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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
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B
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
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C
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
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D
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If the road is wet, you should avoid:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of a lane.
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B
The center portion of the lane.
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C
The right portion of the lane.
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D
All areas of the lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When deciding on a lane position, you should:
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A
Always ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Always ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Always ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If taking a long trip, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the center portion of the lane.
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C
In the right portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Studies show that most crash-involved riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
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B
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
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C
Only use the front brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Where should a load be placed?
Choose one answer below.
A
As low as possible
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B
As high as possible
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C
Behind the rear axle
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D
On one side of the motorcycle
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.png
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A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To swerve correctly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
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D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
A single-file line.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
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A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To swerve correctly:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as possible.
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C
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
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D
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange a safe ride home for them.
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B
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
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C
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
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D
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center of the lane.
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B
Stay on the outside of the lane.
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C
Change your path as needed.
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D
Use the shoulder.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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B
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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C
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
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D
Release the rear brake and down shift.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Motorcycle headlights are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
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B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 22 / 25
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam.
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B
Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.
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C
Be visible.
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D
Ride only in the left portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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