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1. What should be done before every trip on your motorcycle?
2. A moped cannot be operated on a street with a minimum speed of ____ mph.
3. When riding through a turn, you should turn
4. When driving over an uneven surface, it is important to approach it at a ____ degree angle if possible.
5. Distances are harder to judge at night. you should
6. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
7. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check?
8. Over ____ of all crashes occur because one driver entered another driver's right-of-way.
9. ____ are vehicles that are not designed for roads and are thus illegal to drive on roads.
10. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo?
11. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do?
12. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn
13. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for
14. A motorcycle has no more than ____ wheels on the ground.
15. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for
16. ____ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.
17. Changing your lane position can
18. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others?
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.