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To earn your motorcycle license in New Hampshire, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. The knowledge test is a 25 question multiple choice test. Knowledge test questions are based on information from the New Hampshire Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules, driving laws and safe riding practices. The New Hampshire motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. Most motorcycle crashes happen:
on short trips.
in construction zones.
on long trips.
in school zones.
2. When an intersection is marked with stop lines, drivers must:
always stop behind stop lines.
increase their speed to overtake and pass other vehicles.
slow down and yield to other vehicles, then move forward.
never come to a complete stop.
3. When riding through an intersection, motorcycle riders must be especially aware of:
All the other answers are correct.
cars turning left into their path.
pedestrians crossing the road.
vehicles in the roundabout.
4. If your motorcycle was built before 1978, remember to:
get a special license.
wear glasses.
turn on the headlights when riding.
stop riding when it gets dark.
5. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if:
you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
you had one drink and are over the age of 21.
you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more.
you have had at least one drink.
6. To avoid hazardous situations and reduce their risk, experienced riders:
pull in the clutch when turning.
scan the road ahead.
swerve often.
avoid carrying passengers.
7. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
pull in the clutch.
look straight ahead.
lean in the same direction.
keep your body straight.
8. Rolling on the throttle through a turn:
causes the motorcycle to slip.
is extremely dangerous and should be avoided.
helps stabilize suspension.
is the best way to handle tailgaters.
9. ______ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
Pulling in the clutch
Rising slightly off the seat
Using a higher gear
Rolling on the throttle
10. Because operation of a motorcycle is more tiring than the operation of a car, you should:
eat foods high in carbohydrate.
keep riding even if you are tired.
avoid drinking water.
take frequent breaks.
 
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NH DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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