New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Being low on oil

If an engine locks, it is likely low on oil. Always check your oil before starting a trip. If needed, add oil as soon as possible or else the engine may seize.

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 at all times.

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

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 Rise slightly off the seat.

If you are riding over an obstacle, you can absorb the shock by rising off the seat slightly and letting your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

Not quite. The answer is of dirt and gravel buildup.

The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because the dirt and gravel that build up there provide little traction.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you at all times. Even when you are stopped, hazardous situations can occur in which you wouldn't want to be too close.

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is at an intersection.

The most likely place for a collision is an intersection because many vehicles are trying to do different things at once.

Not quite. The answer is You must go straight.

This sign means that you must go straight. You cannot turn here.

Not quite. The answer is $1,000; 90 days.

If you are convicted of a second DUI offense, you will be fined $500–$1,000 and sentenced to jail for between 48 hours and 90 days.

Source: Mandatory Penalties, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is marijuana.

After alcohol, the second most common drug taken by drivers involved in accidents is marijuana.

Source: Drugs and Driving, Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs and Health, The New Jersey Driver Manual

Not quite. The answer is B

Blue-and-white signs direct you to services such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals. The sign shown in picture B indicates a hospital ahead.

Not quite. The answer is Using both the front and rear brakes at the same time

The safest and most efficient braking method is to use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is the interstate highway number.

Guide signs provide drivers with information about the type of road they are traveling on, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances to various destinations. Guide signs that identify U.S. Routes and interstate highways are typically shield shaped. This sign indicates that you are traveling on Interstate highway 95 (I-95), which runs from Maine through Florida.

Not quite. The answer is When you're riding in a group

When riding in a group, you should not increase your following distance because it might encourage cars and trucks to cut in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is Beep your horn to let the driver know you're there.

If you see a driver inside a parked vehicle that you are passing, you should beep your horn to let the driver know you're there. That way, he or she won't open a door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is The front brake

The front brake provides 70% of your motorcycle's stopping power; the rear brake provides the remaining 30%. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is Move only in the directions indicated.

Lane use control signs are rectangular, black-and-white signs indicating that turning is required or unusual turning is permitted from specified lanes at an intersection. You must move your vehicle only in the direction indicated for your traffic lane.

Not quite. The answer is slow down

It takes longer to stop on slippery surfaces. Therefore, you should slow down and increase your following distance. It is particularly important to reduce your speed on curves. Remember, speed limits posted on curves only apply to good surface conditions.