North Carolina Highway Contractor Exam Prep Courses

Know exactly what to study, practice under real exam conditions, and walk into exam day confident you're preparing with the right material. Most candidates are ready to test in 4 weeks or less.

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Complete Book Set
$799.97

Get all the books you need to study for and pass your open-book exam.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Pre-tabbed and highlighted books that are approved for use in the open-book exam.
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$399.00

Quickly and effectively prepare for the North Carolina Highway Contractor Exam.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Online self-paced course with discussions test-taking best practices 
  • Book highlighting guides 
  • Practice quizzes 
  • Learning modules 
  • Exam simulator mirroring the features of the real exam 
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Complete Book Set
$799.97

Get all the books you need to study for and pass your open-book exam.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Pre-tabbed and highlighted books that are approved for use in the open-book exam.
Learn More
 
Course Only
$399.00

Quickly and effectively prepare for the North Carolina Highway Contractor Exam.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Online self-paced course with discussions test-taking best practices 
  • Book highlighting guides 
  • Practice quizzes 
  • Learning modules 
  • Exam simulator mirroring the features of the real exam 
Learn More

Access-Until-You-Pass Guarantee

We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt—at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the North Carolina Highway Contractor Exam

The North Carolina Highway Contractor exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC). The exam covers all highway construction activity including grading, paving, bridge construction, culvert construction, parking decks, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drainage, guard rails, fencing, signage, airport runway paving and grading, tunneling, railroad construction, and marine construction. The exam is partially open book and covers trade knowledge, safety, erosion control, and NC-specific licensing and business law.

90 Total Questions
70% (63 correct) Passing Score
265 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
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Exam Content Areas

Subject area # of questions
Paving - Asphalt 12
Piles 5
Excavation and Grading 8
Concrete Paving 3
Safety 5
One-Call 3
Traffic Control 2
Concrete 6
Metals Including Concrete Reinforcement 5
Erosion and Sedimentation Control 4
Tunneling 8
Railroad Construction 8
Marine Construction 6
Licensing 2
Liens 1
Business and Law 7
Sports Fields 5
Total 90

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide How to Obtain Your North Carolina Highway Contractor License.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the Highway Contractor exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual Highway Contractor exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Whether you choose pre-tabbed and highlighted books or use DIY tabbing and highlighting guides, you will be equipped to locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The North Carolina Highway Contractor exam is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC).

  • The exam has 90 questions.

  • The passing score is 70% (63 correct).

  • Candidates have 265 minutes to complete the exam.

  • Yes. The exam is partially open book. Only the reference books allowed in the exam center may be used. Certain references (closed-book sections) cannot be referenced during the exam.

  • The exam covers asphalt paving, excavation and grading, concrete, safety, tunneling, railroad construction, marine construction, erosion control, and NC business and law. The detailed topic breakdown is listed in the Exam Content Areas table above.

  • The Highway Contractor classification covers all highway construction: grading, paving, bridge and culvert construction, storm drainage, guard rails, signage, airport runway paving and grading, and work under specialty classifications including boring and tunneling, concrete construction, marine construction, railroad construction, and grading and excavating.

  • Use the Candidate Information Bulletin linked in the Resources & Requirements section of this worksheet.

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