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WorksheetsNC Motorcycle permit practice test 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who
did not separate braking from swerving or did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so.
under braked the front tire and over braked the rear tire.
lacked one of the above skills.
lacked none of the above skills.
Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees?
A larger angle would be unsafe.
At a lesser angle, you might catch your tires.
It gives you the best view of oncoming trains.
It lets you cross the tracks quickly.
Grabbing the front brake can result in
stopping quickly.
a locked front wheel.
a locked rear wheel.
popping a tire.
If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn, when should you do so?
During the turn.
At any time.
Before entering the turn.
After entering the turn.
When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle driver lean?
Yes, the driver should lean with the motorcycle.
No, the driver should not lean.
Yes, the driver should lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.
Yes, the driver should lean forward.
Which of the following surfaces provide the least traction?
Roadway lanes that aren't often used.
Gravel roads.
The tire tracks of other vehicles.
Warm pavement.
The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is
a face shield
a windshield
goggles
sunglasses
Before changing lanes on a multilane road, you should check
only the lane next to you.
only the far lane.
your signal lights.
the lane next to you and the far lane.
The road ahead looks slippery. What should you do?
Stop your motorcycle and walk it across the slippery section.
Use your rear brake only.
Slow down before reaching the slippery section.
Stop and turn around.
Head checks while riding
are not needed; motorcycles don't have blind spots.
are only needed when you're preparing to turn left.
only need to be done at night.
should be performed before you change lanes.
Blind intersections can be dangerous because
the are high-speed intersections.
other vehicle operators will have difficulty seeing you in certain areas.
U-turns are not permitted.
they are not controlled by traffic signs.
Keeping your knees against the gas tank
should only be done to help steady cargo.
helps turn the motorcycle.
should never be done.
helps you keep your balance.
On the highway, if you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, you should
change lanes.
flash your brake light.
accelerate to pass the car.
beep your horn.
Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle?
Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars.
Yes, because you will be able to communicate with each other better.
No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room to maneuver.
No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle.
In a single lane of traffic, there are ______ lane positions for a motorcycle.
four
five
two
three
Under North Carolina law, who must wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle?
Motorcyclists and all passengers
Motorcyclists and passengers under 21
Motorcyclists
Passengers under 21
You can help other vehicle operators notice that you are slowing down by
using signal lights.
beeping your horn.
swerving from side to side.
flashing your brake lights.
Changing your lane position can
provide a possible escape route.
communication your intentions to other vehicle operators.
help you avoid being in a blind spot.
all the above.
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, what should you do?
Close the throttle gradually.
Stop by applying only the rear brake.
Operate the engine cut-off switch.
Accelerate out of the wobble.
If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle ahead of you doesn't know you're there, what should you do?
Ride in the center lane position.
Ride in the left lane position.
Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible.
Increase your following distance to 5 seconds.
What is the best way to stop quickly?
Operate the engine cut-off switch.
Apply the front brake only.
Apply both the front and rear brakes.
Apply the rear brake only.
If your front tire fails while you're riding, you should ease off the throttle,
use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road.
use both the front and rear brakes, and stop on the shoulder of the road.
operate the engine cut-off switch, and roll to a stop.
use the front brake, and move to the side of the road.
When parking against a curb, you should park at a _____ angle.
90 - degree
20 - degree
180 - degree
45 - degree
Maintaining or slightly increasing your speed in a turn
helps stabilize the motorcycle.
should only be done when passing others.
is safer because you'll complete the turn sooner.
should never be done.
How can you increase your safety while riding at night?
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your speed.
Use your high beam.
All of the above.
