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1. What is a way you prevent fatigue while riding?
2. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as
3. The most effective face protection is
4. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned
5. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
6. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to
7. Which of the following is not a dangerous surface?
8. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle.
9. ____ are vehicles that are not designed for roads and are thus illegal to drive on roads.
10. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check?
11. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if
12. You should adjust your side mirrors
13. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also
14. Which of the following is required equipment for a motorcycle to be operated legally?
15. Which of the following equipment are required to legally operate a motorcycle?
16. How is maximum straight line braking achieved?
17. The rear brake is ____ important because
18. Trail bikes and all-terrain vehicles cannot be operated where?
19. When parked next to a curb, how should you position your motorcycle?
20. Rules of riding in a group include the following:
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.