North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Most riders are driving slower than ____ mph when a crash happens. 15 30 60 90

2. You should adjust your side mirrors Before mounting your motorcycle. At a designated service center. Before starting your motorcycle While riding your motorcycle.

3. How can you prevent fatigue while riding? All these answers are correct. Take frequent breaks. Protect yourself from the elements Limit the length of your trip.

4. If a vehicle enters your path, you should Beep your horn. Flash your brake light. Tailgate the vehicle Move away from the vehicle.

5. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time? Lock your elbows when riding. Cover the clutch and brakes. Decrease your following distance Hover your feet above the ground.

6. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Pass as a whole group. Never pass while riding in a group. Pass in pairs Pass one rider at a time.

7. Alcohol can enter the bloodstream within ____ of consumption. Days. Minutes. Hours Seconds.

8. For beginner riders, a ____ motorcycle is usually better for riding. Bigger. None of the answers listed. Red Smaller.

9. North carolina law requires that ____ wear a helmet while riding. Drivers. Drivers and all passengers. Drivers and passengers under 21. Passengers under 18.

10. When passing another vehicle, you should Begin your pass from the center lane position. Move as far left as possible. Move quickly through the driver's blind spot Make eye contact with the driver.

11. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Run off the right edge of the road. Veer into the opposing traffic lane. Tip over your motorcycle Hit the vehicle in front of you.

12. What is a best riding formation for when you are riding with other motorcycles? Side-by-side. Single file. The staggered formation. A v-formation.

13. Which of the following is a factor in your blood alcohol level? The type of alcohol. The location in which you are drinking. The time of day. How fast you drink.

14. Your motorcycle fits you if Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the handlegrips. You can reach the foot pegs You can do all of the above.

15. When is the center of the lane position the best choice? When you are preparing to pass. When there is a hazard on the left side of the road. When you are riding beside a row of parked cars. When you want to be most visible to the car ahead of you.

16. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Not following or meeting. Following. Meeting. All of these answers are correct.

17. The best face protection is A windshield. Sunglasses. Approved goggles A shatter-resistant face shield.

18. If you see a car on an entrance ramp is going to merge into your lane, you should Accelerate to pass the car. Tap your brakes to flash your headlight. Change to another lane Beep your horn.

19. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop. Back. Both front and back. Front None of the answers listed.

20. When should you pull the engine kill switch? If your throttle is stuck. If your front tire fails. If your rear tire fails. If your motorcycle is wobbling.

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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.