New Hampshire DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What should you adjust before each motorcycle ride? The throttle. The clutch. The side mirrors. Your foot pegs.

2. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle. Try to land with your arms first Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear.

3. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Not change gears. Use the front brake. Change gears. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle.

4. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 90 45 120 20

5. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle? Before the driver. Before the engine has been started. After the engine has been started. Before the motorcycle is taken off the stand.

6. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because It decreases visibility. You may collide with a car. Someone may open his or her door into your path Traction is poor beside parked cars.

7. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it Prevents others from sharing your lane. Allows you to turn easily. Helps you maintain a consistent speed Keeps you hidden from other drivers.

8. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Raise off the seat. Avoid using the brakes. Lean back as far as possible Increase your speed to minimize bumps.

9. When parked along the roadside, you should park With your front tire touching the curb. On the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Parallel to the curb.

10. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Reduce your speed. Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see. All these answers are correct Increase your following distance.

11. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? On the right only. On the left only. On the right and left of the motorcycle. Motorcycles do not have blind spots.

12. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Large blasts of wind can affect your control. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane. Their drivers are often tired from working long hours. Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.

13. When should the right lane position be avoided? When being passed by another vehicle. When there is a hazard in the center of the road. When riding through a school zone. It should never be avoided.

14. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes.

15. When being passed on the left, it is best to Ride on the shoulder of the road. Avoid the left lane position. Avoid the center of the lane Keep closer to the passing vehicle.

16. Increase your safety at night by Riding with your high beam. Using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see. Increasing your following distance Doing all of these things.

17. Another driver is most likely to try and share a lane with you In heavy traffic. When they want to pass you. When preparing to turn at an intersection When doing any of the above.

18. The most important thing about swerving is to Not brake and swerve at the same time. Brake while swerving. Only swerve towards the inside of the road Never swerve on a curve.

19. In which of the following situations should you not increase your following distance? On slippery roads. When riding in a group. In heavy traffic. When being tailgated.

20. If you must coast over a slippery surface, you should also Rise slightly off the seat. Allow your feet to skim the surface. Lean back as far as possible Apply the rear brake.

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To operate a motorcycle in New Hampshire, you must have a valid motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must be at least 16 years old to apply. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must have a valid New Hampshire driver's license, complete an application, submit the required documentation, complete a driver's education course, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license, you must apply, meet the motorcycle learner's permit requirements, pass the motorcycle skills test at the DMV, and pay the fees. You also have the option of completing a Basic Rider Class, which will waive the motorcycle skills test requirement.

Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail the motorcycle skills test twice, you must complete a motorcycle rider training class to obtain your license.