North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What factor(s) play a major part in determining a person's bac? All of the answers listed. How fast that the alcohol is consumed. How much a person weighs The amount of alcohol that someone drinks.

2. To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle Ride in areas where there are lots of motorcycles. Avoid driving in heavy traffic. Wear reflective clothing Ride only during the day.

3. A person over the age of ____ can operate a motorcycle without a helmet. 16 17 18 21

4. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Riding in pairs. Changing lane positions. Making eye contact Using hand signals.

5. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. Three. 4 One. Two.

6. When carrying items in your motorcycle saddlebags, you should Fill the left bag before the right. Make sure both bags are full. Distribute the weight evenly between both bags Fill the right bag before the left.

7. To perform a quick stop, which brakes should be used? Both the front and back brakes. None of the answers listed. The front brakes only The back brakes only.

8. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed? After waiting for 120 seconds. After waiting two light cycles. When it is safe to do so. All of these.

9. Which of the following are skills required to avoid an accident? Knowing when to stop and when to ride straight. Knowing when to stop and when to speed up. Knowing when to swerve and when to stop Knowing when to swerve and when to go straight.

10. Which of the following should you not do if your motorcycle is chased by a dog? Accelerate after you near the animal. All listed answers. Kick the dog away Down shift as you approach.

11. Which of the following are not eligible required permits to enroll in a motorcycle safety education program? A driver's license of any classification. A motorcycle instruction permit. A passport All of the answers listed are required.

12. 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.

13. A moped cannot be operated on a street with a minimum speed of ____ mph. 10 25 20 30

14. Riders should be aware of the effects of ____, as well as alcohol or illegal drugs when operating a motorcycle. Food. None of the answers listed. Prescription drugs Water.

15. A person must be at least ____ years old or already possess a valid driver's license to obtain a motorcycle license. 16 18 21 24

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

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

18. It is important to ____ to the other drivers before leaving the road for any reason. Accelerate. None of the answers listed. Brake Signal.

19. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in? Center. Right. Left or right. Left.

20. When crossing an obstacle, you should cross it at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 25 45 180 90

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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.