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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. Eye protection:
None of the other answers is correct.
should give a clear view to either side.
is only needed when riding in bad weather.
is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
2. The best face protection is provided by:
a face shield.
goggles.
a windshield.
government-approved glasses.
3. When you are properly seated on a motorcycle, your arms should be:
positioned with your hands above your elbows.
at a 90-degree angle.
positioned with your elbows locked.
bent slightly.
4. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo?
Securing cargo as low as possible
Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar
Securing cargo with elastic cords
Filling saddlebags evenly
5. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
Tread wear
Cuts and scrapes
Tire pressure
All of the above.
6. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic?
Two
Three
Five
One
7. The __________ provides most of your motorcycle's stopping power.
front brake
rear brake
clutch
chain
8. Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
All the other answers are correct.
it may cause a motorcycle to weave.
your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.
could catch your tires and throw you off balance.
9. You can help keep your balance while riding by:
sitting as far back as possible.
keeping your knees against the gas tank.
wearing light weight riding gear.
locking your elbows.
10. When riding behind a car, which lane position makes you more visible to the driver ahead?
the center
the right
any
the left
 
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NH DMV Motorcycle Test

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