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Free North Carolina DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2024

Based on 2024 NC motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
7mistakes allowed
78%passing score

Welcome to the North Carolina Motorcycle Endorsement Practice Test. This test is provided free of charge and should be taken by anyone who is studying to get their North Carolina Motorcycle Endorsement. For the greatest chance of success answering these questions, carefully read the North Carolina Motorcyclists’ Handbook before beginning this exam. The handbook can be viewed and printed online. All the questions will focus on information related to driving owning and driving a motorcycle safely. This test has a total of 25 questions. Passing this exam will not guarantee you will pass the state test. To pass the exam you must answer 21 questions correctly. Every question has four answers to choose from. Only one answer is correct. Use the hint feature if you’re not sure of the answer, but remember that there are not hints on the state exam. Every time you answer a question correctly, you’ll move on to the next question. If you choose a wrong answer, you will be shown the right answer and an explanation. You can answer these practice questions as many times as you like. Good luck!

What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions37
How many correct answers to pass29
Passing score78%
Minimum age to apply15
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. Grabbing the front brake can result in
  2. The road ahead looks slippery. What should you do?
  3. If your front tire fails while you're riding, you should ease off the throttle,
  4. What is the best way to stop quickly?
  5. Under North Carolina law, who must wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle?
  6. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees?
  7. If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle ahead of you doesn't know you're there, what should you do?
  8. How can you increase your safety while riding at night?
  9. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean?
  10. Blind intersections can be dangerous because
  11. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who
  12. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, what should you do?
  13. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ________ angle.
  14. The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is
  15. Keeping your knees against the gas tank
  16. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn, when should you do so?
  17. Maintaining or slightly increasing your speed in a turn
  18. You can help other vehicle operators notice that you are slowing down by
  19. Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?
  20. Head checks while riding
  21. On the highway, if you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, you should
  22. In a single lane of traffic, there are _______ lane positions for a motorcycle.
  23. Changing your lane position can
  24. Before changing lanes on a multilane road, you should check
  25. Which of the following surfaces provide the least traction?
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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