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1. To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must
2. When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is false?
3. When traffic control lights are not working, you must ____ before proceeding through the intersection.
4. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:
5. While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?
6. If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards ____ of the road.
7. What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus?
8. When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid
9. It is illegal to enter an intersection when:
10. You should use your vehicle's horn when:
11. Which of the following is true of slippery roads?
12. If your car has air bags, you should use your seatbelt:
13. Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles entering the road at:
14. When getting ready to change lanes, you should
15. A fee of ____ will be charged to obtain a non-certified full history of your driving record.
16. What does a driver need to do if there is sun glare?
17. When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
18. Minimum speed signs are designed to
19. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
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.