North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet With your toes pointed downward. Hovering just above the ground. Firmly on the foot pegs All these answers are correct.

2. North carolina law requires that ____ wear a helmet while riding. Drivers. Drivers and all passengers. Drivers and passengers under 21. Passengers under 18.

3. What is the maximum BAC level a person under the age of 21 may have and still drive? 0.02 0.15 0.08 0.18

4. A motorcycle has no more than ____ wheels on the ground. 2 3 4 5

5. ____ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. Alcohol. Illegal drugs. Prescription medication. All of these.

6. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Leave a larger space cushion. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Flash your headlights when accelerating Make eye contact with other drivers.

7. Only drinking one drink per hour Is the legal limit for males. Ensures you will not be over the legal limit. Does not guarantee you will not be affected by the alcohol Prevents drunkenness if drinking beer.

8. How can you achieve maximum stopping power? Alternate between the foot brake and the hand brake. Use the front brake only. Use both the front and rear brakes Pull in the clutch while you brake.

9. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves. Slower. At normal speed. Faster. The speed limit.

10. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check The traffic in front of you. If it is a designated pull-off area. If the surface is safe to ride on If your lights are working.

11. 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.

12. Which of the following should you do when riding at night? Decrease the distance between you and another vehicle. Increase your speed to match another vehicle. Use your high beams Use your low beams.

13. 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.

14. Heavy steering may be a symptom of what mechanical problem? Flat tires. None of the answers listed. Low oil Low gas.

15. 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.

16. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 90-degree. 10-degree. 30-degree.

17. Distances are harder to judge at night. you should Avoiding riding at night. Ride only on rural roads. Increase your speed Increase your following distance.

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

19. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The center or the right. The center. The left. The right.

20. When is the center of the lane position the best choice? When you are preparing to pass. When there is a hazard on the left side of the road. When you are riding beside a row of parked cars. When you want to be most visible to the car ahead of you.

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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.