Pass the North Carolina Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE North Carolina DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. Which riders should haul passengers?
2. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for
3. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when
4. The best position for traction when it is raining is
5. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in?
6. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders.
7. The most effective face protection is
8. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
9. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen.
10. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
11. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop?
12. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as
13. The handlebars should not be set more than ____ inches above the seat of the motorcycle.
14. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others?
15. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid.
16. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
17. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by
18. Which of the following is required equipment for a motorcycle to be operated legally?
19. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night.
20. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in?
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.