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. Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should Pull in the clutch. Flash your brake light. Move to a farther lane if possible Move into the center lane position.

2. Motorcycles tend to appear ____ to other drivers on the road. Backwards. Bigger. Faster Smaller.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when Turning sharp corners. Riding at night. Approaching intersections Motorcycles should never ride in pairs.

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

8. 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.

9. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Be parallel to the curb Have the front wheel on the curb.

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

11. 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.

12. When loading saddlebags, it is important to Load them evenly with the same weight. Not exceed 20 lbs per bag. Fill all of them completely Fill one completely before loading others.

13. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Making arm signals. Applying the brakes. Holding yourself up Steering the motorcycle.

14. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Turn your torso in the direction of the turn.

15. The x-marked rr sign warns that

You are approaching a dead-end. You are approaching an intersection. You are approaching a construction zone You are approaching a railroad crossing.

16. The best way to protect your eyes is with A face shield. Eyeglasses. A windshield A three-quarter helmet.

17. If a friend has been drinking, which of the following should you not do? Allow them to operate their bike. Arrange for a safe ride. Slow the pace of their drinking Keep them in one place.

18. Which of the following should you do if you are struck by a flying object? All listed answers. Keep your lane position and pull off when safe to fix the issue. Sound your horn to show displeasure to the vehicle that caused you getting hit Stop the bike immediately.

19. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Avoiding sudden moves. Holding in the clutch. Leaning back Maintaining or increasing your speed.

20. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should Shoulder check your blind spot. Beep your horn. Flash your brake light Change lanes before slowing down.

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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.