NC Motorcycle Permit Test
legally intoxicated level
.08
How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle?
3
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
3X
the front brake supplies
70% of the potential stopping power
If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather
Most motorcycle crashes occur:
at lower speeds
Which of the following is not a good safety tip?
avoid looking at other vehicles
When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:
by proceeding straight within your lane
On a motorcycle, a horn:
can be used to get someone's attention quickly
when riding through an intersection, motorcycle rides must be especially aware of
cars turning left into their path
when riding behind a car, which lane position makes you more visible to the driver ahead?
center lane position
The ___________ is the place where debris and oil drippings from cars collect.
center portion of the lane
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
cover the clutch and brakes
in potential high-risk areas, motorcycle riders should
cover the clutch and break
when you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and
cover your arms and legs
what is shifting to a lower gear also known as
engine breaking
when riding long distances, you should get off
every 2 hours
You should use both brakes at the same time:
every time you slow or stop
If a driver is following you too closely, you should:
flash your brake light to warn the driver before you slow down
start your motorcycle with your right wrist in which position?
flat
What does this signal mean? (left arm up)
follow me
When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
four seconds
if your motorcycle starts to wobble
grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:
has short heels
Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?
height
gear shift
in front of left footrest
The gear shift lever is located:
in front of the left footrest
what is a hazardous place for motorcycles?
intersections
The front brake:
is safe to use if used properly
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:
just behind the lead rider
clutch
left handgrip
clutch is on
left handgrip
If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?
let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later
front-wheel skid can be caused by
locking the front wheel
When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:
ride in the center portion of your lane
when it starts to rain
ride in the tire tracks left by the cars
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
ride only in the left portion of the lane
Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:
riding in pairs does not allow necessary space to maneuver
When preparing to pass, you can increase your line of sight by:
riding in the left lane position
rear brake located near
right foot
what helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles?
rising slightly off of the seat
if your motorcycle is from before 1978
turn the headlights on when riding
When riding, you should:
turn your head and eyes to look where you are going
When riding a motorcycle, you should maintain a ____-second safe following ditance between you and the vehicle ahead.
two
when traveling in a group, riders should never ride
two abreast
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
two seconds
Studies show that most crash-involved riders:
under-brake the front and over-brake the rear
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
uneven road
when braking
use both despite circumstances
at night it is harder for you to see and to be seen. to compensate, you should
use the taillights of the car ahead
When riding in fog, you should:
use your low beams headlights
Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:
using both front and rear brake
when parking at the roadside, park
with the rear wheel touching the curb
While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if:
you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more
If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
you may run off of the road
When passing another vehicle:
you must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit
Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
your path may carry you into another lane of traffic
An integrated braking system:
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied
During the day, your headlight should:
Be used on its high beam setting.
When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:
Change your path as needed
When going over an obstacle:
Decrease your speed as much as possible
Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?
Dry pavement
Which of the following is NOT part of the upshifting process:
Gently applying the front brake while squeezing the clutch
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle
When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:
In the sidecar
more than half of all crashes:
Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six months
Engine braking:
Is slowing down by downshifting.
If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
apply the brake of the tire that is not flat
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:
Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts
when should the motorcycle share lanes with cars?
NEVER
Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
Near the right handgrip
To swerve correctly, you should:
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve
If chased by a dog...
approach the animal slowly, then speed up
The three steps of the SEE strategy are:
Search, Evaluate, Execute
A child passenger:
Should be placed behind the operator
Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?
Single-file
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up
When braking, you should:
Squeeze front, press rear
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Stay in your lane
When riding, you should:
Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.
What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?
Tightening the chain
Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Use your low beam headlight
When riding, the best sitting position:
allows you to easily reach the controls
to keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should
maintain or increase your speed
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
merge into the next lane, if possible
More than half of all crashes involve
motorcycle riders with little experience
where is the engine cut off switch?
near the right handgrip
When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:
parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear tire touching the curb
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:
plans to turn right
what formation do you go to when riding curves
single-file formation
When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:
slow down until you are out of the blind spot
Picture with hand down
stop
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
suspension
Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:
taking the turn too fast
If the road is wet, you should avoid:
the center portion of the lane
When behind a car, ride in ________________ - where a driver is most likely to see you.
the center portion of the lane
When packing a load on a motorcycle:
the heavier items should go toward the front
what is used for the rear break?
the right foot pedal
accelerator is controlled by
the right hand
The front brake is operated by:
the right-hand lever
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
three times as likely
when riding and looking you should
turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going