For motorcycle passengers, helmets are: Question For motorcycle passengers, helmets are: Answers Not required, but recommended. Required by law. Required only when riding with an operator who has had their license for two years or less. Required only when riding with an operator who had a traffic ticket within the last two years. Explanation In North Carolina, all operators and passengers are required to wear helmets when riding motorcycles. Helmets must be DOT-compliant. This questions appears in the following tests: North Carolina Motorcycle Practice Test 18
