North Dakota Motorcycle Test 02

This guide introduces you to our completely free North Dakota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test designed to help aspiring motorcyclists like you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to ace the test on your first try.

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North Dakota Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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You're coming up on car ahead stopped at an intersection. You should stop...?

As close as possible to its rear bumper

Alongside the driver's door

Well back of it

In front of it

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If you're not riding slowly enough when you downshift, you are risking...?

A rear wheel skid

All of these

Breaking the clutch

Stretching the chain

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Before any shift, up or down, you should...?

Roll on the throttle

Keep the throttle steady

Apply the brakes

Roll off the throttle

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On a normal motorcycle you will find neutral...?

Below 1st gear

Between 1st and 2nd gear

Between 3rd and 4th gear

Above 5th gear

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You should check your tire pressures...?

Before every ride

Every week

Every 200 miles

Once a month

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The best way to be seen by another driver is to position yourself where you will be seen...?

In their rearview mirror

In their left side view mirror

In their right side view mirror

In any of these

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When your side stand is in the up position, it should have...?

Less than 10% play

Less than 15% play

No play

Less than 5% play

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You can safely ride on the grease strip in the center of the lane unless...?

It's been raining

The temperature is above 80°

It's very windy

The temperature is below freezing

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You have pulled to the side of the road to let an emergency vehicle pass. What gear should you be in?

5th

1st

Neutral

2nd

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At an intersection, a driver pulls through a yellow light and hits you when you have legitimately started on green. Who is responsible for the crash?

Both of you

Neither of you

The car driver

You

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How often should you check brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels?

Every 10 days

Every fortnight

Once a month

Every week

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As you go through a braking maneuver, you should...?

Increase rear brake, decrease front

Increase pressure on both brakes

Increase front brake, decrease rear

Decrease pressure on both brakes

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It's okay to ride your motorcycle if which lights are not working?

Rear turn signals

None of them

High beam headlight

Rear brake light

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A truck behind you is riding too close and obviously wants to pass. You should...?

Make gestures to indicate it should back off

Accelerate away from it

Open up a space and allow it to pass

Slow down

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When braking, you should look...

Straight ahead

At your front wheel

At the front brake lever

At the tarmac

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Properly adjusted mirrors will show...?

The lane behind and as much as possible of the lane next to you

The lane next to you and as much as possible of the lane behind

The lane next to you and as much as possible of the next one over

All of the lane behind and nothing else

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Keeping your knees touching the gas tank when riding will help with...?

Visibility

Crash avoidance

Aerodynamics

Balance

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You should choose a seat position which means that when holding the hand grips your arms are...?

Bent at right angles

Bent at 45°

Fully extended

Slightly bent

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You should increase your following distance if...?

Any of these apply

The pavement is slippery

Traffic is heavy

Your view is obscured

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Motorcycles need more checks and maintenance than cars because...?

Motorcycles are more complex machines

Motorcycles are built of weaker materials

Cars are usually better designed

Minor faults can be very serious

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A truck ahead passes over a pedestrian crosswalk. Once the rear of that truck has cleared the crosswalk, you should not reach the same place for...?

2 seconds

2.5 seconds

3 seconds

1 second

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As you ride you should be scanning the road ahead up to the point where you will be in...?

14 seconds

6 seconds

8 seconds

12 seconds

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If your sprockets are worn or damaged you should...?

Apply more oil

Loosen the chain

Tighten the chain

Replace them

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

By the muffler

By the rear brake pedal

By the ignition switch

Below the gas tank

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You should not be able to push your motorcycle forward when...?

Both brakes are applied

The front brake is applied

The rear brake is applied

Any of these

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In normal, nonemergency, stops you should use...?

Both brakes

The front brake only

The rear brake only

Any of these

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If you're hiring or borrowing a motorcycle, you should be extra...?

Positive

Aggressive

Cautious

Fast

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For the purpose of choosing a lane position, you should divide each traffic lane into...?

5 parts

4 parts

2 parts

3 parts

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In a normal turn, you will want to lean...?

At a lesser angle than your motorcycle

At an opposite angle to your motorcycle

At a steeper angle than your motorcycle

At the same angle as your motorcycle

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To prevent accidentally using too much throttle, you should start off with your right wrist...?

Flat with the throttle

Any of these

Well below the throttle

Well above the throttle

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Why Should You Take a Motorcycle Permit Practice Test?

Studying for your North Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. By including a practice test in your preparation strategy, you’ll enjoy several benefits, including:

1. Identifying Knowledge Gaps

The practice test helps pinpoint areas where you may need some extra studying. For example, are you unsure about yielding laws or the proper equipment required for riding? The test will show you exactly where to focus.

2. Improving Test Readiness

Taking practice tests builds familiarity with the format and structure of the official exam. The more comfortable you are with the testing process, the less stressed and more focused you’ll be on test day.

3. Saving Study Time

Why spend hours endlessly flipping through the manual when you can study smarter? The practice test narrows down the material to what you need to know to pass.

4. Boosting Confidence

Confidence is key when sitting for any exam. Scoring well on the practice test will reassure you that you’re ready to take on the real thing.