Instructions

2023 North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 14

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in North Carolina when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for North Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/north-carolina/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

1. Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather

Denim

Polyester

Wool

Leather jackets and pants provide the greatest level of protection when riding.

2. To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you.

Wear dark clothing.

Signal only when you feel like it.

Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.

To reduce the risk of a crash, you should always ensure that you are visible to others. Communicate your intentions through proper use of your signals, brake light, and lane position. Maintain a space cushion around your motorcycle and consistently scan the road ahead of, behind, and next to your vehicle.

3. The front brake is:

Safe, if used properly.

Safe, even if used improperly.

Only to be used if the rear brake fails.

Not to be used regularly.

The front brake is safe to use as long as it is used properly. The front brake of a motorcycle is more powerful than the rear brake, providing at least three-fourths of the total stopping power.

4. Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

Not ride during the day.

Wear bright clothing all the time.

Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.

Wear dark clothing all the time.

Most motorcycle crashes happen in broad daylight. You should always wear brightly-colored clothing when riding to maximize your chances of being seen, even during the day.

5. When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

When turning, look through the turn to where you want to go by turning only your head. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance while turning. Your arms should be slightly bent any time you are holding the handgrips.

Grade This Section