NORTH DAKOTA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

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As a motorcyclist in North Dakota, you are subject to the same rules of the road as other motorists, as well as special laws for motorcycles. To earn your motorcycle license in North Dakota, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. The knowledge test questions cover content in the North Dakota Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules, driving laws and safe riding practices. The North Dakota motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. In slow tight turns, counterbalance the motorcycle by:
leaning forward.
keeping your body straight.
leaning with the motorcycle.
leaning in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.
2. To avoid hazardous situations and reduce their risk, experienced riders:
swerve often.
pull in the clutch when turning.
avoid carrying passengers.
scan the road ahead.
3. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when:
they make eye contact with you.
you are legally entitled to the right-of-way.
they are beginning to slow down.
You can never be sure a driver will yield to you.
4. Motorcycles riders should avoid riding on big buildups of oil and grease usually found:
on slippery surfaces
at busy intersections
on multilane highways
on gravel roads
5. You should check your tires:
once a month.
once a week.
every time you ride your motorcycle.
once a year.
6. To reduce your chances of skidding, you should:
grab the front brake.
drag your feet on the ground.
slow down before you get to the slippery surface.
All of the above.
7. When you make a turn you should:
roll on the throttle through the turn.
maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.
All the other answers are correct.
look through the turn to where you want to go.
8. Rolling on the throttle through a turn:
helps stabilize suspension.
causes the motorcycle to slip.
is extremely dangerous and should be avoided.
is the best way to handle tailgaters.
9. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop?
The emergency brake
The rear brake
The front brake
Both front and rear brake
10. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
ride is in the center lane position.
relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
downshift to a lower gear to improve stability.
 
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ND Motorcycle Test

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