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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Riding alongside another rider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.
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B
Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.
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C
Allows you to communicate with one another.
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D
Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
Snug.
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C
Defect-free.
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D
Attractive.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicates that the driver sees you.
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B
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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C
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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D
May make the driver mad.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the motorcycle seat.
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B
In the sidecar.
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C
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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D
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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B
Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.
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C
Travel in a zigzag motion.
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D
Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
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B
They will get lost if they are leading.
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C
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
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D
They will ride too fast in any other position.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Protecting yourself from the elements
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B
Taking artificial stimulants
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C
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
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D
Taking frequent breaks
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QUESTION 8 / 24
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Help you avoid road hazards.
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B
Help you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.
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C
Help you avoid being seen by other drivers.
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D
Increase your ability to be seen by others.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
You should use a larger cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
When roads are slippery.
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B
When it is sunny outside.
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C
When it is colder than usual.
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D
When you are following other motorcycles.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begin slowing sooner than usual.
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B
Begin slowing later than usual.
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C
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
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D
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
For routine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should only use the front brake.
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B
You should only use the rear brake.
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C
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
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D
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When riding in fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Use no lights.
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D
Alternate between the low and high beams.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
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B
Best when used by itself.
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C
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
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D
To be used with the rear brake.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Remaining alert.
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B
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
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C
Riding without a headlight.
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D
Maintaining a space cushion.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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C
Not ride during the day.
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D
Look for safer routes.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your following distance.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Ride faster than you usually would.
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D
Avoid using your high beam headlight.
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QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 24
When changing lanes, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
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B
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
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C
Not worry about other traffic.
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D
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
To be effective, a face shield should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be free of scratches.
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B
Allow clear views to both sides.
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C
Be airtight.
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D
Fasten securely.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
When making a turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is less traction available for stopping.
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B
There is more traction available for stopping.
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C
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
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D
Stopping should never be attempted.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go above the ankle
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C
Hearing protection
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D
Pants made of a soft material
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