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

Should be placed behind the operator.

Should be placed in front of the operator.

Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.

Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.

North Carolina Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

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 through turns.

Q.2

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.
Wool.
Polyester.
Silk.

Q.3

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.

Q.4

What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

Riding on the shoulder
Riding under the speed limit
Wearing a helmet
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle

Q.5

Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip
Near the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

Q.6

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.7

If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

Decrease your speed as much as possible.
Lean the motorcycle to one side.
Speed up, if possible.
Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.

Q.8

____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

Time
Coffee
Exercise
Fresh air

Q.9

When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Stay in the center of the lane.
Stay on the outside of the lane.
Change your path as needed.
Use the shoulder.

Q.10

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the leader.
Close to the back of the group.
At the tail end of the group.

Q.11

You can increase your visibility by:

Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.
Not using your turn signal.
Wearing dark clothing.
Waving at people.

Q.12

A child passenger:

Should be placed in front of the operator.
Should be placed behind the operator.
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.

Q.13

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.14

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them.
Change lanes and let them pass.
Speed up.
Get off the roadway.

Q.15

For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Not required, but recommended.
Required by law.
Required only for operators who have had their license for two years or less.
Required only for operators who have received a traffic ticket within the last two years.

Q.16

As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as possible.
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.

Q.17

Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

Q.18

If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
Not get involved.
Take their keys.

Q.19

If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

Q.20

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.

Q.21

When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.
In the sidecar.
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

Q.22

Riding alongside a car:

Is encouraged.
Can place you in a blind spot.
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.

Q.23

If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
Sit as far back as possible.
Never hold onto you.

Q.24

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.25

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

Wearing a helmet.
Wearing a leather jacket.
Using the rear brake only.
Wearing goggles.