New Hampshire Motorcycle Test 04

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New Hampshire Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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Loads should always be secured with...?

Rope

Canvas straps

Thick twine

Elastic cords

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

Center

Right

Left

They are all the same

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

45 minutes

Half an hour

1 hour

20 minutes

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

3 seconds

2 seconds

1 second

4 seconds

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

On a sweeping curve

When crossing an intersection

In all these situations

When entering a freeway

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

Drive more cautiously

Forget about it

Try to replicate it

Have your motorcycle checked by a mechanic

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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 insist

Unless they only have a short journey home

At any cost

Unless they become violent

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

Move your weight right back

Accelerate hard into the object

Stand up on the foot pegs

Get your weight as low as possible

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

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

Swerve quickly to the curb

Shift your weight forward

Keep in a straight line

Brake sharply

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

Kick out at it

Accelerate away from it

Slow down as you approach

Keep looking where you want to go

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

Alternate soft drinks and alcoholic ones

Only drink a drink per hour

Only drink beer

Not drink

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

It rests in the center of your back

It rests on the seat

It rests on the small of your back

It's as high up on your shoulders as possible

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

They are all the same

Tied to the seat

Tied to the tank

Tied to a sissy bar

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

Mirrors

Taillight

Headlight

Tire pressure

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Passengers should always sit...?

Absolutely in the center of the motorcycle

As far back as possible

Any of these depending on their weight

As far forward as possible without crowding you

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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

Ride with your feet down

Change your suspension settings

Find alternative transport

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

1 hour

4 hours

3 hours

2 hours

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

Front brake only

Engine braking only

Rear brake only

Both brakes together

22 / 30

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

Poor maintenance

Manufacturing error

General wear and tear

Road damage

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To carry a passenger you must have...?

All of these

A big enough seat

A hand strap or handholds

Passenger foot pegs

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

Stand up on the foot pegs

Slow down

Change up gear

Accelerate

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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

You should change gear

You've left your turn signal on

It's time for a break

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

2000

1500

1000

500

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

The rider with the fastest motorcycle

The oldest rider

The most experienced rider

The rider with the slowest motorcycle

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Most wobbles are caused by...?

Unsuitable accessories

Incorrect tire pressures

Any/all of these

Improper loading

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

When riding on the freeway

When crossing intersections

At no time

When you need to talk

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

Shouldn't ride with you

Can share your foot pegs

Can put their feet on the seat

Can rest their feet on the muffler

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The freedom to ride legally and safely.
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