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1. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
2. You should search your path of travel for ____ seconds ahead.
3. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
4. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
5. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked
6. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by
7. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to
8. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
9. Which of the following equipment are required to legally operate a motorcycle?
10. Rules of riding in a group include the following:
11. Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
12. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also
13. Most accidents occur with riders travelling under ____ miles per hour.
14. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
15. Which of the following should you not do if your motorcycle is chased by a dog?
16. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because
17. If you see a car on an entrance ramp is going to merge into your lane, you should
18. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who
19. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by
20. You can be charged with riding under the influence of alcohol if
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.