This quiz will test your knowledge of North Carolina scooter laws and safety rules as provided by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. For purposes of this quiz a scooter is considered to be no greater than 50cc. Your personal scooter information may vary but this quiz is intended for general information only. Good Luck!
Motorized Bicycle
Scooter
Moped
Motorcycle
Nuisance
No greater than 39cc
No greater than 49cc
No greater than 50cc
No greater than 150cc
Any cc engine is ok as long as it has no external gears or clutch
External shifting device
Passenger
Passenger less than 12 years of age
Enhanced engine
Oversized tires
20 mph
25 mph
30 mph
35 mph
Any speed because it is a scooter
12
13
14
15
16
Full face
Motorcross
Any style but DOT approved
Any style DOT approval not required
Helmets are optional
DWI laws do not apply to scooter riders
You can be convicted if riding a scooter while intoxicated
You cannot be convicted but police will stop you if drunk
DWI laws affect licensed drivers only
DWI laws are not enforcable on scooters
Lane 1
Lane 2
Lane 3
Either Lanes 1, 2 or 3
Either Lanes 2 or 3
Rear brake only
Front brake only
Both brakes at the same time
Both brakes but in a "pulsating manner"
Either Front or Rear
Accelerate out of the wobble
Use the brakes gradually
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
Squeeze both brakes as hard as you can
Stay calm
Kick it away
Spray an animal repellant in it's face
Stop until the animal loses interest
Swerve around the animal
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.09
0.10
License Suspension
Fines
Scooter priviledges revoked
Community Service
Costs (lawyer's fees, lost work time)
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding
Your riding skills will not be affected
Side effects from the drinking may still remain
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly
You are considered legally intoxicated
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