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. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Not following or meeting. Following. Meeting. All of these answers are correct.

2. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation? Immediate drive in reverse. None of the answers listed. Stay in your lane Swerve into another lane.

3. Mopeds may not be used on any roads where the minimum speed is higher than ____ mph. 15 20 30 25

4. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because They do not have to obey traffic lights. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections. They are slower than other vehicles Other vehicles often do not see them approaching.

5. What is a way you prevent fatigue while riding? All these answers are correct. Protect yourself from the elements. Limit the length of your trip. Take frequent brakes.

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

7. When should the right lane position be avoided? It should never be avoided. When being passed by another vehicle. When riding through a school zone. When there is a hazard in the center of the road.

8. The center of the lane position is best for Preparing to pull off the side of the road. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you. Pulling up to blind intersections Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

9. When crossing an obstacle, you should cross it at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 25 45 180 90

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Apply the rear brake. Press the left handgrip. Press the right handgrip Apply the front brake.

13. If riding with others, which of the following should you not do. All listed answers are things you should do. Do not interfere with the flow of traffic. Ride in a manner that promotes safety Ride two wide in the lane.

14. 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.

15. Alcohol can enter the bloodstream within ____ of consumption. Days. Minutes. Hours Seconds.

16. What is the best way to identify bumps in the road when driving at night? Use the lights of the car ahead of you. Only drive where there are street lights. Scan the road often. Use your high beam.

17. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side. Double file. Single file. None of the answers listed Staggered.

18. For beginner riders, a ____ motorcycle is usually better for riding. Bigger. None of the answers listed. Red Smaller.

19. 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.

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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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.