North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision? At an intersection. On a hill. On a curve. On a one-way road.

3. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Apply the rear brake. Press the left handgrip. Press the right handgrip Apply the front brake.

4. Alcohol can enter the bloodstream within ____ of consumption. Days. Minutes. Hours Seconds.

5. Which of the following should you not do before operating a motorcycle? Be familiar with the controls. Read the owner's manual. Chose every add-on out there Select the motorcycle that is right for you.

6. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Always riding in the center of the lane position. Adjusting your lane position as you ride. Beeping your horn at close drivers Speeding up when approached by tailgaters.

7. Which of the following are skills required to avoid an accident? Knowing when to stop and when to ride straight. Knowing when to stop and when to speed up. Knowing when to swerve and when to stop Knowing when to swerve and when to go straight.

8. Which of the following can be done to help a friend get home without driving drunk? All of the answers listed. Keep them with you there. Find a safe ride home for them Slow down their drinking.

9. What is the best strategy for dealing with a motorcycle wobble? Use the rear brake only to slow and stop. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle gradually. Pull the kill engine switch.

10. 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.

11. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces? Holding in the clutch. Maintaining or increasing your speed. Leaning back. Avoiding sudden moves.

12. Head checks while driving Only need to be done at night. Only need to be done when preparing a left turn. Are not required by motorcycles because they do not have blind spots Should be performed by car and motorcycles drivers.

13. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle? Before the driver. Before the motorcycle is taken off the stand. After the engine has been started. Before the engine has been started.

14. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet With your toes pointed downward. Hovering just above the ground. Firmly on the foot pegs All these answers are correct.

15. To apply for a motorcycle learner's permit, one must be ____ years of age. 16 21 18 25

16. What is the maximum BAC level a person under the age of 21 may have and still drive? 0.02 0.15 0.08 0.18

17. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Riding in the right of the lane position. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the center of the lane position Pulling into oncoming traffic.

18. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only behind your vehicle. Only beside your vehicle Everything to the sides and rear.

19. When should you have your headlight on? At night and in fog. Between dusk and dawn. At all times. At night only.

20. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane, and you need to cross them, you should Wait until the next intersection. Cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle. Cross at the smallest angle possible Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.

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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.