New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle's stopping distance increases.

The extra weight of cargo or a passenger will increase your motorcycle's stopping distance. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person.

You may carry a passenger if your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person. This means that it must have a passenger seat and designated footrests.

Not quite. The answer is Fill saddlebags evenly.

Fill your saddlebags evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it can cause the motorcycle to drift.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests at all times. Unlike motorcyclists, they do not need to put their feet down at intersections.

Not quite. The answer is serious head and neck injuries

An approved helmet can save a motorcyclist from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions. In crashes, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than non-helmeted riders.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should distribute the weight evenly between both bags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is with elastic cords. Rope can stretch, or knots can loosen.

Not quite. The answer is At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic.

Not quite. The answer is After the engine has been started

A passenger should get on a motorcycle only after the motorcyclist has started and mounted it.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.

Not quite. The answer is Improper loading of cargo

Improper loading of cargo can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Make sure you load cargo evenly to help keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is to maintain an adequate space cushion.

The best protection from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between you and the other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Riders under 18 and passengers under 18

New Hampshire's motorcycle helmet law requires riders under 18 years of age and passengers under 18 years of age to wear helmets. Still, it's advisable for riders and passengers of all ages to wear helmets. A helmet can save a motorcyclist from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions. In crashes, helmeted riders are much more likely to survive head injuries than non-helmeted riders.

Source: NH Rev Stat § 265:122