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1. If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards ____ of the road.
2. To turn right onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right lane and end in:
3. When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
4. You must use high-beam lighting in all of the following situations, except
5. When approaching a curve or hilltop and you can not clearly view the road ahead, you should:
6. You may not pass another vehicle except
7. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are
8. When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do?
9. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when:
10. A student may lose his license if he receives a suspension for more than how many days?
11. Which of the following is true - people driving under the influence of alcohol are
12. If you stop along the road at night:
13. If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must
14. The knowledge test involves questions about what, exactly?
15. If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving through heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help, you should:
16. The driver and passengers of any vehicle moving forward must wear a proper seat belt at all times. which of the following is an exception to that rule?
17. What causes most rear-end accidents?
18. When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, which of the following is the appropriate place to make the stop?
19. When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle
20. To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by:
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.