New Hampshire Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-14 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

A pre-ride inspection should:

Only take a few minutes.
Take more than an hour.
Be complicated to perform.
Not be done before every ride.

Q.2

Where should a load be placed?

As low as possible
As high as possible
Behind the rear axle
On one side of the motorcycle

Q.3

Most crashes happen:

Far from home.
On short trips.
On long rides.
Several hours into the ride.

Q.4

More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Are caused by worn tires.
Happen in the dark.
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.

Q.5

Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.
The amount of tread on your tires.
The reflective quality of your tires.
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.

Q.6

On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement
Gravel
Snow
Leaves

Q.7

Use a turn signal:

When you’re planning to increase your speed.
Only when there is a lot of traffic.
Any time you plan on changing lanes.
Only if it is dark outside.

Q.8

When someone follows you too closely, you should:

Speed up.
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
Change lanes and let them pass.
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.

Q.9

When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.
Use only the front brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

Q.10

To stop quickly, it is best to:

Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use the rear brake only.
Use the front brake only.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.11

When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid sudden moves.
Use both brakes.
Brake quickly.

Q.12

Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly.
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
Use their high beam whenever possible.
Tailgate other vehicles.

Q.13

During the day, you should:

Not ride with your headlight on.
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
Always ride with your headlight on.
Use your headlight if you think it helps.

Q.14

More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Happen at night.
Are caused by worn tires.
Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.

Q.15

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Does not protect your face as effectively as goggles.

Q.16

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
Others can't see your load if it is low.

Q.17

What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?

Ride while using your headlight.
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
Raise your arms.
Avoid using your brakes.

Q.18

The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.
Drinking coffee.
Exercising.
Taking a cold shower.

Q.19

To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
Looks sturdy.
Is inexpensive.
Is in your favorite color.

Q.20

If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Ride faster to shake them.
Alert the local police.
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
Allow them to pass.

Q.21

Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

Q.22

A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Ignore them.
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Q.23

An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:

You can pass danger more quickly.
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.

Q.24

A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
Ride with the headlight turned on.
Wave at other drivers.
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

Q.25

How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

Cars need much longer to stop.
Cars need a little longer to stop.
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

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