Take 2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

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ABefore every ride.✓BOnce a week.✓COnce a month.✓DTwice a month.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When riding a motorcycle:

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AIt is a good idea to drag your feet.✓BYour toes should be pointed downward.✓CYou should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.✓DYou should try to keep your feet away from the controls.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice?

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AA jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely✓BBoots or shoes that cover your ankles✓CGloves made of leather✓DA baseball cap to cover your hair✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

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AThe general wear and tread of your tires✓BThe amount of cushion your seat has✓CThe shine of your paint✓DThe wind direction✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

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ARiding on the shoulder✓BRiding under the speed limit✓CWearing a helmet✓DNot allowing a passenger on the motorcycle✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

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AWet pavement✓BA driveway✓CDry pavement✓DA parking lot✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When riding, goggles:

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AProtect your eyes, but not the rest of your face.✓BProtect your face, but not your eyes.✓CAre not as effective at protecting your eyes as eyeglasses.✓DAre not effective in providing any protection.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Use a turn signal:

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AWhen you’re planning to increase your speed.✓BOnly when there is a lot of traffic.✓CAny time you plan on changing lanes.✓DOnly if it is dark outside.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

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ADry pavement✓BGravel✓CSnow✓DLeaves✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

An approved helmet:

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AAllows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.✓BLooks good.✓CDoes not have a chin strap.✓DProtects the wearer's hearing.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:

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AThe brakes make a loud squeaking noise.✓BThe brakes cause some friction with the steering.✓CEach brake can hold the motorcycle.✓DOnly the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

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AEngine braking.✓BAcceleration.✓CUpshifting.✓DCoasting.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

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ALet them.✓BEncourage them to take roads that are not crowded.✓CNot get involved.✓DTake their keys.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

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AYou are likely riding in the best position to be seen.✓BYou may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.✓CThe driver will most likely assume you are there.✓DYou are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

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AA gravel road✓BDry pavement✓CMud✓DLane markings✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

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ASpeed up and lean the motorcycle.✓BSpeed up and keep the motorcycle upright.✓CSlow down and lean the motorcycle.✓DSlow down and keep the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Riding alongside a car:

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AIs encouraged.✓BCan place you in a blind spot.✓CIs not an issue unless the roadway is wet.✓DCan make driving easier for the other motorist.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

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ATime.✓BDrinking coffee.✓CExercising.✓DTaking a cold shower.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

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AWhen conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.✓BWhen you want to look at the scenery.✓CTo encourage other drivers to cut you off.✓DTo prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

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ALengthen your following distance.✓BShorten your following distance.✓CLeave the road.✓DSpeed up.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

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ATurn your head and check your blind spot.✓BLook only at your mirrors.✓CRely on your peripheral vision.✓DSlow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:

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AItems made of leather.✓BItems made of polyester.✓CItems made of light materials.✓DItems that are darkly-colored.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:

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AShould be tucked in.✓BShould hang loose.✓CShould be taken off of the footwear.✓DShould be glued together.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

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AIt increases your line of sight.✓BIt decreases your line of sight.✓CIt makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.✓DIt allows the other driver to speed up.✓