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1. Tinted eye protection
2. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves.
3. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
4. Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
5. If you see a car on an entrance ramp is going to merge into your lane, you should
6. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in?
7. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift
8. It is important to use ____ brakes for every stop.
9. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
10. It is important that motorcycles have ____ equipped for passengers riding on board.
11. What factor(s) play a major part in determining a person's bac?
12. North carolina law requires that ____ wear a helmet while riding.
13. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check
14. Motorcycle passengers should
15. Which of the following should be done before riding your motorcycle for the first time?
16. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
17. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned
18. Only drinking one drink per hour
19. You should adjust your side mirrors
20. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age.
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.