North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. 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.

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

4. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured On the sissy bar. Behind the rear axle. With rope With elastic cords.

5. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Pass as a whole group. Never pass while riding in a group. Pass in pairs Pass one rider at a time.

6. It may be important to change your lane position if you are Approaching a blind intersection. Riding in a residential area. Being followed Riding on a multilane road.

7. While riding, your feet should be positioned As far forward as possible. Pointing down for easy shifting. Firmly on the footrests Hovering above the ground in case you tip.

8. 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.

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

10. It is important that a passenger Sit as far forward as possible. Lean as the motorcyclist leans. Keep his or her feet on the foot pegs Do all of the above.

11. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections. 50 60 75 90

12. If you see a car on an entrance ramp is going to merge into your lane, you should Accelerate to pass the car. Tap your brakes to flash your headlight. Change to another lane Beep your horn.

13. If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you Must brake while swerving. Should brake after swerving. Must brake before or after swerving Should brake before swerving.

14. At a controlled intersection, how can you know that another driver has seen you? Beep your horn to get their attention. You can never know that another driver has seen you. Make eye contact with the driver Wave at the driver.

15. What is the best strategy for dealing with a motorcycle wobble? Use the rear brake only to slow and stop. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle gradually. Pull the kill engine switch.

16. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Change gears. Not change gears. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle.

17. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 180-degree. 20-degree. 90-degree. 45-degree.

18. Ride more safely at night by Increasing your speed and decreasing your following distance. Reducing your speed and increasing your following distance. Reducing your speed and decreasing your following distance Increasing your speed and increasing your following distance.

19. 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.

20. What should you take into account if you have to deal with a mechanical problem? All listed answers. The extent of the problem. The traffic conditions you are facing Your skills as a repairperson.

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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.