North Carolina Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

If there are hazards to your left, choose a center or right lane position to stay away from the hazards.

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 Motorcycles do not have blind spots.

Motorcycles have blind spots, just as cars do. Do a head check before changing lanes.

Not quite. The answer is move quickly through the driver's blind spot.

When passing another vehicle, you should move quickly through the driver's blind spot.

Not quite. The answer is Never

A motorcycle needs a full lane width to maneuver safely. A motorcycle should never be ridden between lanes of traffic, even if it looks like there is room. At this time, riding between lanes of traffic (often called lane splitting) is legal only in California.

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 Before entering the turn

If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn, you should do it before the turn if possible. This will help keep the turn smooth and stable. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel during a turn can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is left foot lever.

The left foot lever is the gear shifter. The right foot pedal controls the rear brake.

Not quite. The answer is three

There are three lane positions for a motorcycle in each lane of traffic: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

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 three

There are three lane positions for a motorcycle in each lane of traffic: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

Not quite. The answer is Center

When another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Not quite. The answer is the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.

In the "press" step of turning, you press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn. This will cause the motorcycle to lean in that direction.

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 all of the above.

When you're scanning around you, you should be looking for traffic conditions, potentially hazardous road conditions, and possible escape routes.

Not quite. The answer is in front of the left footpeg.

The gearshift lever is located in front of the left footpeg.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. Ride in the center or right portion of the lane if vehicles and other potential problems are on your left side. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option.

Not quite. The answer is is different for each curve.

Every curve is different. The best path through a curve may not follow the curve of the road. Change your lane position as needed to help you.

Not quite. The answer is depends on the situation.

No lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.