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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 24
When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.
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B
Look through the turn to where you want to go.
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C
Turn your entire body to see through the turn.
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D
Increase your speed before the turn.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
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A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
A face shield should:
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A
Allow a clear view to both sides.
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B
Prevent air from passing through it.
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C
Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.
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D
Should not fasten too tightly.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:
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A
A merging driver may not see both riders.
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B
Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.
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C
Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.
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D
It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
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A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 7 / 24
When someone follows you too closely, you should:
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A
Speed up.
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B
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
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C
Change lanes and let them pass.
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D
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.
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B
Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Ride in the left portion of your lane
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QUESTION 10 / 24
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
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A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
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A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes immediately.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
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A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:
Choose one answer below.
A
To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
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B
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
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C
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
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D
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
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A
Half as likely
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B
Twice as likely
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C
Three times as likely
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D
Just as likely
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Where is the clutch 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
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 17 / 24
When carrying a passenger or cargo:
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A
It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
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B
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
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C
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
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D
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
A motorcyclist's cushion of space:
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A
Should always stay the same.
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B
Should vary according to riding conditions.
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C
Is not necessary in most situations.
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D
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
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 20 / 24
A skidding rear tire:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not serious.
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B
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
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C
Will usually correct itself.
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D
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In the front of the group.
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C
At the tail end of the group.
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D
Beside the lead rider.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:
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A
Decrease your speed as much as possible.
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B
Lean the motorcycle to one side.
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C
Speed up, if possible.
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D
Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
A face shield
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C
A windshield
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Increase your following distance if:
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A
The pavement is dry.
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B
Riding conditions are normal.
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C
The roadway is wet.
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D
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.
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