Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

North Carolina Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.
Will never happen.
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

Q.2

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
Only use the rear brake.
Use either brake, but use only one brake.

Q.3

An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Looks good.
Does not have a chin strap.
Protects the wearer's hearing.

Q.4

On a motorcycle, a horn:

Is useless.
Usually cannot be heard by others.
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
Should not be used.

Q.5

A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
Will usually correct itself.
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

Q.6

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
Boots with tall heels.
Leather gloves.
Shoes that stop below their ankle.

Q.7

A major effect of alcohol consumption is:

Heightened riding abilities.
The slowing down of bodily functions.
Increasing nervousness.
Increasing alertness.

Q.8

More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Happen at night.
Are caused by worn tires.
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.

Q.9

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

Downshift.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Gradually apply your brakes.

Q.10

When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.
Infrequently.
Only when riding in the city.
Every time.

Q.11

You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your riding skills will not be affected.
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

Q.12

A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.
Is not recommended.
Is required.
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Q.13

When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.
Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Ride in the left portion of your lane

Q.14

If you borrow a motorcycle:

Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.

Q.15

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Switching into a neutral gear.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

Q.16

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.
Speed up to accommodate the one rider.
Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.
Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.

Q.17

To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.
Allow clear views to both sides.
Be airtight.
Fasten securely.

Q.18

When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.19

A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
Turning off their headlight.
Following another vehicle very closely.
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.

Q.20

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
Popping a tire.
Taking too long to stop.

Q.21

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements
Taking artificial stimulants
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
Taking frequent breaks

Q.22

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
Others can't see your load if it is low.

Q.23

If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

Q.24

When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:

Pairs.
A staggered formation.
A single-file line.
A pyramid formation.

Q.25

During the day, your headlight should:

Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.