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1. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when
2. When you ride in a group
3. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
4. If the rear tire goes flat while riding
5. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
6. Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used
7. Which of the following is not true?
8. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests
9. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others?
10. Most accidents occur with riders travelling under ____ miles per hour.
11. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned
12. Distance around your motorcycle gives you which of the following?
13. Motorcycles tend to appear ____ to other drivers on the road.
14. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do?
15. What can cause the engine to lock?
16. After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be riding under the influence if
17. When you are riding at night, it is best to
18. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle.
19. If the rear wheel locks, you should
20. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should
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.