North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the North Carolina Motorcyclists' Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Under North Carolina law, what must you have before you may operate a motorcycle on public roads?
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Under North Carolina law, what must you have before you may operate a motorcycle on public roads?
- A A license with a motorcycle endorsement, or a motorcycle learner permit
- B Only a regular driver's license with no extra testing
- C A separate motorcycle-only license card issued yearly
- D Proof of a completed rider safety course carried while riding
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A. A license with a motorcycle endorsement, or a motorcycle learner permit
North Carolina requires a regular or commercial license with a motorcycle endorsement, or a motorcycle learner permit, before you may operate a motorcycle on public roads. The endorsement shows you passed the motorcycle knowledge and skills tests; the learner permit is a temporary step for riders not yet ready for the skills test.
During a quick stop on a good surface, you accidentally lock the rear wheel. What should you do?
- A Let go of both brakes and coast
- B Lean the motorcycle and steer toward the shoulder to stop
- C Release it at once and reapply it hard
- D Keep it locked until you have completely stopped
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D. Keep it locked until you have completely stopped
If you lock the rear brake on a good traction surface, keep it locked until you have stopped. Even with a locked rear wheel you can control the motorcycle on a straightaway if it is upright and going straight. A locked front wheel is different: release and reapply it.
If your front tire goes flat while riding, how will the motorcycle feel?
- A The back will jerk from side to side
- B The steering will feel heavy
- C You will hear a loud pop and hiss first
- D The engine will lose power suddenly
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B. The steering will feel heavy
You will seldom hear a tire go flat, so learn the feel. A front flat makes steering feel heavy and is especially hazardous because it affects steering; a rear flat makes the back jerk from side to side.
In North Carolina, what happens if your alcohol test shows 0.08 or more while riding a motorcycle (not a commercial vehicle)?
- A You must take an alcohol safety course but may keep riding
- B You get a written warning on a first offense
- C Your license is revoked for 10 days
- D Your privilege is revoked at once for at least 30 days
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D. Your privilege is revoked at once for at least 30 days
In North Carolina, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more means your driving privilege is revoked immediately for a minimum of 30 days. It does not matter how sober you look or act; the chemical test result is what usually decides.