New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
To swerve right around an obstacle, what do you do first?
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To swerve right around an obstacle, what do you do first?
- A Press the left handgrip
- B Press the right handgrip
- C Lean your body hard to the right
- D Apply the front brake firmly
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B. Press the right handgrip
A swerve starts with a small amount of pressure on the handgrip on the side of your escape, which leans the motorcycle quickly. To swerve right, press right, then press left to recover. Keep your body upright and let the motorcycle move beneath you.
Vehicles are traveling on both sides of you. Which lane position is usually best?
- A The left third of the lane (path 1)
- B The right third of the lane (path 3)
- C Along the lane line, ready to share a lane
- D The center of the lane (path 2)
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D. The center of the lane (path 2)
Each lane gives a motorcycle three paths of travel. When vehicles are on both sides, the center of the lane, path 2, is usually your best option because it keeps the most space on each side.
Who should carry passengers or large loads on a motorcycle?
- A Any rider with a learner's permit
- B Any rider whose motorcycle has a large seat
- C Only experienced riders
- D Only riders on motorcycles with sidecars
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C. Only experienced riders
The extra weight of a passenger or cargo changes how the motorcycle behaves, so only experienced riders should carry passengers or large loads. Prepare the motorcycle too, by checking tire pressure and suspension settings.
Under New Hampshire's licensing rules, how many motorcycle learner's permits can an applicant normally receive?
- A One permit plus one 45-day renewal
- B One permit with no renewal allowed
- C One permit plus up to three renewals
- D As many permits as needed until the skill test is passed
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A. One permit plus one 45-day renewal
New Hampshire issues one motorcycle learner's permit and one 45-day renewal. Another permit is given only if exigent circumstances, such as illness or hospitalization, kept you from using the first one. The limit keeps riders from riding on permits indefinitely instead of getting licensed.
Source: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles website