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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
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Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Your lane position should not:
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Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Provide you with an escape route.
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D
Welcome other drivers into your lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?
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If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
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B
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
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C
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
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D
Others can't see your load if it is low.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
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A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The front brake supplies approximately 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
About 95 percent
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handle grips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
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A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 9 / 25
If hazards are on your left, you should ride:
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In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the right portion of the lane.
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C
In any portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
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A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
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A
Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Swerve quickly.
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D
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
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A
Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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B
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
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C
Apply both brakes.
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D
Not use either brake.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:
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A
Wear an approved helmet.
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B
Wear face or eye protection.
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C
Wear protective clothing.
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D
Have a windshield.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png
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A
Speed up.
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B
Danger ahead.
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C
Stop.
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D
Merge.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:
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Sound your horn.
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B
Flash your lights.
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C
Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.
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D
Move into another lane, if necessary.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You should increase your following distance if:
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The pavement is dry.
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B
The pavement is wet.
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C
You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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D
The sun is out.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
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Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Are caused by worn tires.
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C
Happen in the dark.
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D
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Roll on the throttle.
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B
Hold the handle grips loosely.
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C
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
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D
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following provides the best protection?
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A
Sunglasses
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B
Windshield
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C
Goggles
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D
Face shield
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QUESTION 21 / 25
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
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A
Fluids.
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B
Headlight and taillight.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
Reflectors.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Before riding, check all of the following, except:
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Your tires' inflation pressure.
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B
The amount of tread on your tires.
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C
The reflective quality of your tires.
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D
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
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C
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
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D
Ride offensively.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?
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A
Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.
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B
Speed up to accommodate the one rider.
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C
Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.
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D
Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Engine braking:
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A
Is illegal.
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B
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
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C
Is slowing down by downshifting.
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D
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.
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