New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum age to get a New Jersey motorcycle permit?
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Sample questions
What is the minimum age to get a New Jersey motorcycle permit?
- A 17, with parent or guardian consent if under 18
- B 16, with written parent or guardian consent on file
- C 18, with no consent needed
- D 21, unless you finish a rider course
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A. 17, with parent or guardian consent if under 18
You must be at least 17 to get a New Jersey motorcycle permit, and a parent or guardian must consent if you are under 18. You also complete an application, pass 6-Point ID Verification, pay the fee, and pass the knowledge and vision tests.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 171
Under ordinary conditions, what following distance does the New Jersey manual recommend for motorcyclists?
- A At least one second
- B At least two seconds
- C At least four seconds
- D At least one motorcycle length
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B. At least two seconds
Under ordinary conditions, stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. That gives time to react if the vehicle stops suddenly and a better view of potholes and debris.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 190
How should you cross railroad tracks that run across your path?
- A Turning to cross exactly head-on at 90 degrees
- B While edging gradually along the rail
- C While braking hard on the tracks
- D At an angle
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D. At an angle
Cross railroad tracks at an angle. Turning to cross them head-on may be more dangerous than crossing at a slight angle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 195
Your steering suddenly feels heavy. What is the most likely cause?
- A The rear tire is losing air pressure
- B The throttle is stuck
- C The front tire is going flat
- D The chain is too tight
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C. The front tire is going flat
If the front tire goes flat, the steering will feel heavy. If the rear goes flat, the back will jerk from side to side. Either way, steer straight, gradually close the throttle and ease off the road.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 198