NJ Motorcycle Test 02

One of the best ways to prepare? Take a New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Practice Test. Practice tests can make all the difference in passing on your first try. Here, we’ll break down what the NJ Motorcycle Permit Test involves, why practicing is key, and how you can make the most of free resources to set yourself up for success.

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New Jersey Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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You should be particularly aware of large buildups of grease and oil at...?

Busy intersections

All of these

Bus station exits

Tollbooths

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You should cancel your turn signal...?

As soon as you have finished the turn

10 yards before commencing the turn

As soon as you commence the turn

Once past the apex of the turn

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If you ride with your headlight on in the daytime you are...?

Twice as likely to be seen

Making no difference

Violating traffic law

Wasting energy

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In a slow tight turn, you should...?

Lean further than your motorcycle

Lean opposite your motorcycle

Lean as far as your motorcycle

Remain upright

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When starting on a hill going upwards, the first thing you should do is...?

Apply the rear brake

Apply the front brake

Shift into first gear

Start the engine

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What percentage of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections?

40%

35%

25%

50% plus

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If you release the clutch too quickly, especially when starting on a hill, there is a danger of...?

The front wheel leaving the ground

All of these

You losing control

The engine stalling

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A driver is most likely to be able to see you if you can see...?

Their left side view mirror

Their rearview mirror

Their hands on the wheel

Their right side view mirror

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Which of these colors is not suitable for upper body clothing when motorcycling in the daytime?

Beige

Orange

Green

Yellow

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Before entering an intersection, you should be particularly aware of...?

All of these

Traffic coming from your left

Traffic coming from behind

Traffic coming from your right

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If you're going to slow down somewhere unexpectedly, or you're being followed closely, you should...?

Shout your intentions

Make a hand signal

Sound your horn

Tap the rear brake pedal

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In reducing the degree of a hazard, you must...?

Adjust your position

Communicate your presence

Adjust your speed

Do all these things

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You can lock the rear wheel by...?

Releasing the clutch too quickly

All of these things

Stamping on the rear brake pedal

Downshifting too rapidly

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The biggest problem for new riders in curves is...?

Being in the wrong gear

Approaching too slow

Approaching too fast

Being too cautious

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A vehicle from a side street ahead of you is about to pull onto your road. You've made eye contact with the driver, so you should...?

Accelerate with confidence

Carry straight on

Assume they will yield

Sound your horn

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When braking, you should ideally...?

Use both brakes together

Use only front brake

Use only rear brake

Use only one brake or the other

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To keep your balance in turns you should...?

Press your knees against the gas tank

Stick your knees out sideways

Stick your elbows out sideways

Let your feet skim the ground

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If you want to go left your motorcycle has to lean left. To achieve this you must...?

Push your right hand grip away from you

Push your right hand grip towards you

Push your left hand grip away from you

Pull your left hand grip towards you

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For the purposes of road positioning, you should imagine your lane as having how many 'mini-lanes' within it?

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You should not start to signal a turn until you are within...?

100 feet

100 yards

75 feet

150 feet

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When you're riding, your foot position should be...?

2 o'clock

4 o'clock

1 o'clock

3 o'clock

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'Scanning' means...?

Aggressively searching for hazards

Being receptive to information

Checking conditions occasionally

Being ready to react

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The grease strip in the middle of a lane will usually give the same traction as the rest of the pavement, unless...?

It's very humid

The road is wet

It's close to freezing

It's very hot

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The best way to remove the effect of your blind spot is...?

To tilt your head to change the angle in the mirror

To use your ears instead of your eyes

To tilt the mirror to a different angle

To look into it

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The best thing for your safety at night is...?

Any of these

Reflective clothing

Bright colored clothing

White clothing

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As you ride through a curve, you should be looking...?

At the center line

Where you want to go

At your front wheel

At the apex

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In highest risk areas, you should focus particularly on...?

Riding fast

Riding aggressively

Planning escape routes

All of these things

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You're approaching an intersection on your right with a car joining from it. There is a parked car in your lane close to the intersection. Where should you position yourself?

As close to the parked car as possible

In the center of the lane

As far left as possible

In the opposite lane

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The crucial thing in making predictions is to...?

Guess what another driver might do

Determine where a collision might occur

Assume a vehicle's path

All of these

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A car driver's blind spot will usually be approximately...?

From 90° out to 90° backwards

From 90° out to 45° backwards

From 45° forwards to 90° sideways

From 90° forwards to 45° sideways

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Why Practice Tests Are Crucial

1. Familiarize Yourself with the Format

The NJ Motorcycle Permit Test is structured in a specific way, and test-takers often feel unprepared simply because they’re unfamiliar with the format. Taking a practice test beforehand allows you to get comfortable with the phrasing and structure of the questions. That way, you won’t waste precious time figuring out what’s being asked on test day.

2. Identify Knowledge Gaps

Think you’ve mastered the New Jersey Motorcycle Operator Manual? A practice test can reveal areas that still need work, whether understanding the right-of-way rules or deciphering traffic signs. With this awareness, you can focus your study efforts on the topics where you need improvement, making your preparation far more efficient.

3. Boost Confidence

Confidence is key when it comes to test-taking. By practicing beforehand, you’ll enter the DMV clearly knowing what to expect. This reduces anxiety and sharpens your focus, allowing you to recall information more efficiently during the test.

4. Increase Your Chances of Passing on the First Try

The importance of passing on your first attempt can’t be overstated. Failing the motorcycle permit test delays your progress and may lead to extra fees and additional DMV trips. Taking a practice test improves your likelihood of passing the first try, saving you time and frustration.

5. Save Time in the Long Run

We understand—you’re busy. But taking a little extra time to study and complete a practice test now can save you the hassle of retaking the test later. This ensures you’re ready to ace it the first time and start riding sooner.