Which device explicitly requires a license or permit to operate?

Which device explicitly requires a license or permit to operate?

• A. Bicycle
• B. Skateboard
• C. Moped
• D. Roller skates

Answer: (C)

Licensing and permits are required for vehicles that have an engine and can operate on public roads, because they are motorized and regulators need to ensure the operator is trained and the vehicle is roadworthy. A moped fits that category because it has a motor and can reach road speeds, so you typically must have a driver’s license (often a specific moped or motorcycle endorsement) and the vehicle may need to be registered and insured. Helmet and age requirements may also apply. Non-motorized devices like bicycles, skateboards, and roller skates do not have engines, so they’re generally not subject to licensing to operate, though local rules about where you can ride can vary.

Licensing and permits are required for vehicles that have an engine and can operate on public roads, because they are motorized and regulators need to ensure the operator is trained and the vehicle is roadworthy. A moped fits that category because it has a motor and can reach road speeds, so you typically must have a driver’s license (often a specific moped or motorcycle endorsement) and the vehicle may need to be registered and insured. Helmet and age requirements may also apply.

Non-motorized devices like bicycles, skateboards, and roller skates do not have engines, so they’re generally not subject to licensing to operate, though local rules about where you can ride can vary.