North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be riding under the influence if You wait at least 30 minutes. You were drinking beer or wine, but not hard liquor. You wait at least an hour You can never be certain that consumed alcohol will not affect your driving.

2. 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.

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

4. Which is the best lane position for being seen by a driver ahead of you? The right. The left. The middle. Any position.

5. What should be done before every trip on your motorcycle? Check all necessary equipment. None of the answers listed. Repaint the exterior Empty the trunk.

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

7. 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.

8. When should you have your headlight on? At night and in fog. Between dusk and dawn. At all times. At night only.

9. Which of the following should you not do before operating a motorcycle? Be familiar with the controls. Read the owner's manual. Chose every add-on out there Select the motorcycle that is right for you.

10. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Start in second gear. Never try to start on an upward hill. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb.

11. Experienced riders tend to limit themselves to ____ hours of riding. 2 3 4 6

12. Which of the following equipment are required to legally operate a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Horn. Muffler Taillight. Rearview mirror.

13. Which of the following is required equipment for a motorcycle to be operated legally? A headlight with both high and low beams. All listed answers are required. Horn Proof of liability insurance.

14. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle? Before the driver. Before the motorcycle is taken off the stand. After the engine has been started. Before the engine has been started.

15. When is it important to use your side mirrors? Before changing lanes. When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. All of the above.

16. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only behind your vehicle. Only beside your vehicle Everything to the sides and rear.

17. The rear brake is ____ important because Least, it has 25% of the stopping power. Most, it has 25% of the stopping power. Least, it has 75% of the stopping power Most, it has 75% of the stopping power.

18. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in Quick, sharp turns. Normal turns. Slow, tight turns All these answers are correct.

19. How is maximum straight line braking achieved? Fully apply both brakes. Pull the kill engine switch. Apply only the front brake Apply only the rear brake.

20. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift When you need more power to accelerate. When you are descending a hill. While riding on a multilane road Whenever you pull in the clutch.

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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.