North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo? Filling saddlebags evenly. Securing cargo with elastic cords. Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar. Securing cargo as low as possible.

2. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Flash your brake light. Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first. Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen Always ride in the center lane position.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. It is important that motorcycles have ____ equipped for passengers riding on board. Brakes. Footrests. None of the answers listed Trunks.

7. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? A larger angle would be unsafe. At a lesser angle, you may catch your tires. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains It allows you to cross tracks quickly.

8. 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.

9. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and Use both brakes and stop on the shoulder of the road. Use the front brake and move to the side of the road. Pull the kill engine switch and roll to a stop Use the rear brake and move to the side of the road.

10. The handlebars should not be set more than ____ inches above the seat of the motorcycle. 15 24 36 6

11. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Be parallel to the curb Have the front wheel on the curb.

12. Where is the engine cut-off switch located? Near the left handgrip. Near the left foot pedal. Near the right handgrip. Near the right foot pedal.

13. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn You do not need to shift gears for a turn. Shift gears in the turn. Shift gears before the turn Shift gears after the turn.

14. Which of the following is not required for a motorcycle passenger? Designate seat room. Passenger footrests. A helmet and eye protection. A backpack.

15. Some form of injuries occur in over ____ of motorcycle crashes that involve either alcohol or drugs. 40% 60% 90% 65%

16. When carrying a load, you should Secure it as far back as possible. Distribute the load evenly. Keep it high Only use approved luggage holders.

17. ____ are vehicles that are not designed for roads and are thus illegal to drive on roads. Mobile homes. Trail bikes. Trucks Vans.

18. 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.

19. If a friend has been drinking, which of the following should you not do? Allow them to operate their bike. Arrange for a safe ride. Slow the pace of their drinking Keep them in one place.

20. When do most motorcycle accidents occur? None of the answers listed. On long trips that are longer than 20 miles long. On normal sized trips that are around 10 miles long On short trips that are less than 5 miles long.

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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.