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North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - North Carolina DMV Class M Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under North Carolina law (NCGS 20-140.4), who is required to wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only operators under age 21
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B
All operators and passengers, regardless of age or experience
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C
Only operators without a windshield
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D
Helmets are recommended but not required in North Carolina
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which North Carolina license credential is required to legally operate a motorcycle on public roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
A regular driver license only
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B
A motorcycle learner permit or a Class M motorcycle endorsement on a driver license
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C
A Class A commercial driver license
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D
Any state-issued ID card
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the per-se DWI blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a non-commercial motorcycle operator age 21 or older in North Carolina?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
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B
0.08%
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C
0.10%
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D
0.02%
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the BAC limit for a commercial motor vehicle operator in North Carolina?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.04%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under North Carolina's zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21 (NCGS 20-138.3), how much alcohol in the body can result in a DWI charge?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any detectable amount of alcohol
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B
0.04% BAC or higher
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C
0.05% BAC or higher
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D
0.08% BAC or higher
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which of the following is required eye protection for a motorcyclist in North Carolina when the motorcycle has no windshield?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses tinted any color the rider prefers
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B
Goggles, safety glasses, or a transparent face shield meeting state standards
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C
Eye protection is optional in all cases
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D
A bandana tied across the eyes
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Lane splitting — riding between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles — is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Legal at any speed in North Carolina
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B
Legal only in traffic jams
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C
Illegal in North Carolina
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D
Legal only on Interstate highways
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How many motorcycles may legally ride side-by-side in a single lane in North Carolina?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only one — sharing a lane is never allowed
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B
Up to two, when both riders consent
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C
Up to three, in single file
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D
As many as physically fit
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a pre-ride motorcycle inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chain, Steering
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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C
Tank, Cables, Lever, Operation, Chain, Switch
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D
Tires, Cylinders, Lubrication, Output, Chassis, Speedometer
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QUESTION 10 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, the front brake lever is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left foot
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B
The right hand
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C
The left hand
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D
The right foot
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Approximately what percentage of a motorcycle's total braking power comes from the front brake on dry, level pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70% or more
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D
About 10%
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QUESTION 12 / 25
The friction zone of the clutch is best described as:
Choose one answer below.
A
The fully-released position when the clutch is engaged
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B
The fully-squeezed position when the clutch is disengaged
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C
The narrow band between fully released and fully squeezed where the clutch partially engages
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D
Only used during emergency braking
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Above roughly 12-15 mph, a motorcycle is steered primarily by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Leaning the body without touching the handlebars
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B
Counter-steering — pressing forward on the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward
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C
Pulling back on the handlebar on the side you want to turn toward
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D
Shifting weight in the seat only
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which mnemonic describes the correct sequence for taking a curve on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
T-CLOCS
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B
SIPDE
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C
SLPR — Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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D
SEE
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When entering a curve, you should adjust your speed:
Choose one answer below.
A
While leaned over in the middle of the curve
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B
Before entering the curve
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C
While accelerating into the curve
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D
Only after you complete the curve
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does SIPDE stand for as a mental strategy for motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Indicate, Park, Drive, Exit
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B
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
Steer, Inspect, Press, Drive, Engage
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D
Speed, Inspect, Pause, Drift, Exit
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The MSF Search-Evaluate-Execute (SEE) strategy is a simplified version of SIPDE. The 'Execute' step means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Carry out the appropriate maneuver to avoid or manage the hazard
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B
Stop the motorcycle immediately every time
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C
Honk the horn before taking any action
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D
Wait for the hazard to disappear on its own
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which lane position generally gives you the best visibility to and from other drivers on a straight, open road in good conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
The right edge of the lane
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B
The center of the lane (oil strip)
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C
Either the left or right portion of the lane, depending on traffic
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D
Riding on the white edge line
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the safest minimum following distance behind another vehicle in normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
At least a 2-second cushion, increased in poor conditions
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D
5 car lengths
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the leading cause of multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes at intersections?
Choose one answer below.
A
Mechanical failure of the motorcycle
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B
An oncoming car turning left in front of the motorcycle
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C
Pedestrians stepping off the curb
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D
Heavy crosswinds
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you must brake hard in a curve to avoid an obstacle, the safest technique is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard while remaining leaned over
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B
Straighten the motorcycle as much as possible before applying maximum brake pressure
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C
Use only the rear brake to stay stable
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D
Release the clutch and coast
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When two motorcycles ride together in a group, the preferred lane formation is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Single file at all times
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B
Side-by-side at all times
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C
A staggered formation, with the lead bike in the left lane portion and the second bike in the right lane portion about 1 second behind
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D
Riding on opposite shoulders
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding through a curve on a Blue Ridge Parkway twisty, the most common single-vehicle motorcycle crash is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Striking a stationary object on the shoulder
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B
Running wide and crossing the centerline or leaving the road on the outside of the curve
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C
Stopping suddenly in the middle of the curve
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D
Being struck by a falling tree
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QUESTION 24 / 25
On a North Carolina mountain road in early morning fog in the valleys, the safest practice is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switch to high beam and ride at normal speed
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B
Use low beam, slow down, increase following distance, and use the right tire track of the car ahead as a guide
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C
Turn off your headlight to reduce glare back at you
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D
Stop in the travel lane until the fog lifts
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Deer activity in rural North Carolina is typically highest:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only between noon and 3 p.m.
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B
Around dawn and dusk, especially in autumn
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C
Only during summer afternoons
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D
Only on Interstate highways
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