 correct (80%) on traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving to obtain your limited learner permit. Durham County NC DMV driver license offices and nearby facilities serve the Research Triangle community.

Questions
25 multiple-choice
Passing Score
20/25 correct (80%)
Minimum Age
15 years old
Retakes
Must wait 20 days between attempts

Durham NC DMV Offices

Always verify hours and availability at the official NC DMV website before visiting.

Durham
4110 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chapel Hill
711 Eubanks Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Durham — South
4500 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC 27703
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Oxford
315 Hillsboro St
Oxford, NC 27565
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Our free North Carolina practice tests mirror the real NC DMV exam — same topics, same question style.

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