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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. When riding with passengers, as you approach a stop you should:
wait for a small gap to cross, enter, or merge in traffic.
tell the passenger to put their feet on the ground.
start slowing earlier.
maintain a smaller space cushion around you.
2. When riding at night you should:
increase the following distance.
decrease your following distance.
increase your speed.
use your low beam.
3. Which of the following is an hazardous place for motorcycles?
School zones.
Freeways.
Rural roads.
Intersections.
4. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist:
down.
flat.
up.
locked.
5. __________ provides the best eye and face protection:
A windshield
Certified sunglasses
Protective apparel
A face shield
6. The right foot pedal controls:
the throttle.
the rear brake.
the clutch.
the front brake.
7. ______ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
Rising slightly off the seat
Rolling on the throttle
Using a higher gear
Pulling in the clutch
8. Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
A driver may pull out in front of you.
People can step out from between cars.
A door could be opened into your path.
All of the above.
9. When you ride with other motorcyclists, you should:
keep the group small.
check your mirrors frequently.
keep your distance.
All of the above.
10. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:
behind the leader.
in front of the last rider.
in front of the leader.
in the middle of the group.
 
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NC Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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