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To earn your motorcycle license in North Carolina, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. The knowledge test questions cover content in the North Carolina Motorcycle Handbook. They require that you know and understand road rules, driving laws and safe riding practices. The North Carolina motorcycle test consists of 25 questions. A score of at least 20 (80%) is required to pass.
1.
How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?
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Two
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Five
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Three
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One
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2.
The best way to stop is to:
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operate the engine cut-off switch.
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use the front brake only.
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apply both brakes firmly.
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apply the rear brake quickly.
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3.
You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
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leaning back.
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holding in the clutch.
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avoiding sudden moves.
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maintaining or increasing your speed.
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4.
You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are:
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stopping more quickly than others might expect.
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stopping in an unusual place.
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being followed too closely.
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All of the above.
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5.
When you are being passed from behind, which lane position should you ride in?
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Center
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Any
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Left
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Right
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6.
Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles?
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Wet pavement
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Gravel roads
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Warm pavement
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Snow
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7.
Your passenger should tighten his or her hold when you:
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ride in the left portion of the lane.
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All the other answers are correct.
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approach surface hazards.
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are about to start from a stop.
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8.
Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo?
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Nylon rope
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Elastic cords
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Metal chains
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Cable ties
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9.
You can initiate a swerve by:
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pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.
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applying the rear brake.
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pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.
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downshifting gears.
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10.
When traveling behind a car, ride ______, where the driver is most likely to see you.
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in the center portion of the lane
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in the left part of the lane
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in the right part of the lane
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in the driver's blind spot
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