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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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

There are no exceptions

During daylight hours

When the motorcycle is less than 100 cc

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

Twice more likely to die

3 times more likely to die

4 times more likely to die

1.5 times more likely to die

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

More than a yard

More than a foot

At all

More than 6 inches

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

Cautious

Decisive

Aggressive

Timid

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

It isn't reflective

You don't have a face shield

It's not full face

You don't fasten it properly

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

Either of your brake controls independently

Your rear brake

Both of your brakes together

Your front brake

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

The car driver

The motorcyclist

Neither party

Both parties

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

At least once a week

At least every other month

At least once a fortnight

At least once a month

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

Protection

Weatherproofing

Image

Style

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

Underneath the seat

By the filler cap

Below the gas tank

On the right handlebar

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Being visible means...?

Using your headlight

Choosing the best lane position

Wearing proper clothing

All of these things

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

In your garage

While less than a mile from home

Riding on your own street

Before reaching the freeway

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

Fortnightly

Monthly

Weekly

6 monthly

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

You don't wear your jacket

You wear your motorcycle pants

You wear your jacket

You don't wear gloves

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

60% plus

40% plus

50% plus

20% plus

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

When there is no street lighting at night

When the traffic is heavy on both sides

When you have the face shield closed

There are no such circumstances

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

Engine temperature

Distance

Speed

Engine revolutions

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Which of these is not suitable for motorcycle riding?

Baseball boots

Hiking boots

Engineer boots

Safety boots

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

At neck and wrists

At wrists and waist

At neck, wrists and waist

At neck and waist

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

Below the instruments

Next to the ignition

On the left handlebar

On the right handlebar

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

Your lane position

Your brake light

Proper signals

All of these things

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A motorcycle helmet must have...?

State of North Carolina approval

All of these

DOT approval

Snell Memorial Foundation approval

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You should adjust your mirrors...?

Before reaching the freeway

Riding at low speed

Before setting off

Once riding over 40 mph

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

A face shield

They are all equally effective

A windshield

Goggles

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

All of these

Tinted

Mirrored

Free from scratches

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

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

It's not acceptable

At least one signal is working front and back

Both right-hand signals are working

Both front signals are working

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

12 seconds time

14 seconds time

8 seconds time

6 seconds time

Your score is