North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the North Carolina Motorcyclists' Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What causes over one-half of motorcycle/car crashes, according to the handbook?
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What causes over one-half of motorcycle/car crashes, according to the handbook?
- A Mechanical failure of the motorcycle
- B Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way
- C Rear-end collisions on the highway
- D Riders running red lights at busy intersections
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B. Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way
Over one-half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. Cars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out from side streets are the biggest dangers, so intersections need your full attention.
Each lane gives a motorcycle three paths: path 1 is the left third, path 2 the center and path 3 the right third. If vehicles and other potential problems are on your left only, which paths does the handbook suggest?
- A The shoulder outside the lane
- B Path 2 or 3
- C Path 1 only
- D Path 1 or 2
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B. Path 2 or 3
Each lane gives a motorcycle three paths. Ride in path 2 or 3 if hazards are on your left only, path 1 or 2 if they are on your right, and usually path 2 (center) if there are vehicles on both sides.
According to the handbook, more than half of all motorcycle crashes involve what?
- A Riders traveling faster than the posted speed limit
- B Riders on that motorcycle for under six months
- C Motorcycles with worn or underinflated tires
- D Riding after dark on unlit roads
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B. Riders on that motorcycle for under six months
More than half of all crashes occur on motorcycles ridden by the operator for less than six months. Ride extra carefully on any motorcycle that is new or unfamiliar to you, no matter how experienced you are.
You have come to a stop at a red light. What gear should you be in?
- A Neutral, to give the clutch hand a rest
- B Second gear, for a smoother start
- C Whatever gear you were in before stopping
- D First gear, so you can move out quickly
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D. First gear, so you can move out quickly
Shift down through the gears with the clutch as you slow, and remain in first gear while you are stopped. That way you can move out quickly if a car behind you is not going to stop.