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1. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned
2. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop?
3. When driving over an uneven surface, it is important to approach it at a ____ degree angle if possible.
4. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time?
5. Some form of injuries occur in over ____ of motorcycle crashes that involve either alcohol or drugs.
6. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should
7. Experienced riders tend to limit themselves to ____ hours of riding.
8. Where should the seat be when operating a motorcycle?
9. As you approach the center of a turn, you should
10. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check?
11. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections.
12. Trail bikes and all-terrain vehicles cannot be operated where?
13. Motorcycles tend to appear ____ to other drivers on the road.
14. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when
15. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side.
16. Which is the best lane position for being seen by a driver ahead of you?
17. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation?
18. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
19. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
20. When you are preparing to pass a vehicle, your motorcycle should be positioned in ____ of the lane.
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.