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2026 North Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 24
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
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B
Use the left portion of your lane.
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C
Use the center portion of your lane.
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D
Use the right portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
If taking a long trip, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged.
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B
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.
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C
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
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D
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When riding in a group, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never use a staggered formation.
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B
Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.
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C
Not use your mirrors.
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D
Not tailgate other riders within the group.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
Fatigue can be increased by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping frequently.
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B
Riding in cool weather.
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C
Being comfortable during your ride.
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D
Starting a ride late in the day.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion
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B
The center portion
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C
The right portion
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D
The shoulder
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QUESTION 7 / 24
When deciding on a lane position, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Always ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Always ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switching into a neutral gear.
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B
You will be slowing suddenly.
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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 9 / 24
The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunburn.
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B
Windburn.
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C
Chapped lips.
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D
Dehydration.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When entering a turn, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
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D
Sit up as high as possible.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release and re-apply the rear brake.
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B
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
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C
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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D
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are easy to get used to right away.
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B
Make cars seem closer than they actually are.
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C
Provide a narrow view of the road.
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D
Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A passenger must wear a helmet if:
Choose one answer below.
A
They are under 25 years of age.
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B
There is a lot of traffic on the road.
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C
The operator is required by law to wear a helmet.
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D
They do not have a motorcycle license.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid sudden moves.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Brake quickly.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 20 / 24
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
If a driver is following you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
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B
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
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C
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
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D
Slowly inch across the tracks.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 24
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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