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1. This sign with a red circle means
2. Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
3. Which of the following is not a true statement regarding railroad crossings?
4. Which colors can help you identify a work zone sign?
5. You are on a highway with two traffic lanes in your direction and you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. you should:
6. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, use:
7. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to
8. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
9. Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are
10. What is the fee for obtaining a certified copy of your driving record?
11. If you are traveling during ideal conditions at 55 mph, how many feet will your vehicle require to stop completely?
12. To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least
13. If a vehicle stalls on the tracks and the motorist sees a train coming, the motorist must
14. If you are between 18 and 65 years of age, your license will expire on your birthday, this many years after issuance?
15. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction?
16. When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must
17. When parking your vehicle on any hill:
18. A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations?
19. Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean
20. A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must ____ for a traffic signal or sign.
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.
