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. Which of the following is not true?
2. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns?
3. Experienced riders tend to limit themselves to ____ hours of riding.
4. Which of the following should be done to avoid having an accident on the road?
5. Which of the following is not a dangerous surface?
6. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
7. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed?
8. When should you pull the engine kill switch?
9. Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
10. Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used
11. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for
12. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation?
13. When you are riding at night, it is best to
14. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
15. The rear brake is ____ important because
16. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
17. How can you achieve maximum stopping power?
18. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
19. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by
20. If riding with others, which of the following should you not do.
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.