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1. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel.
2. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift
3. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and
4. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by
5. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by
6. The best way to protect your eyes is with
7. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation?
8. What is the BAC limit where a rider is legally considered intoxicated?
9. Which riders should haul passengers?
10. If a dog begins to chase you while you are riding, you should
11. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions?
12. If the rear wheel locks, you should
13. What factor(s) play a major part in determining a person's bac?
14. At a controlled intersection, how can you know that another driver has seen you?
15. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned
16. You shift gears by engaging the clutch lever and using the
17. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn.
18. Motorcycles tend to appear ____ to other drivers on the road.
19. When loading saddlebags, it is important to
20. Which of the following should be done to avoid having an accident on the road?
To operate a motorcycle in North Carolina, you must have an endorsement on your current driver's license or a motorcycle learner's permit. Licenses are issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can apply for a learner's permit at age 16. You can apply for a motorcycle endorsement if you currently have a full provisional, regular, or commercial driver's license. A motorcycle permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the motorcycle knowledge exam, and the traffic signs test. Minors will also need to successfully complete a motorcycle safety course. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the knowledge exam, the traffic signs test, and the motorcycle rider skills test.
Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions on traffic laws and safe driving practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The traffic signs test examines your ability to identify signs by shape, color, and meaning. You must score at least 80 percent to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to handle normal and hazardous traffic situations. If you fail a test, you may have to wait between one and five days to retest.