Take 2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 24

When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BRight behind the leader.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DWherever they are most comfortable.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

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ARide down the center of the lane.✓BIncrease your speed.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DPull onto the shoulder of the road.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

An integrated braking system:

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AApplies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.✓BApplies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.✓CApplies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.✓DLearns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

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AParked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.✓BParked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.✓CParked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.✓DParked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

When applying the front brake, you should:

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AApply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.✓BGrab at the brake with only two fingers.✓CPress down on the brake lever with your foot.✓DStomp on the brake lever.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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ABrake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.✓BBrake as hard as you would on a straightaway.✓CWait until you are not in the curve to brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

A child passenger:

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AShould be placed in front of the operator.✓BShould be placed behind the operator.✓CDoes not have to be able to reach the footrests.✓DShould hold onto the motorcycle frame.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BAvoid other drivers' blind spots.✓CAvoid surface hazards.✓DPrevent access to an escape route.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:

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AThe helmet is DOT-compliant.✓BThe helmet looks nice.✓CThe helmet fits snugly.✓DThe helmet does not have any defects.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

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AMove to the center portion of the lane.✓BMove to the left portion of the lane.✓CMove to the right portion of the lane.✓DNot be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

When being passed from behind, you should:

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AStay in the center portion of the lane.✓BStay in the right portion of the lane.✓CMove onto the shoulder.✓DActivate your turn signal.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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ABy proceeding straight within your lane.✓BAt a 45-degree angle.✓CAt a 90-degree angle.✓DAt a fast speed.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

What does this signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding24.png

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AFollow me✓BSlow down✓CSpeed up✓DExit✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

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APassing another vehicle.✓BYou will be slowing down suddenly.✓CThere is a stop sign ahead.✓DYour signals do not work.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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AThe amount of alcohol consumed✓BBody weight✓CHow quickly the alcohol was consumed✓DHow often alcohol is consumed✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

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APress the grip in the direction you want to turn.✓BPress the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.✓CNot hold the grip because it can be dangerous.✓DNot lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

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AStaggered✓BSingle-file✓CPaired up✓DRiding three across a lane✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

To stop quickly, you should:

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AUse only the rear brake.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CUse both brakes.✓DUse the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

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AOnce a day✓BOnce a week✓COnce a year✓DBefore every ride✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.

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ATwo times✓BThree times✓CEight times✓DTen times✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

Motorcycle riders:

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AShould wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.✓BShould only wear hearing protection during long rides.✓CShould not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.✓DDo not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.✓