New Hampshire Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-10 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Cannot tip over.
Can tip over if making a turn too fast.
Is designed to take corners at any speed.
Should not be used for loading items.

Q.2

A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.1 percent

Q.3

If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
The horn may go off.
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

Q.4

When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.
The lowest-priced gear.
Gear that looks good.
Any gear that fits.

Q.5

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the lead rider.
At the back of the group.
Anywhere within the group.

Q.6

If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.
Wave at the other driver.
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
Let the other driver worry about it.

Q.7

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

Traffic is light.
Traffic is heavy.
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
There is pleasant and clear weather.

Q.8

How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

By giving dirty looks to other drivers
By riding in the center portion of the lane
By riding in the left portion of the lane
By riding in a zigzag pattern

Q.9

Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.

Three times
Four times
Five times
Six times

Q.10

If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
Push their bike over.
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

Q.11

You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

Q.12

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

Q.13

Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

Q.14

Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

Wet pavement
A driveway
Dry pavement
A parking lot

Q.15

What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.
Reduce their speed.
Make sudden moves.
Ride on the shoulder.

Q.16

Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.

Two times
Three times
Eight times
Ten times

Q.17

When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
Either the left or right portion of the lane

Q.18

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.
Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.
Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

Q.19

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.
Wool.
Polyester.
Silk.

Q.20

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements
Taking artificial stimulants
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
Taking frequent breaks

Q.21

When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
Feel free to talk whenever they want.

Q.22

For the best protection, jackets and pants:

Should cover your arms and legs completely.
Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.
Should only partially cover your arms and legs.
Should be made of wool.

Q.23

Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
Is illegal.
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.

Q.24

If in a no passing zone:

A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.

Q.25

The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:

Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.

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