NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

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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. You should make a special point of using your mirror(s):
when you are stopped at an intersection.
before you change lanes.
All the other answers are correct.
before you slow down.
2. You should avoid the right lane position:
when riding through a residential area.
Always.
when there is an obstacle in the center of the road.
when another vehicle is passing you on the left.
3. When riding at night, motorcyclists should:
watch the taillights of the car ahead to detect bumps on the road.
increase their following distance.
reduce their speed.
All of the above.
4. In potential high-risk areas, such as intersections and school zones, motorcycle riders should:
skim your feet along the ground.
reduce the following distance.
pull in the clutch.
cover the clutch and the brake.
5. Wearing a face shield while riding:
is less effective than wearing glasses.
is a legal requirement for riders under the age of 21.
is the best form of face and eye protection.
is prohibited at night.
6. In _________ turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.
U-
wide
normal
slow tight
7. A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Change lanes and let them pass.
Ignore them.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Use your horn and make hand gestures.
8. When you make a turn you should:
maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.
All the other answers are correct.
look through the turn to where you want to go.
roll on the throttle through the turn.
9. The front brake is operated by:
the right-foot pedal.
the right-hand lever.
the left-foot pedal.
the left-hand lever.
10. When you are being passed from behind, you should:
swerve as soon as you can.
ride on the shoulder of the road.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
 
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Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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