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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 24
When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:
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A
The left portion.
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B
The center portion.
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C
The right portion.
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D
The left or right portions.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
At minimum, your street-legal motorcycle should have:
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A
Turn signals.
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B
One mirror.
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C
A flag.
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D
A radio.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
Which of the following is not a good safety tip?
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A
Slow to a safe speed before turning.
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B
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
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C
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
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D
Avoid looking at other vehicles.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
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A
Other drivers may not see you.
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B
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
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C
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
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D
You may run off the road.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:
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In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the lead rider.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Anywhere within the group.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?
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A
The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
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B
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
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C
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
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D
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
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A
Red
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B
Black
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C
Silver
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 8 / 24
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
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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 9 / 24
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
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A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
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A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
100 percent
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When riding, you should:
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A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
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A
Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
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B
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
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C
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
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D
Hold onto the seat.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
More than half of all crashes:
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A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When packing a load on a motorcycle:
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A
The heavier items should go toward the front.
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B
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
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C
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
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D
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
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A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
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A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 18 / 24
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
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A
Incorrect tire pressure
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B
Improper loading
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C
Unsuitable accessories
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D
Uneven road
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QUESTION 19 / 24
Making eye contact with other drivers:
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A
Means that they see you.
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B
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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C
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
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D
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
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A
The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
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B
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
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C
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
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D
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
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A
Ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Accelerate before turning.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
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A
The left position
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B
The center position
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C
The right position
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D
There is no single best lane position.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?
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One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?
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A
A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
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B
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
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C
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
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D
You are passing someone who is in the street.
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