North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A person may drive a motorcycle without a helmet if he or she is over the age of ____. 18 24 None of the listed answers 21

2. You can initiate a swerve by Downshifting gears. Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve. Applying the rear brake Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.

3. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop? On the stop line. At the stop line first, then where you can see both directions. At the stop line only Past the stop line, where you can see clearly.

4. 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.

5. When making a regular motorcycle turn, should you lean? Yes, the rider should lean forward. Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction. No, the rider should not lean.

6. Which of the following should be done to avoid having an accident on the road? All of the answers listed. Don't drink. Find a friend to ride home with if you have been drinking Ride with a designated driver if you have been drinking.

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

8. Your right wrist should be positioned ____ with proper hand formation. Backwards. Flat. None of the answers listed Upside down.

9. Rules of riding in a group include the following: Maintaining a staggered formation. Checking your mirrors frequently. Not following too closely All of the above.

10. A motorcycle has no more than ____ wheels on the ground. 2 3 4 5

11. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Flash your brake light. Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first. Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen Always ride in the center lane position.

12. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by Reducing your speed. Using your high beam. Wearing reflective clothing Doing all of these.

13. Blind intersections can be dangerous because U-turns are not permitted. Other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas. They are not controlled by traffic signs They are high speed intersections.

14. Ride more safely at night by Increasing your speed and decreasing your following distance. Reducing your speed and increasing your following distance. Reducing your speed and decreasing your following distance Increasing your speed and increasing your following distance.

15. Which riders should haul passengers? All listed answers. Any rider at all. Only experienced riders Novice riders with an instructor.

16. A motorcycle safety education course does not require which of the following? A class d operator's license. A motorcycle operator's license. None of the listed answers A motorcycle learner's permit.

17. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? Any lane position. The right. The center. The left.

18. Which of the following is a factor in your blood alcohol level? The type of alcohol. The location in which you are drinking. The time of day. How fast you drink.

19. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check? Your speed limit, to make sure you are not exceeding it. Your signal light, to make sure it is working. Your throttle, to make sure it is not stuck. The lane beside you and the far lane.

20. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Slightly bent at the elbows. Bent at a 90-degree angle. Locked at the elbows Positioned with your hands above your elbows.

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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.