Pass the North Carolina Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE North Carolina DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned
2. For beginner riders, a ____ motorcycle is usually better for riding.
3. Your motorcycle fits you if
4. Which of the following is not a dangerous surface?
5. If the rear wheel locks, you should
6. When loading saddlebags, it is important to
7. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane, and you need to cross them, you should
8. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for
9. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should
10. Which riders should haul passengers?
11. ____ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.
12. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned
13. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in?
14. Riding between lanes of traffic is
15. When should you only use the front brakes?
16. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and
17. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see
18. You can help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by
19. When crossing an obstacle, you should cross it at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
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.