New Hampshire Motorcycle Test 04

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New Hampshire Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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How many drinks does it take to affect your skills and judgment for riding?

It depends how used you are to drinking

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Which of these doesn't need adjusting when carrying a passenger?

Mirrors

Headlight

Tire pressure

Taillight

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The rider ahead of you in a group holds out her left hand and opens and closes her fingers. What is she telling you?

Her hands are getting cold

It's time for a break

You've left your turn signal on

You should change gear

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When braking on slippery surfaces, it is best to use...?

Front brake only

Rear brake only

Engine braking only

Both brakes together

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How many motorcyclists are killed as a result of crashes involving alcohol or drugs in the USA each year?

500

2000

1000

1500

6 / 30

Which part of a lane is likely to be particularly slippery when wet?

They are all the same

Left

Center

Right

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If the dog approaches you with apparent aggressive intent when riding, you should not...?

Slow down as you approach

Keep looking where you want to go

Kick out at it

Accelerate away from it

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A riding group should form into single file...?

In all these situations

On a sweeping curve

When crossing an intersection

When entering a freeway

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Before you reach any slippery surface, it's essential that you...?

Change up gear

Stand up on the foot pegs

Slow down

Accelerate

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If you're riding with a backpack, adjust the straps so that...?

It rests on the small of your back

It's as high up on your shoulders as possible

It rests in the center of your back

It rests on the seat

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The best thing to do if the roads you're planning to travel on are covered in ice and snow is...?

Reduce your tire pressures

Find alternative transport

Ride with your feet down

Change your suspension settings

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Passengers should always sit...?

Absolutely in the center of the motorcycle

Any of these depending on their weight

As far back as possible

As far forward as possible without crowding you

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Loads should always be secured with...?

Thick twine

Elastic cords

Canvas straps

Rope

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A passenger should board the motorcycle...?

After you've started the engine, before you've mounted

After you've mounted, before you've started the engine

After you've mounted and started the engine

Before you've mounted or started the engine

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You're forced to ride over a piece of concrete in the road. To absorb the shock you should...?

Accelerate hard into the object

Stand up on the foot pegs

Move your weight right back

Get your weight as low as possible

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The leader of a group of riders should be...?

The rider with the slowest motorcycle

The rider with the fastest motorcycle

The most experienced rider

The oldest rider

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A friend has been drinking and you can see that their ability to ride is seriously impaired. You should stop them getting on their motorcycle...?

Unless they become violent

Unless they only have a short journey home

Unless they insist

At any cost

18 / 30

If you have had 5 standard drinks in 2 hours, how many drinks are left in your body (minimum)?

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To carry a passenger you must have...?

Passenger foot pegs

A big enough seat

All of these

A hand strap or handholds

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Which of these is the worst place for a load on a motorcycle?

Tied to the seat

Tied to a sissy bar

Tied to the tank

They are all the same

21 / 30

It's acceptable to ride alongside another rider in your group...?

At no time

When you need to talk

When crossing intersections

When riding on the freeway

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You should never ride without a break for more than...?

2 hours

3 hours

4 hours

1 hour

23 / 30

The best way of ensuring your blood alcohol concentration does not exceed the legal limit is to...?

Not drink

Alternate soft drinks and alcoholic ones

Only drink a drink per hour

Only drink beer

24 / 30

If the chain snaps it is most likely caused by...?

Road damage

General wear and tear

Manufacturing error

Poor maintenance

25 / 30

In a staggered formation, rider #4 should leave what minimum following distance between themselves and rider #2?

1 second

3 seconds

2 seconds

4 seconds

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If you suspect a tire failure, you should...?

Keep in a straight line

Brake sharply

Shift your weight forward

Swerve quickly to the curb

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Most wobbles are caused by...?

Incorrect tire pressures

Improper loading

Any/all of these

Unsuitable accessories

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If you can't determine the cause of a wobble, you should...?

Forget about it

Drive more cautiously

Have your motorcycle checked by a mechanic

Try to replicate it

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When you're on a long ride, you should give yourself a minimum of what time for lunch?

Half an hour

1 hour

45 minutes

20 minutes

30 / 30

If your passenger can't get their feet on the foot pegs, they...?

Can rest their feet on the muffler

Shouldn't ride with you

Can share your foot pegs

Can put their feet on the seat

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Benefits of Passing the New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test

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The freedom to ride legally and safely.
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