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

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Should only be done on long trips.

Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18.

Must wear a helmet if the operator has had their license for two years or less.

North Dakota Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-11 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

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.2

Which of the following provides the best protection?

Sunglasses
Windshield
Goggles
Face shield

Q.3

What does this signal mean?

Follow me
Slow down
Speed up
Exit

Q.4

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
Ride offensively.

Q.5

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
Only use the rear brake.

Q.6

When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
Look to your left frequently.
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

Q.7

You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-approved helmet.
Face or eye protection.
Ear buds.
Protective clothing.

Q.8

If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?

Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
Arrange for other transportation.
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
Slow their pace of drinking.

Q.9

In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
Is not important.

Q.10

When it is raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Increase your speed.

Q.11

When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride on the shoulder.

Q.12

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.
You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.
You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.
Following distance really doesn’t matter.

Q.13

A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Go faster.
Set up for turns.

Q.14

A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
Ride with the headlight turned on.
Wave at other drivers.
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

Q.15

Mirror checks:

Are unimportant.
Should only be done on long trips.
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

Q.16

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.
Acceleration.
Upshifting.
Coasting.

Q.17

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Help you avoid road hazards.
Help you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.
Help you avoid being seen by other drivers.
Increase your ability to be seen by others.

Q.18

To swerve, you should:

Turn the handlebars quickly.
Shift your weight quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

Q.19

When passing another vehicle:

You may ride on the shoulder.
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.

Q.20

You must report a traffic crash to the police:

If the crash involves two or more vehicles.
If the crash involves an animal, such as a deer.
If the crash results in damage of at least $1,000.
If the crash happens on a highway.

Q.21

When applying the front brake, you should:

Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
Stomp on the brake lever.

Q.22

You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

Q.23

An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.

Q.24

A passenger:

Must always wear a helmet.
Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18.
Must wear a helmet if the operator has had their license for two years or less.
Never has to wear a helmet.

Q.25

If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
Apply only the rear brake.
Apply only the front brake.