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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.
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Eye protection:
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should give a clear view to either side.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
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is only needed when riding in bad weather.
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2.
The rear brake is operated by:
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the left food pedal.
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the right foot pedal.
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the right handle.
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the left handle.
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3.
When you are being passed from behind, which lane position should you ride in?
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Right
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Any
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Left
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Center
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4.
As you prepare for your ride, tell your
passenger to:
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put their feet on the ground at stops.
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wear a seat belt.
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keep their legs close to the muffler(s).
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hold firmly onto your waist, hips,
belt or passenger handholds.
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5.
The right foot pedal controls:
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the throttle.
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the front brake.
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the rear brake.
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the clutch.
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6.
What is the best lane position for being seen?
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The left portion of the lane
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The center of the lane
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The right portion of the lane
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It depends on the situation
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7.
Head checks:
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are necessary for making turns.
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All the other answers are correct.
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should not be made if you are riding a motorcycle.
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should be your normal routine.
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8.
Driving a motorcycle is ____________ driving a car.
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as tiring as
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more tiring than
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less tiring than
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less tiring at night than
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9.
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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in construction zones.
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in school zones.
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on short trips.
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on long trips.
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10.
Each
marked lane gives a motorcyclist _______ possible paths
of travel.
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Two
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One
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Three
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Four
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