North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is weekly.

The fluid levels of your motorcycle should be checked weekly.

Not quite. The answer is Turn left or go straight.

This sign regulates traffic and directs the driver to turn left or go straight.

Not quite. The answer is Ride in the center lane position.

If you think that another vehicle might try to share your lane, ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is helps stabilize the motorcycle.

Maintaining or slightly increasing your speed in a turn helps stabilize the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is a stop sign.

A stop sign is an eight-sided white-on-red sign, indicating that other traffic has the right-of-way. You must always bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic before proceeding.

Not quite. The answer is checking your mirrors frequently.

When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by checking your mirrors frequently.

Not quite. The answer is If your throttle is stuck and you can't free it

If your throttle is stuck, first try to twist it back and forth to free it. If that doesn't work, operate the engine kill switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will cut power to the rear wheel.

Not quite. The answer is The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance

Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. However, visibility is more critical. Before starting to pass, ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to increase your line of sight and make you more visible. Signal left and check for oncoming traffic. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look for traffic behind.

Not quite. The answer is 30

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol upon the request of a police officer, your driver license will be immediately revoked for at least 30 days. (Note that if you take the test and it shows you're intoxicated, your license will be immediately revoked for the same minimum amount of time.) The officer will confiscate your license at the scene. Then the DMV will revoke your license for an additional 12 months at least.

Source: Driving While Impaired, Chapter 2 – Alcohol and the Law, North Carolina Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is move away from the vehicle.

If a vehicle enters your path, you should move as far away from the vehicle as possible.

Not quite. The answer is approaching a blind intersection.

You may need to change your lane position if you are approaching a blind intersection. Ride in a lane position that lets you be seen as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Running a red light or stop sign, failing to yield the right-of-way to a car, and failing to maintain liability insurance are some of the violations for which a conviction will earn you three points.

Source: Driver License Points; Points; Chapter 3 – Your Driving Privilege, North Carolina Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is if the surface is firm enough to ride on.

When pulling off the road, you must check if the surface provides enough traction for motorcycles. Motorcycles require a firm surface with a lot of traction.

Not quite. The answer is behind the leader.

When riding in a group, an inexperienced rider should be positioned right behind the leader. The inexperienced rider won't have to chase after the group, and more experienced riders will be able to keep an eye on the inexperienced rider from behind.

Not quite. The answer is work zones.

Work zone signs warn drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. These signs have black letters or symbols on an orange background. When you see these signs, slow down and pay close attention.

Not quite. The answer is Road turns ahead; slow to a safe speed.

The road ahead changes direction sharply. Drivers must slow down to a safe speed.

Not quite. The answer is other vehicle operators will have difficulty seeing you in certain areas.

Blind intersections are dangerous because other vehicle operators will have difficulty seeing you from certain areas. Ride in a lane position that lets you be seen as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is not release the rear brake.

If the rear wheel locks on a straightaway, do not release it. Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.

Not quite. The answer is You must go straight.

This sign means that you must go straight. You cannot turn here.

Not quite. The answer is Orange, red, yellow, and green

The best colors of clothing for increasing your visibility to others are bright colors like orange, red, yellow, and green.