Free North Carolina NC DMV Practice Test — Raleigh

Preparing for your permit test at a Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Raleigh is North Carolina's state capital and the anchor of the Research Triangle, alongside Cary and Durham in Wake and Durham counties. The NC DMV knowledge test consists of 25 questions — you must answer 20 correctly (80%) on traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving to earn your limited learner permit. Wake County NC DMV driver license offices serve Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area.

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

Raleigh NC DMV Offices

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

Raleigh — New Bern Ave
4121 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Raleigh — Six Forks Rd
8420 Litchford Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cary
350 Pany Ave
Cary, NC 27511
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Durham
4110 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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