North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Should only occur when passing others. Is safer because you are done the turn quickly Should never occur.

4. 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.

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. 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.

7. 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.

8. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle. 4 Two. Three. Five.

9. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position.

10. What is the best strategy for dealing with a motorcycle wobble? Use the rear brake only to slow and stop. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle gradually. Pull the kill engine switch.

11. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Leave a larger space cushion. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Flash your headlights when accelerating Make eye contact with other drivers.

12. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Always riding in the center of the lane position. Adjusting your lane position as you ride. Beeping your horn at close drivers Speeding up when approached by tailgaters.

13. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Use only your rear brake. Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Stop and turn around Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section.

14. Where should the seat be when operating a motorcycle? As far back as you can reach the handlebars. As far forward as possible. In a position to reach the handlebars with the elbows slightly bent It depends on what is comfortable for the rider.

15. If you see a car on an entrance ramp is going to merge into your lane, you should Accelerate to pass the car. Tap your brakes to flash your headlight. Change to another lane Beep your horn.

16. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen. While using your high beam. In residential areas. Alongside other vehicles. Near other motorcycles.

17. What is a way you prevent fatigue while riding? All these answers are correct. Protect yourself from the elements. Limit the length of your trip. Take frequent brakes.

18. 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.

19. If a vehicle enters your path, you should Beep your horn. Flash your brake light. Tailgate the vehicle Move away from the vehicle.

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

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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.