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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 24
If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep going and hope to wake up.
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B
Ride faster.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Get off the road and rest.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Polyester
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D
Wool
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QUESTION 3 / 24
If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue riding normally.
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B
Pull over and check the tires.
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C
Pull over to check the chain.
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D
Pull over to check the windshield.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorists looking for a place to park.
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B
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
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C
Oncoming traffic.
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D
Noise.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Allow them to pass.
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C
Prevent them from passing.
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D
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
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B
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
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C
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
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D
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front and emergency
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B
Rear and emergency
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C
Front and rear
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D
Only a front brake
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QUESTION 9 / 24
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 10 / 24
An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
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B
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
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C
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
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D
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
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B
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
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C
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
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D
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
Long-term exposure to wind noise:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended.
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B
Can cause hearing loss.
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C
Is not harmful.
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D
Is less damaging than listening to music.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
If in a no passing zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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B
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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C
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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D
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange
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B
Black
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C
Brown
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D
Deep blue
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QUESTION 17 / 24
When braking, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.
Choose one answer below.
A
Time
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B
Coffee
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C
Exercise
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D
Fresh air
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QUESTION 19 / 24
The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
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B
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
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C
Are usually minimal.
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D
Often balance out.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
Riding at night is usually:
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A
Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
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B
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
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C
Not allowed on highways.
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D
Less distracting than riding during the day.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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QUESTION 23 / 24
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
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Be worn only at night.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Not be worn.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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