Take 2026 North Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 9

QUESTION 1 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should:

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AOnly take a few minutes.✓BTake more than an hour.✓CBe complicated to perform.✓DNot be done before every ride.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

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AAt night.✓BDuring the day.✓CAt dusk.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

A motorcycle with a sidecar:

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ACannot tip over.✓BCan tip over if making a turn too fast.✓CIs designed to take corners at any speed.✓DShould not be used for loading items.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?

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AThey make you drowsy.✓BThey make you more alert.✓CThey make you hungry.✓DThey make you unable to concentrate.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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ANot wear a jacket if it's warm out.✓BAlways wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.✓CWear shorts in warm weather.✓DNot be concerned about long shoelaces.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When riding behind a car, you should:

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ARide in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.✓BAssume the driver sees you.✓CRide in the far left portion of the lane.✓DRide in the far right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

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ARide in the center of the lane.✓BPull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DIncrease your speed.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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AOn short trips.✓BOn long trips.✓CAfter at least an hour of riding.✓DAfter more than 8 hours of riding.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png

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ASpeed up.✓BDanger ahead.✓CStop.✓DMerge.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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ASit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.✓BKeep your knees against the gas tank for balance.✓CAllow your feet to hang off the footrests.✓DSit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

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ASit as far back as possible.✓BHold onto the seat.✓CPut their feet on the muffler.✓DMount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

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AA tire check.✓BA taillight test.✓CA headlight test.✓DA paint check.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

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ANever✓BOccasionally✓CFrequently✓DMore often than the amount time spent looking ahead✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

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AWear an approved helmet.✓BWear face or eye protection.✓CWear protective clothing.✓DHave a windshield.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

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AEyeglasses✓BSunglasses✓CA windshield✓DGoggles✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 20 / 25

When riding at night:

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ADistances are easier to judge than they are during the day.✓BUsing a high beam headlight always makes it difficult to see.✓CUse only one lane position.✓DReduce your speed.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

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AGoggles✓BWindshield✓CSunglasses✓DEyeglasses✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.02 percent✓B0.04 percent✓C0.08 percent✓D0.1 percent✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BHelp you avoid surface hazards.✓CHelp you avoid traffic signals.✓DCommunicate your intentions to other road users.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

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ARelax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.✓BTighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.✓CTravel in a zigzag motion.✓DRide on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

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ARide in the middle of your lane.✓BRide in the left portion of your lane.✓CRide in the right portion of your lane.✓DSwerve from side to side in your lane.✓