New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

For safe riding, a street-legal motorcycle must have all the usual controls such as a headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, horn, two mirrors, and front and rear brakes.

Not quite. The answer is you must not exceed the speed limit.

You must not exceed the speed limit, not even when passing another vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Gravel roads

Gravel roads are the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on because they provide the least traction.

Not quite. The answer is beep your horn.

If you are about to pass a parked car whose driver is inside, you should beep your horn to let the driver know you're there. Car drivers often fail to notice a motorcycle approaching.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is do any of the above

If you are convicted of failing to signal a turn or failing to obey a stop sign, yield sign, or other traffic control device, three points will be added to your driving record.

Source: Demerit Points Assessed After Court Conviction (based upon date of violation), Accidents and Financial Responsibility - Part Sixteen, State of New Hampshire Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is wear eye protection.

New Hampshire law requires every motorcyclist to wear a protective face shield, goggles, or eyeglasses unless his or her motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. Still, you should consider wearing such eye protection even if your motorcycle has a windshield. Most windshields won't do as good a job of protecting your eyes from the wind as goggles or a face shield will.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is bright and reflective.

The best clothing for making yourself visible is bright and reflective.

Not quite. The answer is on the right and left of the motorcycle.

A motorcycle has blind spots just as a car does. The blind spots are located on the left and right of the motorcycle, so always do a shoulder check before changing lanes.

Not quite. The answer is A car pulling out from the curb

When passing parked vehicles and if oncoming traffic is present, it is usually best to remain in the center portion of the lane to maximize the space around you. A bigger problem can occur if a driver pulls away from the curb without checking for traffic from behind. Even if the driver looks, he or she may fail to see you. In either event, the driver might enter your path. Slow down or change lanes to make room for someone to enter.

Not quite. The answer is one-half block

While riding in the city, you should be scanning for hazards at least one-half block ahead.

Not quite. The answer is rising slightly off the seat.

When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by rising slightly off the seat and letting your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

Not quite. The answer is pass one rider at a time.

If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you, it is safest to pass one rider at a time.

Not quite. The answer is shift your weight to the rear.

If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

Not quite. The answer is As shown in image A

Riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings may cause your motorcycle to weave. This uneasy, “wandering” feeling is generally not hazardous. Relax and maintain a steady speed and ride straight across. Crossing at an angle forces riders to zigzag to stay in the lane. The zigzag is far more hazardous than the wandering feeling. The right way to cross is shown in image A.

Not quite. The answer is you should still wear eye protection.

A face shield is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind. New Hampshire law requires every motorcyclist to wear eye protection (goggles, a face shield, or eyeglasses) unless his or her motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. Still, you should consider wearing a face shield or goggles even if your motorcycle has a windshield. Windshields don't really protect your eyes from the wind. Neither do eyeglasses or sunglasses. Glasses won’t keep your eyes from watering, and they might blow off when you turn your head.

Not quite. The answer is unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed.

You cannot ride a motorcycle on a highway unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

If you are about to slow down where others might not expect it, you should flash your brake light to warn them.

Not quite. The answer is farther away than they are.

A motorcycle's convex side mirrors make cars seem farther away than they actually are.