New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2

20 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

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Protective gearNew Jersey rule

Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in New Jersey?

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  1. Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in New Jersey?

    • A Both operators and passengers
    • B Only riders under age 21
    • C Only operators, not passengers
    • D Only riders on highways over 50 mph
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    A. Both operators and passengers

    Helmets are required by law for motorcycle operators and riders in New Jersey, and an operator who carries a passenger without a helmet can be fined. The helmet is the single most important piece of gear a rider wears.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 175

  2. During your pre-ride check, how should the throttle behave?

    • A It should stay where you leave it
    • B It should feel stiff and hard to turn
    • C It should snap back when you release it
    • D It should return slowly over a few seconds
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    C. It should snap back when you release it

    Make sure the controls work smoothly and the throttle snaps back when released. A sticking throttle can keep the motorcycle accelerating when you need to slow down.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 178

  3. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle?

    • A Before the operator gets on
    • B Only after the engine has been started
    • C Before the engine is started, to hold the bike steady
    • D Whenever the passenger is ready
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    B. Only after the engine has been started

    Tell your passenger to get on only after the engine has been started, sit as far forward as possible without crowding you, hold your waist, hips or belt, and keep both feet on the pegs.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 202

  4. How much is the New Jersey motorcycle permit fee?

    • A $10
    • B $5
    • C $24
    • D $65
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    B. $5

    The motorcycle permit costs $5. You validate it by passing the knowledge and vision tests, and you study for those by reading both the Driver Manual and the Motorcycle Manual.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 171