North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When carrying items in your motorcycle saddlebags, you should Fill the left bag before the right. Make sure both bags are full. Distribute the weight evenly between both bags Fill the right bag before the left.

2. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? On long stretches of road. When entering a highway. In rural areas. At all times.

3. It is important to check your mirrors when You are about to change lanes. You are about to slow down. Stopped at an intersection All of the above.

4. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are Red, green, and yellow. White, red, and orange. Orange, red, yellow, and green Orange, yellow, and white.

5. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. At or below elbow height Below your elbows.

6. A motorcycle safety education course does not require which of the following? A class d operator's license. A motorcycle operator's license. None of the listed answers A motorcycle learner's permit.

7. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by Riding single file. Placing beginners at the front. Riding in pairs Checking your mirrors frequently.

8. 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.

9. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Never carry cargo on a motorcycle. Attach the cargo to your gas tank Use ropes to secure the load.

10. Which brake is most powerful? Both front and rear brake are equal. Front brake. Foot brake. Rear brake.

11. The road ahead looks slippery. what should you do? Use your rear brake only. Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Stop and turn around Stop your motorcycle and walk it across the slippery section.

12. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed? After waiting for 120 seconds. After waiting two light cycles. When it is safe to do so. All of these.

13. Your right wrist should be positioned ____ with proper hand formation. Backwards. Flat. None of the answers listed Upside down.

14. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Move toward the outside of the curve. Move toward the inside of the curve. Apply the rear brake Decrease the throttle.

15. 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.

16. A surface that provides little traction for a motorcycle Gravel roads. Pavement that is hot from the sun. Are tire markings where other vehicles have traveled Lanes that are not often used.

17. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop? On the stop line. At the stop line first, then where you can see both directions. At the stop line only Past the stop line, where you can see clearly.

18. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is On a curve. On a hill. In a parking lot At an intersection.

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

20. What can cause the engine to lock? Braking using only one brake. Being low on oil. Skidding the front tire. Changing gears improperly.

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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.