North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? On long stretches of road. When entering a highway. In rural areas. At all times.

2. Which of the following may not be legally operated on a street or highway? Minivans. Motor bikes. Trucks Motorcycles.

3. Trail bikes and all-terrain vehicles cannot be operated where? In a field. None of the listed answers. On wooded trails On streets or highways.

4. Which of the following can be done to help a friend get home without driving drunk? All of the answers listed. Keep them with you there. Find a safe ride home for them Slow down their drinking.

5. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Rising slightly off the seat. Using a higher gear. Rolling on the throttle. Pulling in the clutch.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned In front of the last rider. In the front. At the end Behind the leader.

9. Which of the following should be done before riding your motorcycle for the first time? Clean out the trunk. None of the answers listed. Read the owner's manual Turn on the radio.

10. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by Increasing the throttle. Pulling in the clutch. Decreasing the throttle Applying the rear brake.

11. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle? Left or right. Center or left. Center or right. Center.

12. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for Being seen by the driver in front of you. Changing lanes. Avoiding hazards from parked cars Preparing to pass other vehicles.

13. 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.

14. How can you increase your safety while riding at night? Use your high beam. Decrease your speed. Increase your following distance. All these answers are correct.

15. 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.

16. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should Come to a complete stop. Maintain the same speed. Increase your speed Slow down as much as possible.

17. An adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you is minimum ____ seconds 6 2 4 1

18. What is the BAC limit where a rider is legally considered intoxicated? .04% .05% 0.08% .07%

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.