North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more. You have had at least one drink. You had one drink and are over the age of 21 You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.

2. The best position for traction when it is raining is In the tracks left by other drivers. The center lane position. The shoulder of the road The left lane position.

3. 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.

4. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Never carry cargo on a motorcycle. Attach the cargo to your gas tank Use ropes to secure the load.

5. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Move toward the outside of the curve. Move toward the inside of the curve. Apply the rear brake Decrease the throttle.

6. When you ride in a group Put the newest riders at the rear. Don't tailgate the rider in front of you. Never ride in groups of more than three Ride in pairs whenever possible.

7. When is it important to use your side mirrors? Before changing lanes. When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. All of the above.

8. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Protective clothing. Face or eye protection. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant All of the above.

9. How can you initiate a swerve while riding a motorcycle? Press the footrest on the side you wish to swerve. Press the footrest on the opposite side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the side you wish to swerve Press the handgrip on the opposite side you wish to swerve.

10. When is the center of the lane position the best choice? When you are preparing to pass. When there is a hazard on the left side of the road. When you are riding beside a row of parked cars. When you want to be most visible to the car ahead of you.

11. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in? Center. Right. Left or right. Left.

12. Which of the following should be checked before each ride? Tires. Brakes. Clutch and throttle. All of these.

13. The road ahead looks slippery. what should you do? Use your rear brake only. Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Stop and turn around Stop your motorcycle and walk it across the slippery section.

14. 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.

15. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Be parallel to the curb Have the front wheel on the curb.

16. Distance around your motorcycle gives you which of the following? All listed answers. Time to react. A cushion of space Room to maneuver.

17. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed? After waiting for 120 seconds. After waiting two light cycles. When it is safe to do so. All of these.

18. Which of the following should you do if you are struck by a flying object? All listed answers. Keep your lane position and pull off when safe to fix the issue. Sound your horn to show displeasure to the vehicle that caused you getting hit Stop the bike immediately.

19. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? Any lane position. The right. The center. The left.

20. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if They are wearing protective clothing. Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. The passenger has special shoes All of the above conditions are met.

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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.