Pass the North Carolina Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE North Carolina DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. If you are riding on an interstate highway, your engine should be at least ____ cc.
2. When should the right lane position be avoided?
3. A motorcycle safety education course does not require which of the following?
4. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
5. When crossing railroad tracks, you should cross at a 90-degree angle
6. When should you pull the engine kill switch?
7. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file?
8. If you need to get off of the roadway, which of the following should you do?
9. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn
10. Which of the following is required equipment for a motorcycle to be operated legally?
11. How can you initiate a swerve while riding a motorcycle?
12. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see
13. Which of the following are skills required to avoid an accident?
14. What is the best strategy for dealing with a motorcycle wobble?
15. When it comes to tinted eye protection, it
16. When riding in a group, riders should ride in a ____ formation, and never side by side.
17. After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be riding under the influence if
18. If you are in traffic and a small animal runs in front of your vehicle, what is the safest way to handle the situation?
19. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you?
20. To prevent fatigue, even the most experienced drivers try not to ride for more than ____ hours in a day.
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.