Pass the North Carolina Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE North Carolina DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do?
2. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if
3. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured
4. Which is the best lane position for being seen by a driver ahead of you?
5. Which of the following should you not do if your motorcycle is chased by a dog?
6. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet
7. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked
8. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
9. Which of the following is true about a motorcycle's conspicuity?
10. Grabbing the front brake could result in
11. Most riders are driving slower than ____ mph when a crash happens.
12. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by
13. Mopeds may not be used on any roads where the minimum speed is higher than ____ mph.
14. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen.
15. Using proper ____ can help in blocking any sort of rocks, insects, or debris from hitting the rider.
16. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by
17. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by
18. After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be riding under the influence 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.