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North Carolina has much to offer the motorcycle rider.  The west part of the state is dominated by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains.  Moving east you’ll find the Piedmont Plateau, with its green rolling hills and rock outcroppings.  The eastern border has beachfront as well as swamps, marshes, and rivers, all in their beautiful natural state.  The best way to see this state?  On the back of your motorcycle of course!  But before you can explore the state on two wheels you must have your motorcycle license and that means passing the state required written test.

Preparing to pass the test begins with reviewing the information found in the North Carolina Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook.  The handbook will not only help you prepare for the test but will also give you a complete overview of everything you need to know about riding in this state safely.

Preparing With the NC Motorcycle Manual

The North Carolina Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook is just one tool that will come in handy as you prepare for the test.  It’s important that once you become familiar with the information in the manual that you take the time to test your knowledge.  Practice tests help simulate what you can expect on test day by using test questions that cover the same topics found on the official exam.

Our North Carolina Motorcycle Practice Tests will give you a clear idea of what to expect on the real test.  When used in tandem with the handbook these tools give you your best possible chance of passing the test and ultimately experience the freedom and independence of the open road!

Topics Covered in the Manual

The North Carolina Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook is a publication of the North Carolina Department of Transportation and it includes the following topics and more:

  • all procedures in the licensing process
  • pre-ride safety checklists
  • proper equipment
  • maintenance
  • how to maintain proper control of the vehicle
  • lane positioning techniques
  • state laws and best practices for distances between vehicles
  • hazardous surfaces
  • night riding tips
  • tips on avoiding collisions
  • riding in groups
  • passengers and cargo
  • mechanical failures to watch for

 

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