North Carolina Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
No, jackets get in the way of steering.

Q.2

Signals on a motorcycle:

Are not very important.
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.

Q.3

If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up.
Allow them to pass.
Prevent them from passing.
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.

Q.4

Before changing lanes, you should:

Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
Point in the direction of the lane change.
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.

Q.5

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.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
Release the rear brake and down shift.

Q.6

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

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

Q.7

Most crashes happen:

At speeds greater than 55 mph.
After several hours of riding.
On short trips.
On long trips.

Q.8

Riding at night is usually:

Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
Not allowed on highways.
Less distracting than riding during the day.

Q.9

When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

Fits loosely.
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
Has survived a previous crash.
Provides hearing protection.

Q.10

The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.11

A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
Hold onto the seat.

Q.12

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

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

Q.13

Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.
Are never serious.
Rarely cause injuries.
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

Q.14

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

Q.15

Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
When you want to look at the scenery.
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

Q.16

If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

Lengthen your following distance.
Shorten your following distance.
Leave the road.
Speed up.

Q.17

Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?

Arrange a safe ride home for them.
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.

Q.18

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.
Use the brakes immediately.
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
Downshift.

Q.19

Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

Q.20

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

Experienced riders.
Beginning riders.
Those familiar with their motorcycle.
Those who have completed a safety course.

Q.21

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight.
Use your low beam headlight.
Not use your headlight.
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.

Q.22

The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.
Drinking coffee.
Exercising.
Taking a cold shower.

Q.23

Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

A gravel road
Dry pavement
Mud
Lane markings

Q.24

When passing another vehicle:

You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
You may exceed the speed limit.
You should pass on the shoulder.

Q.25

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
Stay in your lane.
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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