Nc Scooter Laws & Safety Rules
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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!
- 1.North Carolina defines a scooter as a ____________________.
- A.
Motorized Bicycle
- B.
Scooter
- C.
Moped
- D.
Motorcycle
- E.
Nuisance
- 2.A scooter has certain restrictions as it pertains to it's engine size. To be able to ride in NC without a license a scooter's engine must be _____________________.
- A.
No greater than 39cc
- B.
No greater than 49cc
- C.
No greater than 50cc
- D.
No greater than 150cc
- E.
Any cc engine is ok as long as it has no external gears or clutch
- 3.A scooter is legal to operate without a license as long as it has no _______________.
- A.
External shifting device
- B.
Passenger
- C.
Passenger less than 12 years of age
- D.
Enhanced engine
- E.
Oversized tires
- 4.Legally, a scooter's top speed cannot exceed _______________ on a flat surface.
- A.
20 mph
- B.
25 mph
- C.
30 mph
- D.
35 mph
- E.
Any speed because it is a scooter
- 5.In North Carolina there is an age restriction. What is the minimum age required to legally operate a scooter in North Carolina?
- A.
12
- B.
13
- C.
14
- D.
15
- E.
16
- 6.
- A.
Full face
- B.
Motorcross
- C.
Any style but DOT approved
- D.
Any style DOT approval not required
- E.
Helmets are optional
- 7.DWI laws are in place and enforced for all drivers of cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles. Do DWI laws affect a scooter rider in any way? Choose the best answer.
- A.
DWI laws do not apply to scooter riders
- B.
You can be convicted if riding a scooter while intoxicated
- C.
You cannot be convicted but police will stop you if drunk
- D.
DWI laws affect licensed drivers only
- E.
DWI laws are not enforcable on scooters
- 8.
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Which of the lanes pictured should a scooter rider drive in?- A.
Lane 1
- B.
Lane 2
- C.
Lane 3
- D.
Either Lanes 1, 2 or 3
- E.
Either Lanes 2 or 3
- 9.A scooter rider should use ____________________ when coming to a stop.
- A.
Rear brake only
- B.
Front brake only
- C.
Both brakes at the same time
- D.
Both brakes but in a "pulsating manner"
- E.
Either Front or Rear
- 10.If your scooter starts to wobble you should move your weight forward and down. Additionally you should ____________________________________________________. Choose the BEST answer. There may be more than one correct answer.
- A.
Accelerate out of the wobble
- B.
Use the brakes gradually
- C.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
- D.
Squeeze both brakes as hard as you can
- E.
Stay calm
- 11.If you are chased by a dog you should:
- A.
Kick it away
- B.
Spray an animal repellant in it's face
- C.
Stop until the animal loses interest
- D.
Swerve around the animal
- E.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up
- 12.In North Carolina, an adult with a BAC of ___________% or above is considered intoxicated.
- A.
0.04
- B.
0.06
- C.
0.08
- D.
0.09
- E.
0.10
- 13.If you are riding a scooter in North Carolina and are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive any of the following penalties EXCEPT:
- A.
License Suspension
- B.
Fines
- C.
Scooter priviledges revoked
- D.
Community Service
- E.
Costs (lawyer's fees, lost work time)
- 14.If you wait one hour per drink for the alcohol to be elimiated from your body before riding:
- A.
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding
- B.
Your riding skills will not be affected
- C.
Side effects from the drinking may still remain
- D.
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly
- E.
You are considered legally intoxicated
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