Have brakes in both the front and rear.

Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.

Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.

New Hampshire Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

Always press on the left handgrip.
Always press on the right handgrip.
Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

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

To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

Q.4

When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
Look to your left frequently.
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

Q.5

Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.
Have only a rear brake.
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Q.6

Studies show that most crash-involved riders:

Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
Only use the front brake.
Only use the rear brake.

Q.7

When approaching an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
Never assume other drivers see you.
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
Speed up to make others notice you.

Q.8

Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

Traveling faster than they actually are.
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
Not moving when they actually are.
Closer than they actually are.

Q.9

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections
On highways
On rural roads
In parking lots

Q.10

When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable.
Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.
Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.

Q.11

When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:

Turn just your head.
Turn your head and shoulders.
Turn just your shoulders.
Turn your entire body.

Q.12

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.
Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.
Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.

Q.13

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

Insects.
Headlight glare.
Noise.
Sunshine.

Q.14

Signals on a motorcycle:

Are not very important.
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.

Q.15

To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:

Fits snugly.
Is well-worn and broken in.
Is pretty loose.
Does not have a chinstrap.

Q.16

When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride on the shoulder.

Q.17

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.

Q.18

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?

Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.
Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.
Move to the shoulder.
Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.

Q.19

Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

A leather jacket
Boots that go above the ankle
Hearing protection
Pants made of a soft material

Q.20

If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

Q.21

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Relax on the handle grips.
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
Use both brakes and stop quickly.

Q.22

When riding behind a car, you should ride:

In any part of the lane.
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
As close to the car as possible.

Q.23

Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Provide you with an escape route.
Welcome other drivers into your lane.

Q.24

When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.
Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.
Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.
Use only the front brake.

Q.25

When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.
Should not cover your arms or legs completely.
Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.
Can provide protection in the event of a crash.