North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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. If a dog begins to chase you while you are riding, you should Kick the dog. Call animal protection. Stop until the owner is found Approach the animal and speed away.

2. 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.

3. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Making arm signals. Applying the brakes. Holding yourself up Steering the motorcycle.

4. Over ____ of all crashes occur because one driver entered another driver's right-of-way. 0.25 0.30 0.50 0.75

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Use your high beam. Flash your brake light. Ride in lighted areas Avoid tailgating.

8. It is important to ____ to the other drivers before leaving the road for any reason. Accelerate. None of the answers listed. Brake Signal.

9. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle? Left or right. Center or left. Center or right. Center.

10. When it comes to tinted eye protection, it Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for drivers only. Should be worn at all times Should not be worn at night.

11. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections. 50 60 75 90

12. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Riding in the right of the lane position. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the center of the lane position Pulling into oncoming traffic.

13. You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles ahead of you because it gives you Time to stop. Time to brake. Time to react Time to do all of these.

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

15. 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.

16. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. Stop inside the crosswalk Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian.

17. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Swerve from side to side. Use hand signals. Ride in the center lane position Flash your brake light.

18. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in? Center. Right. Left or right. Left.

19. 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.

20. When should you have your headlight on? At night and in fog. Between dusk and dawn. At all times. At night only.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.