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

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

To look into it

To use your ears instead of your eyes

To tilt the mirror to a different angle

To tilt your head to change the angle in the mirror

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

Riding fast

Planning escape routes

Riding aggressively

All of these things

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

You losing control

The front wheel leaving the ground

The engine stalling

All of these

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

Being too cautious

Approaching too slow

Being in the wrong gear

Approaching too fast

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

Their right side view mirror

Their hands on the wheel

Their rearview mirror

Their left side view mirror

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

3 o'clock

2 o'clock

4 o'clock

1 o'clock

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'Scanning' means...?

Being ready to react

Aggressively searching for hazards

Checking conditions occasionally

Being receptive to information

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You should cancel your turn signal...?

10 yards before commencing the turn

As soon as you commence the turn

As soon as you have finished the turn

Once past the apex of the turn

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

100 feet

100 yards

150 feet

75 feet

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

Shout your intentions

Tap the rear brake pedal

Make a hand signal

Sound your horn

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What percentage of motorcycle/car crashes occur at intersections?

40%

50% plus

25%

35%

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

Beige

Yellow

Orange

Green

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

Tollbooths

Busy intersections

Bus station exits

All of these

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

Bright colored clothing

Reflective clothing

White clothing

Any of these

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

At your front wheel

At the center line

Where you want to go

At the apex

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

Making no difference

Wasting energy

Violating traffic law

Twice as likely to be seen

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When braking, you should ideally...?

Use only front brake

Use only one brake or the other

Use only rear brake

Use both brakes together

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

Adjust your position

Adjust your speed

Communicate your presence

Do all these things

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

Shift into first gear

Apply the front brake

Start the engine

Apply the rear brake

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

Remain upright

Lean opposite your motorcycle

Lean further than your motorcycle

Lean as far as your motorcycle

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

From 90° forwards to 45° sideways

From 45° forwards to 90° sideways

From 90° out to 90° backwards

From 90° out to 45° backwards

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

Let your feet skim the ground

Press your knees against the gas tank

Stick your elbows out sideways

Stick your knees out sideways

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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 hot

It's close to freezing

The road is wet

It's very humid

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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 your right

Traffic coming from behind

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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 far left as possible

In the center of the lane

In the opposite lane

As close to the parked car as possible

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

Determine where a collision might occur

All of these

Assume a vehicle's path

Guess what another driver might do

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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...?

Sound your horn

Assume they will yield

Carry straight on

Accelerate with confidence

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You can lock the rear wheel by...?

Stamping on the rear brake pedal

All of these things

Downshifting too rapidly

Releasing the clutch too quickly

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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 towards you

Pull your left hand grip towards you

Push your right hand grip away from you

Push your left hand grip away from you

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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.