Take 2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 4

QUESTION 1 / 25

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

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ALeather.✓BWool.✓CPolyester.✓DSilk.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

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ANot required, but recommended.✓BRequired by law.✓CRequired only for operators who have had their license for two years or less.✓DRequired only for operators who have received a traffic ticket within the last two years.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

The best lane position is:

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AThe one that lets you travel the fastest.✓BThe one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.✓CThe one that allows you be seen by other motorists.✓DThe one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When checking tire pressure:

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AEyeballing the tire is a good method.✓BUse a tire gauge.✓CIt is best to squeeze the tire.✓DCompare the height of the tire to another tire.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should:

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ARide faster than usual.✓BRider more slowly than usual.✓CStart slowing later than usual.✓DTry to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

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ACan affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.✓BUsually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.✓CPose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.✓DAre always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A motorcycle “fits” you if:

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AYou are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.✓BYou are able to reach the controls by stretching.✓CThe handlebars go over your head.✓DYour feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

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AGuarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.✓BGuarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.✓CShould be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓DMay not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Riding gloves are often:

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AMade of leather.✓BMade of wool.✓CNot pre-curved.✓DUnsafe for the rider.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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ANot wear a jacket if it's warm out.✓BAlways wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.✓CWear shorts in warm weather.✓DNot be concerned about long shoelaces.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

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ANot ride during the day.✓BWear bright clothing all the time.✓CRide on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.✓DWear dark clothing all the time.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

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AYou cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.✓BYour skills will not be affected.✓CSide effects may still remain.✓DYou will be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

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ABy using only the rear brake.✓BBy using only the front brake.✓CBy allowing the front tire to lock up.✓DBy using both the front and rear brakes.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

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AFits loosely.✓BMeets U.S. DOT standards.✓CHas survived a previous crash.✓DProvides hearing protection.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Intersections are usually:

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ASafe since there is so much traffic there.✓BA dangerous spot for riders.✓CDifficult to figure out.✓DSafer than the open road.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

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ALet them.✓BEncourage them to take less-crowded roads.✓CPush their bike over.✓DEncourage friends to talk them out of riding.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

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AIncrease their speed.✓BReduce their speed.✓CMake sudden moves.✓DRide on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Impairment from alcohol:

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ABegins with the first drink.✓BBegins at about half of the legal limit.✓COccurs at the legal limit.✓DOccurs only if you have had multiple drinks.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

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AExperience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.✓BExperience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.✓CExperience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.✓DExperience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

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ABe visible to other drivers.✓BKeep your intentions unknown from other drivers.✓CAlways stay within a foot of another vehicle.✓DRide on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

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ARoad conditions.✓BTraffic conditions.✓CEscape routes.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You can increase your visibility by:

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AAdding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.✓BNot using your turn signal.✓CWearing dark clothing.✓DWaving at people.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

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AChange lanes and let them pass.✓BIgnore them.✓CUse your horn and make obscene gestures.✓DSpeed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

The front brake is:

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ASafe, if used properly.✓BSafe, even if used improperly.✓COnly to be used if the rear brake fails.✓DNot to be used regularly.✓