New Hampshire Motorcycle Test 02

Don’t worry, though. With the proper preparation and tools, passing the test isn’t as daunting as it may seem. This blog will introduce you to a crucial resource—the New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Practice Test—and walk you through how to prepare, study effectively, and gain the confidence to pass with flying colors.

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New Hampshire Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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If your motorcycle engine shuts down after a short distance having been running normally, the first thing to check is...?

That the fuel supply valve is open

That the choke is open

That the fuel supply valve is closed

That the motorcycle isn't in neutral

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You give yourself the best chance of avoiding being involved in a crash with a car if you ensure you are...?

Highly visible

Very fast

Extremely noisy

Very aggressive

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Engine braking can be used when...?

Shifting down

Shifting to neutral

Any of these

Shifting up

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Your hold on your handgrips should be...?

White knuckle tight

Fingertip

Firm

Light

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As you ride through a turn, your eyes should be...?

Level with the horizon

At the opposite angle to your motorcycle

At a steeper angle than your motorcycle

At the same angle as your motorcycle

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You should make sure that your brake light turns on when...?

You apply the front brake

You apply the rear brake

You apply both brakes together

All of these

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Which of these provides the most stopping power on your motorcycle?

They're all the same

The rear brake

The front brake

Engine braking

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When you're riding, your arms should be supporting your weight/steering in a ratio of...?

7:3

2:8

1:9

5:5

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The majority of riders who get themselves into difficulty with curves do so because...?

They went in too fast

They went in in the wrong gear

They didn't brake hard enough

They went in too slow

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You can help your motorcycle to remain stable through a curve by...?

Dabbing the brakes

Rolling off the throttle

Rolling on the throttle

Changing down gear

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Which portion of the lane is generally best avoided?

Center

Right

None of them

Left

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You are waiting at a railroad crossing for a train to pass. What gear should you be in?

5th

Neutral

2nd

1st

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Once you set off, your feet should be back on the pegs...?

Immediately

After 10 yards

Before you reach 15 mph

After 5 yards

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Which of these procedures should begin with rolling off the throttle?

Downshifting

Shifting to neutral

All of them

Upshifting

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To get from 1st to 2nd gear with a normal gearbox you should...?

Put your foot over the lever and press down twice

Put your foot over the lever and press down once

Put your foot under the lever and push up twice

Put your foot under the lever and push up once

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Which of these best describes the way you should use your brakes?

Grab front stamp rear

Squeeze front stamp rear

Grab front press rear

Squeeze front press rear

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As you go through a maximum straight-line braking maneuver, you should...?

Increase front brake pressure and decrease rear brake pressure

Increase rear brake pressure and decrease front brake pressure

Decrease pressure on both brakes

Increase pressure on both brakes

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You're following a fire truck and its back end passes a garbage can at the side of the road. You shouldn't reach that garbage can for at least...?

2 seconds

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

A second

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A tailgater obviously wants to get in front of you. What should you do?

Make threatening gestures back at them

Sound your horn to warn them not to pass

Speed up to the maximum speed limit

Let them as soon as possible

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When in the up position, your side stand should have...?

No play at all

Less than 15% play

Less than 10% play

Less than 5% play

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The best place to position yourself to make a driver aware of your presence is...?

In their right side mirror

In their left side mirror

Just off their right rear bumper

In their rearview mirror

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For safety and control, as you ride your feet should be...?

Pointing 5° upwards

Level

Pointing 5° downwards

Pointing 10° downwards

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In the majority of car/motorcycle crashes, who is to blame?

The motorcyclist

Neither participant

The car driver

Both participants

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Keeping a cushion of space all around you will help...?

Give you a better choice of escape routes

Give you more time to respond

Give you more room to maneuver

All of these things

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Oil drippings and debris from cars tends to collect...?

In the left of the lane

In the center of the lane

All across the lane

In the right of the lane

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For the purposes of selecting a lane position, you should divide your lane into...?

Left, center and right

Left and right

Left, center, right and gutter

Left, center, right and center line

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ABS stands for what?

Automatic braking system

Average braking speed

Advanced brake stopping

Anti-lock braking system

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Your mirrors should be adjusted...?

When you get on the motorcycle, before you start

Before you reach heavy traffic

Before you reach the end of the street

Before you get on the motorcycle

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A properly adjusted clutch should release...?

Smoothly

Stiffly

Softly

Snappily

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You're following a car round a curve when it suddenly starts to slow unexpectedly. Your first priority before braking should be...?

To change down gear

To pull in the clutch

To increase your lean angle

To get your motorcycle upright

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Preparing for the NH Motorcycle Permit Test

The best way to ensure success on your test is thorough preparation. Here’s a simple plan to help you get ready:

1. Study the Motorcycle Operator Manual

The New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual is your ultimate study guide. It’s freely available at your local DMV or online, giving you access to everything you need to know for the test. What to do:

Read the sections thoroughly, focusing on safety regulations, traffic signs, and riding tips.
Highlight areas where you feel less confident, such as understanding right-of-ways or dealing with hazardous road conditions.

2. Take a Practice Test

Once you’ve reviewed the manual, test your understanding with a New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Practice Test. These free tests simulate the actual exam, offering multiple-choice questions sourced from the manual.

Benefits of practice tests:

Understand how questions are phrased and structured.
Review answers with detailed explanations to strengthen your understanding.
Track your progress and feel motivated as your scores improve.

Want to try one for free? You can find a practice test with 30 carefully designed multiple-choice questions here [Insert link to practice test].

3. Review Missed Questions

After taking your first practice test, review the questions you missed. This is one of the most effective ways to solidify your knowledge. Look up the answers in the manual, and try the test again until you consistently achieve a passing score.

4. Simulate Exam Conditions

When you feel ready, take a practice test under timed conditions to replicate the actual exam. This helps you manage time and stay focused.

5. Mix Study Resources

Don’t limit yourself to just the manual and tests. Supplement your preparation with:

Online videos about safe riding techniques.
Group study with fellow aspiring riders.
Practical tips from experienced motorcyclists.

6. Stay Calm on Test Day

Finally, approach your test day with confidence. Arrive early, stay calm, and trust the preparation you’ve put in.