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2026 North Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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B
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
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C
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
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D
Are only recommended in bad weather.
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QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 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 4 / 25
When braking, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.
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B
Should not cover your arms or legs completely.
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C
Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.
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D
Can provide protection in the event of a crash.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 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 9 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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 10 / 25
Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes
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B
Clothes made from synthetic materials
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C
Reflective clothes
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D
A leather jacket
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
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C
Push their bike over.
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D
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Goggles will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect only your eyes.
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B
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
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C
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
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D
Provide protection for your entire face.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Engine braking.
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B
Acceleration.
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C
Upshifting.
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D
Coasting.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
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B
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
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C
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
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D
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.
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B
They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.
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C
Mirrors are not really helpful.
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D
They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:
Choose one answer below.
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 17 / 25
Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, clothing is not really for protection.
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B
No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
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C
Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
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D
Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25
If in a no passing zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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B
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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C
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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D
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
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B
So you can tailgate.
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C
To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
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D
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
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B
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
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C
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
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D
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:
Choose one answer below.
A
See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.
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B
See only the lane behind you.
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C
See only the lane next to you.
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D
See most of your helmet.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
An approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
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B
Looks good.
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C
Does not have a chin strap.
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D
Protects the wearer's hearing.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
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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