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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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At blind intersections, it is important to:
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see as much as possible and remain visible to others.
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change lanes and let the tailgater pass.
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share your lane with other cars and motorcycles.
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ride in a staggered formation.
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2.
For railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from the tracks to cross at an angle of at least:
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45°
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30°
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90°
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15°
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3.
Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle?
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A windshield
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Specialized shocks
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Side saddlebags for cargo
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Footrests for the passenger
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4.
At night, you should use your high-beams when you are _____________ another vehicle.
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following or meeting
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neither following nor meeting
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meeting
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following
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5.
The safest way to ride over an obstacle is at a ______ degree angle.
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180
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45
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30
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90
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6.
When you ride with other motorcyclists, you should:
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keep the group small.
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check your mirrors frequently.
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keep your distance.
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All of the above.
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7.
If you encounter
a large surface so slippery that you
must coast:
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use the front brake only.
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stop and walk the bike across.
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accelerate or maintain your speed.
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consider letting your feet skim along the
surface.
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8.
______ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
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Using a higher gear
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Pulling in the clutch
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Rising slightly off the seat
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Rolling on the throttle
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9.
When it starts to rain:
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ride in the center lane position.
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always ride in the left lane position.
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ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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increase your speed to lessen your chances of skidding.
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10.
You can increase your visibility to ther drivers by:
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Wearing reflective clothing
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Rising slightly off the seat with your
weight on the foot pegs
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Keeping both feet on the pegs.
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Increasing your following distance
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