North Carolina: Sharing the road — Part 5 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which laws that apply to drivers of other motor vehicles also apply to moped operators?” · “What does the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles require all moped operators to do?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "North Carolina Driver Handbook" (Revised May 2025), North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).
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Which laws that apply to drivers of other motor vehicles also apply to moped operators?
- Commercial driver license laws
- Driving while impaired laws
- Emissions inspection laws
- Learner permit restriction laws
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Correct answer: Driving while impaired laws
Driving while impaired laws that apply to drivers of other motor vehicles also apply to moped operators.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Which rule for riding a moped concerns other vehicles?
- Stay in the center of the lane to be seen
- Pass slower vehicles on the right side
- Ride close behind larger vehicles
- Do not share lanes with other vehicles
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Correct answer: Do not share lanes with other vehicles
The manual lists “Do not share lanes with other vehicles” among the rules for riding a moped.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What should a moped rider never do at an intersection?
- Squeeze between parked cars and traffic
- Ride to the right of the lane
- Look over the shoulder before moving
- Slow down before crossing traffic
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Correct answer: Squeeze between parked cars and traffic
At an intersection a moped rider should never squeeze between parked cars and moving traffic.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What kind of clothing should a moped rider wear so other drivers can see them?
- Dark clothing that matches the pavement
- Clothing with long sleeves only
- Light or brightly colored clothing
- Reflective clothing only at night
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Correct answer: Light or brightly colored clothing
A moped rider should wear light or brightly colored clothing so other drivers can see them.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What should a moped rider use if the moped has no electric turn signals?
- Horn signals when turning or stopping
- Hand signals when turning or stopping
- Flashing of the headlight when turning
- No signals, since the moped is slower than traffic
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Correct answer: Hand signals when turning or stopping
Without electric turn signals, a moped rider should use hand signals when turning or stopping.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What should a moped rider do anytime the moped crosses the path of traffic?
- Speed up to clear the lane quickly
- Slow down and sound the horn without stopping
- Continue at the same speed if the road appears clear
- Slow down, stop and look carefully before proceeding
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Correct answer: Slow down, stop and look carefully before proceeding
Anytime you cross the path of traffic, slow down, stop and look carefully before you proceed.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What should a moped rider do before moving into traffic?
- Look over the shoulder
- Sound the horn twice
- Flash the headlight
- Wait for a gap of one full minute
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Correct answer: Look over the shoulder
A moped rider should look over the shoulder before moving into traffic and be careful around parked cars.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What should a moped rider wear to protect the body?
- A helmet and gloves, but shoes are optional in hot weather
- A jacket only, since the moped body protects the legs
- Protective clothing that covers the body, and shoes at all times
- Shorts and a T-shirt, since a moped is lightweight
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Correct answer: Protective clothing that covers the body, and shoes at all times
A moped rider should wear protective clothing that covers the body and always wear shoes.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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Where must a moped’s license plate be displayed?
- On the front of the moped
- On the rear of the moped, at all times
- On the rider’s helmet
- Only while riding on state highways
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Correct answer: On the rear of the moped, at all times
The license plate must be displayed on the rear of the moped at all times.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What does the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles require all moped operators to do?
- Have the moped inspected every year and display a sticker
- Register the moped only if it is ridden on state highways
- Register the moped only if it was bought new
- Register the moped and obtain a registration card and license plate
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Correct answer: Register the moped and obtain a registration card and license plate
All moped operators must register their moped with the DMV and obtain a registration card and license plate.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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Besides a valid N.C. driver license or ID card, what must a moped operator bring to register the moped?
- The manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCO)
- A signed safety inspection form for the moped
- A title issued by another state’s agency
- A receipt showing that a helmet was purchased
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Correct answer: The manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCO)
Registration requires a valid N.C. driver license or ID card along with the moped manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCO).
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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What can a moped operator without an MCO fill out to serve as proof of ownership?
- A Title Application for a Moped signed by the seller
- A Certificate of Insurance issued by the operator’s insurer
- An Affidavit of Facts for the Registration of a Moped (MVR-58)
- A Statement of Ownership signed by a local law enforcement officer
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Correct answer: An Affidavit of Facts for the Registration of a Moped (MVR-58)
An operator without an MCO can fill out an Affidavit of Facts for the Registration of a Moped form (MVR-58).
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)
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Who is held responsible when litter is thrown or blown from a vehicle?
- Only the passenger who threw the litter
- The driver of the vehicle
- The owner of the vehicle, if not driving
- No one, if the litter blew out accidentally
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Correct answer: The driver of the vehicle
The driver of the vehicle is held responsible when litter is thrown or blown from it.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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What are the minimum and maximum fines for a littering conviction?
- $100 minimum and $500 maximum
- $500 minimum and $2,000 maximum
- $50 minimum and $250 maximum
- $250 minimum and $1,000 maximum
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Correct answer: $250 minimum and $1,000 maximum
If convicted, the minimum fine is $250 and the maximum fine is $1,000.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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What is the fine for a second or subsequent littering offense within three years of a prior offense?
- Not less than $500 nor more than $2,000
- Not less than $250 nor more than $1,000
- Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000
- Not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000
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Correct answer: Not less than $500 nor more than $2,000
A second or later offense within three years is punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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Why can litter on roadsides increase the risk of a collision?
- It can cover pavement markings
- It can hide roadway signs
- It can attract wildlife to road edges
- It can make road surfaces slippery
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Correct answer: It can attract wildlife to road edges
Roadside litter can attract wildlife to road edges, increasing the risk of a wildlife-vehicle collision.
Source: North Carolina Driver Handbook (Revised May 2025), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)