New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
How long is a New Hampshire motorcycle learner's permit valid?
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How long is a New Hampshire motorcycle learner's permit valid?
- A 30 days from the date it is issued or renewed
- B 45 days from the date it is issued or renewed
- C 90 days from the date it is issued or renewed
- D One year from the date it is issued or renewed
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B. 45 days from the date it is issued or renewed
A New Hampshire motorcycle learner's permit is good for only 45 days from the day it is issued or renewed. The short window is meant for practice before the skill test, so plan your riding and your test date as soon as you get the permit.
Source: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles website
About how much of your total stopping power can the front brake provide?
- A At least 70%
- B About 30%
- C About half
- D Nearly all, so the rear brake adds nothing
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A. At least 70%
The front brake is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power, because braking shifts the motorcycle's weight onto the front tire. It is safe to use when you squeeze it smoothly and progressively.
How does a motorcycle usually feel if the front tire goes flat while riding?
- A The back of the motorcycle sways from side to side
- B The steering feels heavy
- C The engine loses power
- D The front brake stops working
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B. The steering feels heavy
You will seldom hear a tire go flat, so learn the signs. If the front tire goes flat, the steering feels heavy; if the rear goes flat, the back may jerk or sway. A front flat is especially dangerous because it affects steering.
A rider has seven drinks over three hours. At the end of those three hours, at least how many drinks remain in the rider's system?
- A None
- B Four
- C Two
- D Seven
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B. Four
The body eliminates about one drink per hour, so seven drinks over three hours leaves at least four (7 minus 3) in the system. The rider would need at least another four hours before considering riding.