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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
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B
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
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C
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
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D
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
It is recommended that a motorcyclist:
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A
Shift gears in a turn.
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B
Shift gears before a turn.
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C
Change power suddenly in a turn.
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D
Ride the brake throughout the turn.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?
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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 4 / 25
Where is the front brake lever usually located?
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A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
By the left foot peg
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D
By the right foot peg
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QUESTION 5 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding, the best sitting position:
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A
Requires your arms be used to hold you up.
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B
Allows you to easily reach the controls.
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C
Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.
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D
Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?
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A
At intersections
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B
On highways
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C
On rural roads
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D
In parking lots
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:
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A
Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.
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B
Wave at the other driver to get their attention.
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C
Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.
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D
Pull over to the shoulder.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A passenger should never:
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A
Wear a helmet.
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B
Lean when the operator leans.
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C
Wear clothing that is tight.
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D
Ride sidesaddle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Riding at night:
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Is discouraged.
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B
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
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C
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
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D
Should only be done in the city.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
As you slow or stop, you should:
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A
Shift up through the gears.
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B
Shift down through the gears.
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C
Take the bike out of gear.
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D
Stay in the same gear.
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QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 25
You should choose the lane position that can:
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A
Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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B
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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C
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
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D
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?
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A
Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
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B
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
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C
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
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D
The brakes only work when both are applied.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:
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Severe.
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B
Up to a judge to decide.
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C
Not too harsh.
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D
Optional.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
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Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
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B
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
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C
Front tire will likely skid.
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D
Engine will make a loud noise.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:
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A
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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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
Relax on the handgrips.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
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A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
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C
Sit as far back as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
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A
Downshift.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Gradually apply your brakes.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should:
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A
Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
Assume the driver sees you.
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C
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
The control for the rear brake is usually located:
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A
On the right handlebar.
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B
On the left handlebar.
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C
Near the left foot.
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D
Near the right foot.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A driver making eye contact with you:
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A
Means that they see you.
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B
Will never happen.
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C
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
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D
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
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A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When braking, you should:
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A
Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
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B
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
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C
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
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D
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
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A
Stay in your lane.
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B
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
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C
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
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D
Ride on the far left shoulder.
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