North Carolina Motorcycle Test 01

To ride freely on North Carolina’s roads with a motorcycle, you must first pass the NC DMV’s motorcycle permit tests. For beginners, both the knowledge test and the on-cycle skills test may seem like daunting tasks. But don’t worry—we’ve got your back! This post will walk you through everything you need to know about preparing for and acing these tests.

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North Carolina Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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Which of these is not suitable for motorcycle riding?

Safety boots

Engineer boots

Hiking boots

Baseball boots

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As you ride, you should scan your path ahead to the point where you will be in...?

14 seconds time

8 seconds time

12 seconds time

6 seconds time

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In what circumstances will an approved motorcycle helmet prevent you from seeing as far to the side as necessary?

There are no such circumstances

When there is no street lighting at night

When you have the face shield closed

When the traffic is heavy on both sides

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The best place to learn about a fault on your motorcycle is...?

Before reaching the freeway

In your garage

While less than a mile from home

Riding on your own street

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On a normal motorcycle, the high/low beam switch will be...?

On the right handlebar

On the left handlebar

Below the instruments

Next to the ignition

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A motorcycle helmet must have...?

All of these

Snell Memorial Foundation approval

DOT approval

State of North Carolina approval

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A head or neck injury will occur in motorcycle crashes one in how many times?

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The most effective protection for your eyes and face is...?

Goggles

A windshield

A face shield

They are all equally effective

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It's acceptable to ride without a full set of turn signals as long as...?

Both right-hand signals are working

Both front signals are working

It's not acceptable

At least one signal is working front and back

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With your front brake lever applied, you should not be able to push your motorcycle forward...?

At all

More than a yard

More than 6 inches

More than a foot

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You can let other drivers know what your intentions are using...?

All of these things

Proper signals

Your lane position

Your brake light

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If a motorcycle has a tachometer, you can use it to monitor...?

Engine revolutions

Distance

Engine temperature

Speed

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You should adjust your mirrors...?

Once riding over 40 mph

Before setting off

Riding at low speed

Before reaching the freeway

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How often should you check your wheel rims for rust, dents and cracks?

At least once a fortnight

At least once a week

At least every other month

At least once a month

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In nearly all motorcycle/car crashes, responsibility will lie with...?

Both parties

The motorcyclist

Neither party

The car driver

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You must make sure that your eye protection is...?

Tinted

Free from scratches

Mirrored

All of these

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Being visible means...?

Wearing proper clothing

Choosing the best lane position

Using your headlight

All of these things

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You can render a helmet potentially useless if...?

You don't fasten it properly

It's not full face

You don't have a face shield

It isn't reflective

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The first thing you should do when you take delivery of a new motorcycle is...?

Ride it round the block

Take it out on the freeway

Read the owner's manual

Carry out an inspection

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Hydraulic fluids and coolants should be checked, at a minimum...?

Fortnightly

6 monthly

Weekly

Monthly

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When you choose a winter jacket, you must make sure it fits snugly...?

At neck and waist

At wrists and waist

At neck and wrists

At neck, wrists and waist

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When choosing the 'right' gear for riding, your priority should be...?

Style

Protection

Weatherproofing

Image

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North Carolina law requires that a motorcyclist and all passengers have to wear a helmet except...?

When the posted speed limit is less than 30 mph

During daylight hours

When the motorcycle is less than 100 cc

There are no exceptions

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You can become dehydrated in hot weather if...?

You don't wear your jacket

You wear your jacket

You wear your motorcycle pants

You don't wear gloves

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When riding a borrowed motorcycle, you should be extra...?

Cautious

Decisive

Timid

Aggressive

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The brake light on your motorcycle must be activated by...?

Both of your brakes together

Your front brake

Either of your brake controls independently

Your rear brake

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Riders who have had their motorcycles for less than 6 months are involved in what percentage of motorcycle crashes?

20% plus

40% plus

60% plus

50% plus

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In any crash, if you aren't wearing a helmet you are...?

4 times more likely to die

3 times more likely to die

Twice more likely to die

1.5 times more likely to die

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If your motorcycle has a fuel supply valve, you will find it...?

On the right handlebar

Underneath the seat

Below the gas tank

By the filler cap

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Apart from turn signals, what's the minimum number of lights you should have on a street legal motorcycle?

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