Take 2026 North Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 15

QUESTION 1 / 25

Hearing protection is:

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ANot needed if you wear a helmet.✓BNeeded in addition to a helmet.✓COnly needed on windy days.✓DNot needed if you are carrying a passenger.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.02 percent✓B0.04 percent✓C0.06 percent✓D0.08 percent✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

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ATraveling faster than they actually are.✓BTraveling more slowly than they actually are.✓CNot moving when they actually are.✓DCloser than they actually are.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

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ADiscourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.✓BEncourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.✓CEncourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.✓DEncourages other drivers to pass you.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Swerving a motorcycle:

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ARequires a lot of traction.✓BRequires little traction.✓CIs a slow maneuver.✓DShould be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When going through a curve, you should:

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AAlways stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓BAlways stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓CAlways stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓DRemember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

To be effective, a face shield should not:

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ABe free of scratches.✓BAllow clear views to both sides.✓CBe airtight.✓DFasten securely.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?

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AThe left position in the lane✓BThe center position in the lane✓CThe right position in the lane✓DThere is no single lane position that is best for all situations.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

The center portion of a lane:

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AIs always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.✓BOften contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.✓COften contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.✓DIs the smoothest part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

To stop quickly, you should:

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AUse only the rear brake.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CUse both brakes.✓DUse the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

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AFasten securely.✓BPrevent air from passing through.✓CNot allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.✓DRestrict your vision to the sides.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

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ATwo times✓BThree times✓CSix times✓D20 times✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Where should a load be placed?

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AAs low as possible✓BAs high as possible✓CBehind the rear axle✓DOn one side of the motorcycle✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AJust behind the leader.✓BIn the front of the group.✓CAt the tail end of the group.✓DBeside the lead rider.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

In general, how many seconds behind another vehicle should you travel?

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AOne second✓BTwo seconds✓CThree seconds✓DFour seconds✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

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AThe right side could be slippery.✓BIt will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.✓CPeople don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.✓DIt will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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ANever safe for motorcyclists.✓BUsually safe, unless the road is wet.✓CUsually safe, unless it is sunny outside.✓DAlways safe, no matter the weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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ABrake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.✓BBrake as hard as you would on a straightaway.✓CWait until you are not in the curve to brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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ABy proceeding straight within your lane.✓BAt a 45-degree angle.✓CAt a 90-degree angle.✓DAt a fast speed.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

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AKeep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.✓BRelease both brakes and coast to a stop.✓CRelease the brake lever and use only the rear brake.✓DRelease the brake lever until the tire regains traction.✓