All New comers: Some helpful hints about DMV/North Carolina liscense (live, drivers license)

[ultraviolet*]

Originally Posted by Timm

Why not just guess if you aren't sure? There is no chance you'll get a question right if you don't answer it.

Yes, but there's a also very good chance you'll get it wrong if you guess. There's no penalty if you skip.

It depends on your test taking strategy. Skipping it and taking a chance on a different question to which I *knew* the answer would be much easier mentally on someone like me who gets stressed out over tests.

[Timm]

Originally Posted by ultraviolet*

Yes, but there's a also very good chance you'll get it wrong if you guess. There's no penalty if you skip.

It depends on your test taking strategy. Skipping it and taking a chance on a different question to which I *knew* the answer would be much easier mentally on someone like me who gets stressed out over tests.

But...but...but.... there's absolutely no way whatsoever that you'll get the question right if you don't answer it all.
There is a penalty for skipping it -- you lose all chance of getting that question right. The "skipping it" strategy would only make sense if if were graded on a percentage and only the questions you answered were counted. Since they simply count up how many you got right, there's no penalty at all to guessing. No need to stress about it. Heck, no need to even think about it. Just pencil in "C". Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky.

[poochiepoo]

Originally Posted by Suzy1016

I thought I would share a helpful sight that I could not have done without! I read the driving test manual front to back, I did not feel confident enough. There are 25 questions and you need to get 20 right. You can check out this website and study the notes there. It also tells you what you need to obtain your license. Just copy and paste below

North Carolina Driver License Exam BrainDumps: Study Guide for the NC DMV exam

Also, thanks to my sister, I was spared the long wait at the DMV. I was supposed to go to the one in Monroe. I heard it would be a couple of hours. Instead I drove 40 minutes to Polkton. It was a nice ride, as I love to "get lost" and learn my way around, what beautiful country roads! I was in and out in 30 minutes from start to finish! If anyone would like directions you can message me!

Good luck!

Thanks for the heads up! Does the same rules apply for South Carolina.

[cynwldkat]

It took me about 3-5 minutes to complete the NC drivers test. I already did have a CA license for 40 years so the basic questions/answers are the same. I also looked over the handbook but also went to the "BrainDumps". The one thing I remember as a child when taking tests in school is to never second guess your first answer and change it. Almost always your first answer is correct. Do not over think these questions as they are really pretty basic and simple, if you have done your reading. I only had to answer 20 questions and got 100%. For me, looking at their pictures would have been more confusing so I just read the questons and answered them. There were a couple of men infront of me that were on the computers taking the test for almost an hour. Come on guys...you either know the answer or you don't. They don't change the longer you are looking at them. The more you continue reading those questions over and over the more confusing they will seem. Keep it simple! It really is simple. Even by reading that BrainDumps you still are going to learn the rules it's just more concentrated and easier reading then the manuals. It is not a cheat sheet!!

[VBmom]

I took the test in Jan. and passed, no problem. My question is...I have a 19 yr old that is in college. We just moved here in Jan. and needed proof of residency to get our license. Not a problem, we took our lease that had both my name and my husband's name on it. What do you take as proof of residency for a college student that doesn't pay a power bill or anything similar? Oh, and to make matters worse...we have different last names as he is from my first marriage. Anyone know?

[cynwldkat]

I would call your local DMV. I did with some questions of my own and they were very helpful. Or you could stop by their office and ask. They went out of their way to help me.

[Waterboy526]

I don't understand the big deal with the drivers test. My wife and I went to the DMV the 3rd day we lived in this state and we both only missed one question (can't remember which one) without studying for a second.

Isn't it common sense to someone that already has a drivers license?

[mm34b]

Originally Posted by Waterboy526

I don't understand the big deal with the drivers test. My wife and I went to the DMV the 3rd day we lived in this state and we both only missed one question (can't remember which one) without studying for a second.

Isn't it common sense to someone that already has a drivers license?

The type of questions I have trouble with are those involving some sort of numerical answer, such as driving distances, statistical information or state DWI limits. I'm not one for remembering numbers.

[Waterboy526]

Originally Posted by mm34b

The type of questions I have trouble with are those asking for some sort of number, such as driving distances, statistical information or state DWI limits.

I agree with you there and I don't think driving distances should even be on the test. DWI limits should, but I think about 85% of the country has the same limit of .08 now.

[SunnyKayak]

Originally Posted by VBmom

I took the test in Jan. and passed, no problem. My question is...I have a 19 yr old that is in college. We just moved here in Jan. and needed proof of residency to get our license. Not a problem, we took our lease that had both my name and my husband's name on it. What do you take as proof of residency for a college student that doesn't pay a power bill or anything similar? Oh, and to make matters worse...we have different last names as he is from my first marriage. Anyone know?

Have him to take over paying one of your bills lol.
I would have him sign up for maybe like a cell phone or parents nightmare a credit card. Something to create an official document of a bill in their new location. If he uses a social security card or other documents make sure it has this full name and no initials