New Hampshire Motorcycle Test 01

Excited to hit the open roads in New Hampshire on your motorcycle? Before you can cruise by the White Mountains or explore the scenic byways, there’s one crucial step you need to take—passing your New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test.

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New Hampshire Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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The best way to prevent permanent hearing damage from motorcycle riding is...?

To wear a fullface helmet

To fit a better muffler

To wear a headband round your ears

To use earplugs

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One of the reasons motorcycling is much more involved than driving a car is...?

Motorcycle engines are more complex than cars

Motorcycles have worse brakes than cars

Motorcycles are faster than cars

Motorcycles respond more quickly to rider input than cars

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Your eye protection is only effective if...?

It has no scratches

It has ventilation

All of these

It fastens securely

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Which of these items of riding gear is not essential?

They all are

Face or eye protection

A motorcycle helmet

Protective clothing

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The best guide you can have to a new motorcycle is...?

Internet sites

Motorcycle magazines

The owner's manual

The salesperson's advice

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Your motorcycle footwear should be high enough to at least support...?

All of these

Your ankles

Your knees

Your shin bones

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A T-CLOCS inspection should be conducted...?

At the start of each week

Before every ride

Every 200 miles

At the end of each day

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What percentage of motorcycle riders involved in crashes suffer head or neck injuries?

10%

20%

15%

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In an emergency the engine cut-off switch is operated with...?

The left forefinger

The right forefinger

The left foot

The right thumb

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A motorcycle helmet should fit your head...?

Tightly

Any of these

Loosely

Snugly

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Which of these materials offers the most protection in a motorcycle jacket?

Denim

PVC

Leather

Canvas

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The minimum acceptable number of turn signals on a motorcycle is...?

There is no minimum

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The best time to discover a fault on your motorcycle is...?

Before joining a freeway

Before leaving home

While still in your neighborhood

At a regular service

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You've just hired a motorcycle of a type you haven't ridden before. You should ride...?

Normally

Especially carefully

Especially aggressively

Especially negatively

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If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you are 3 times more likely to be killed if...?

You're not wearing a helmet

You don't have face protection

You're not wearing body amour

You're not wearing an approved jacket

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In which of these circumstances is it acceptable not to wear your helmet?

Riding round a private parking lot

Riding outside of rush-hour

None of them

Riding on an empty road

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The majority of motorcycle crashes occur at...?

Less than 40 mph

Less than 25 mph

Less than 15 mph

Less than 30 mph

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On a normal motorcycle you would operate the clutch with...?

Your left foot

Your left hand

Your right thumb

Your right hand

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A motorcycle is not a good fit for you if you find it difficult to...?

Reach the controls without stretching

Get both the flat on the ground when seated

Do any of these

Push the motorcycle with the engine off

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You hire a motorcycle and you are offered a helmet with frayed straps. What should you do?

Accept the helmet provided it fits snugly

Reject the helmet

Replace the straps with a piece of stout cord

Tie the straps together above the frayed point

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The high/low beam headlight switch will usually be found...?

On the left handlebar

On the right handlebar

By the ignition switch

By the speedometer

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The problem with relying on sunglasses for eye protection is...?

They won't protect the rest of your face

They won't prevent eyes watering

They can blow off

All of these

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What percentage of serious injuries and fatal injuries to motorcyclists are caused by head and neck injuries?

40%+

50%+

15%+

30%+

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If you have a tachometer on your motorcycle it will show you...?

Engine revolutions

Average speed

Oil levels

Total distance

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On which of these trips are you most likely to be involved in a crash?

Week long motorcycle touring holiday

Short commute to work

Medium trip to see relatives

Long ride out with friends

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You don't need to worry about eye/face protection...?

You always need it

If you have windshield

If you're wearing eyeglasses

If you're planning to stay below 30 mph

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If you don't wear a jacket in hot weather, you are risking...?

Looking foolish

Dehydration

Hypothermia

Getting a ticket

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Which of these makes your riding gear the 'right' gear?

If it protects you in a crash

If it makes you feel confident

If it matches your motorcycle

If it makes you look competent

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Which of these is the only acceptable glove for motorcycle riding?

Fingerless leather

Full fingered leather

Cotton

Rubber

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What percentage of crashes involve riders with less than 5 months experience on their machines?

50%+

40%

30%

20%

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Why Take a New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Practice Test?

Earning your motorcycle permit involves much more than loving the thrill of riding. It’s about ensuring you understand the rules of the road, traffic signs, and, most importantly, how to ride safely.

A practice test is your best friend in this process. Here’s why it’s so valuable:

Test Familiarity: Understand the structure, style, and types of questions you’ll encounter.
Identify Knowledge Gaps: Pinpoint weak areas you must review before the test.
Boost Confidence: Repeated practice helps reduce anxiety, making exam day less stressful.

Think of it as a trial run—no pressure, only learning!

What to Expect on the NH Motorcycle Permit Test

The New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test is designed to ensure you’re knowledgeable about safe motorcycle riding and the state’s traffic laws. It includes questions drawn directly from the New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual, covering topics like:

Road signs and traffic signals
Basic vehicle control and safety
Sharing the road and safe group riding
Hazard awareness
Alcohol and drug effects on driving

While anyone can skim through a handbook, taking a motorcycle permit practice test helps you apply textbook knowledge to real-world questions.