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2026 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Your motorcycle’s brake light is:
Choose one answer below.
A
More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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B
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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C
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
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D
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A book about motorcycles.
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C
A former owner.
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D
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
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A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When selecting footwear, you should choose:
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A
Shoes with long heels.
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B
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
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C
Shoes that cover your ankles.
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D
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
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A
Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
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B
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
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C
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
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D
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Low-speed crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be fatal.
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B
Are never serious.
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C
Rarely cause injuries.
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D
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
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At night.
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B
During the day.
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C
At dusk.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
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A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not very important.
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B
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
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C
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
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D
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:
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A
You may not find a parking spot.
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B
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
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C
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
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D
The road may be uneven.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Avoid making sudden moves.
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D
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:
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A
Using the brakes.
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B
Accelerating.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:
Choose one answer below.
A
U.S. Department of Transportation.
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B
Federal Trade Commission.
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C
Federal Transportation Network.
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D
National Association of Helmets.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Riding with a passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
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B
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
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C
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
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D
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
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 17 / 25
One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:
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A
The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
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B
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
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C
Maintenance will be costly.
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D
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When carrying a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
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B
Ride as you would without a passenger.
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C
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
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D
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A motorcyclist should:
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A
Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
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B
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
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C
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
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D
Not worry about lane position.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may ride on the shoulder.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
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C
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
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D
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Crashes are more likely to occur among:
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A
Experienced riders.
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B
Beginning riders.
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C
Those familiar with their motorcycle.
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D
Those who have completed a safety course.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
For motorcycle passengers, helmets are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not required, but recommended.
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B
Required by law.
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C
Required only when riding with an operator who has had their license for two years or less.
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D
Required only when riding with an operator who had a traffic ticket within the last two years.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How is the accelerator controlled?
Choose one answer below.
A
With the right hand
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B
With the left hand
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C
With the right foot
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D
With the left foot
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