North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following helps you be more visible to other drivers? Drive with your headlights off. None of the answers listed. Wear bright clothing Wear dark clothing.

2. Which of the following should you do when riding at night? Decrease the distance between you and another vehicle. Increase your speed to match another vehicle. Use your high beams Use your low beams.

3. Skilled riders must do which of the following while riding? All listed answers. Make good judgments. Execute decisions quickly Identify potential items.

4. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Apply the front brake only. Close the throttle slowly. Apply the rear brake only Open the throttle slowly.

5. The x-marked rr sign warns that

You are approaching a dead-end. You are approaching an intersection. You are approaching a construction zone You are approaching a railroad crossing.

6. If you need to get off of the roadway, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Check the surface of the roadside. Pull off the road to as far right as you can Signal your intention.

7. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Use the rear brake only. Use the front brake only. Alternately apply the front and rear brakes Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

8. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side. Double file. Single file. None of the answers listed Staggered.

9. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand. Both brakes. Either the hand brake or foot brake. The foot brake. The hand brake.

10. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use The rear brake only. Engine braking only. Both the front and rear brakes The front brake only.

11. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The traffic in front of the leader. The middle group rider. The tail rider. The group leader.

12. Use your feet to maintain balance by Skimming them above the ground. Holding them away from the motorcycle. Keeping them on the footrests Pointing your toes downward.

13. When should you only use the front brakes? When stopping quickly. On surfaces with low traction. At all times. If the back tire is flat.

14. It is important to cross rail tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees. why? A larger angle would be unsafe. At a lesser angle you may catch your tires. It allows you to cross tracks quickly. It gives you the best view of oncoming traffic.

15. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check The traffic in front of you. If it is a designated pull-off area. If the surface is safe to ride on If your lights are working.

16. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears? After entering the turn. During the turn. Before entering the turn. At any point before, after, or during the turn.

17. 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.

18. The rear brake is ____ important because Least, it has 25% of the stopping power. Most, it has 25% of the stopping power. Least, it has 75% of the stopping power Most, it has 75% of the stopping power.

19. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Riding in pairs. Changing lane positions. Making eye contact Using hand signals.

20. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Turn your torso in the direction of the turn.

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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.