New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3

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

Question 1 of 20
Basic vehicle control

About how much of a motorcycle's stopping power comes from the front brake?

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  1. About how much of a motorcycle's stopping power comes from the front brake?

    • A About one-quarter
    • B About one-half
    • C About three-quarters
    • D Almost none at highway speed
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    C. About three-quarters

    The front brake provides about three-quarters of a motorcycle's stopping power. When you brake, weight shifts onto the front tire, giving it more grip than the rear.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 181

  2. Which situation causes many motorcycle crashes at intersections?

    • A A vehicle following too closely behind the motorcycle
    • B A pedestrian stepping off the curb
    • C A motorcycle running out of fuel
    • D An oncoming vehicle turning left into the motorcycle's path
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    D. An oncoming vehicle turning left into the motorcycle's path

    Most motorcycle-car crashes occur at intersections, and oncoming vehicles turning left into the motorcycle's path cause many of them. Drivers often fail to judge a motorcycle's speed and distance.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 187

  3. In New Jersey, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which it is illegal for a rider 21 or older to operate a motorcycle?

    • A 0.08 percent or higher
    • B 0.10 percent or higher
    • C 0.05 percent or higher
    • D 0.15 percent or higher
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    A. 0.08 percent or higher

    It is illegal in New Jersey to operate a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher, or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol affects balance, vision and judgment, which a rider depends on even more than a driver.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 117

  4. Besides meeting the federal DOT standard, what must an approved helmet have on each side?

    • A A sticker showing the owner's name
    • B At least four square inches of reflectorized tape
    • C At least two square inches of reflectorized tape per side
    • D A clear visor hinge on each side
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    B. At least four square inches of reflectorized tape

    Each approved helmet must have a chinstrap and at least four square inches of red, amber, or white reflectorized tape on each side. The tape makes the rider easier to see at night.

    Source: New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 176