North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The center of the lane position is best for Preparing to pull off the side of the road. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you. Pulling up to blind intersections Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

2. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the front brake. Apply the rear brake Close the throttle gradually.

3. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Turn your torso in the direction of the turn.

4. Riders should be aware of the effects of ____, as well as alcohol or illegal drugs when operating a motorcycle. Food. None of the answers listed. Prescription drugs Water.

5. Where is the engine cut-off switch located? Near the left handgrip. Near the left foot pedal. Near the right handgrip. Near the right foot pedal.

6. 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.

7. When loading saddlebags, it is important to Load them evenly with the same weight. Not exceed 20 lbs per bag. Fill all of them completely Fill one completely before loading others.

8. Which of the following should you do when riding at night? Decrease the distance between you and another vehicle. Increase your speed to match another vehicle. Use your high beams Use your low beams.

9. The best way to protect your eyes is with A face shield. Eyeglasses. A windshield A three-quarter helmet.

10. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic In designated areas. Only if all traffic is headed in the same direction. At no time When traffic is at a standstill.

11. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Maintain or increase your speed. Decrease your speed. Increase your speed Maintain or decrease your speed.

12. It is important to ____ to the other drivers before leaving the road for any reason. Accelerate. None of the answers listed. Brake Signal.

13. Which is the best lane position for being seen by a driver ahead of you? The right. The left. The middle. Any position.

14. What is the best lane position for being seen? The left. The right lane position. The center. The best lane position changes depending on the situation.

15. Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should Pull in the clutch. Flash your brake light. Move to a farther lane if possible Move into the center lane position.

16. What should you take into account if you have to deal with a mechanical problem? All listed answers. The extent of the problem. The traffic conditions you are facing Your skills as a repairperson.

17. To perform a quick stop, which brakes should be used? Both the front and back brakes. None of the answers listed. The front brakes only The back brakes only.

18. When does alcohol start lowering abilities to ride? Above the legal limit. At the legal limit. Below the legal limit It depends on the rider.

19. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Pass as a whole group. Never pass while riding in a group. Pass in pairs Pass one rider at a time.

20. It is important to keep at least a ____ second following distance from the vehicle in front of you. 4 Ten. Twelve Two.

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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.