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North Carolina Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: Full Exam

A learner permit lets you practice first but isn't required. This test has the real one's size and pass mark: answer every question, submit, then see your score and every answer explained.

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  • Questions37
  • To pass29
  • Needed78%
  • TimeNo limit
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Licensing, gear and checks

How the North Carolina motorcycle test works

  • Two ways to the endorsementEvery rider passes the NCDMV motorcycle knowledge test. The skills part is either the NCDMV motorcycle skills test or an approved alternative: a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse, approved military motorcycle training, or a valid out-of-state endorsement. (NCDMV: Motorcycle & Moped Privileges)
  • The learner permitA learner permit lets you practice first but isn't required. You need a full provisional, regular or commercial license and must pass the knowledge, road sign and vision tests. It lasts 12 months and can be renewed once for six; riders 16 to 18 also need parental consent and a safety course. (NCDMV: Motorcycle & Moped Privileges)
  • Helmets for every riderNorth Carolina law requires the operator and every passenger to wear a helmet that meets the federal FMVSS 218 standard, with the DOT symbol put on by the maker and a label inside giving the maker, model, size and year. North Carolina Motorcyclists' Handbook p. 4 to 7
  • Booking the testsMotorcycle knowledge and skills tests are by appointment only. Skills tests run Tuesday to Thursday, weather permitting, at selected driver license offices, with one attempt a day; a course or accepted waiver replaces it. (NCDMV: Motorcycle & Moped Privileges)

Based on the North Carolina Motorcyclists' Handbook (Thirteenth Edition, September 2007). Official licensing agency.

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Warm up by topic

  1. North Carolina endorsement, learner permit and registration (p. 2) · Preparing to ride: gear, the right motorcycle and checks (p. 4–9) · Earning your license: the knowledge and skill tests (p. 40–41)
  2. Body position, shifting, braking and turning (p. 10–11) · Lane position, following, passing and lane sharing (p. 12–16)
  3. SEE, intersections and parking (p. 17–20) · Being seen: clothing, lights, signals, mirrors and night (p. 21–23)
  4. Quick stops, swerving and cornering (p. 24–26) · Dangerous surfaces (p. 27–29) · Mechanical problems, animals and flying objects (p. 30–31)
  5. Carrying passengers and cargo (p. 32–33) · Group riding (p. 34–35)
  6. Alcohol, drugs and fatigue (p. 36–39)

Questions about the test

What does this North Carolina motorcycle practice test cover?

The NCDMV Motorcyclists' Handbook (Thirteenth Edition, September 2007): licensing and registration, helmets and gear, the right motorcycle and pre-ride checks, body position, shifting, braking and turning, lane position and following distance, SEE and intersections, being seen, quick stops, swerves and curves, dangerous surfaces, mechanical problems, passengers, cargo and group riding, and alcohol, drugs and fatigue. North Carolina Motorcyclists' Handbook p. 2 to 43

Do I take the motorcycle knowledge test again when I renew?

No. The handbook says the knowledge test is waived on a renewal. To add the endorsement to a license you already hold, a duplicate license is issued once you pass the tests. North Carolina Motorcyclists' Handbook p. 2

How much does a North Carolina motorcycle permit and license cost?

North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page. (North Carolina NCDMV: Licenses & Fees)

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