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1. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in?
2. When parked next to a curb, how should you position your motorcycle?
3. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by
4. What is the best way to identify bumps in the road when driving at night?
5. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration?
6. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
7. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
8. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly.
9. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
10. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed?
11. As you approach the center of a turn, you should
12. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms should be
13. The handlebars should not be set more than ____ inches above the seat of the motorcycle.
14. While gripping the handlebars, your arms should be positioned
15. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch?
16. Which of the following helps you be more visible to other drivers?
17. Which of the following can be done to help a friend get home without driving drunk?
18. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should
19. While riding, your feet should be positioned
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.