New Jersey Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is keep the load low.

When carrying cargo, keep the load low to maintain a low center of gravity. A high center of gravity can cause a wobble.

Not quite. The answer is against the gas tank and firmly on the footpegs.

For the most stable riding, your knees should be positioned against the gas tank, and your feet should be positioned firmly on the footpegs.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footpegs.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footpegs. This helps maintain balance. Pointing your feet downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is a shatter-resistant face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you are riding is a shatter-resistant face shield. It will protect your whole face from flying objects, not just your eyes.

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 slower

When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower around curves. The added weight will cause your motorcycle to react slower.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely

Even in hot weather, you should wear sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Your skin needs to be protected in the event of a crash.

Not quite. The answer is Adequate seat room and separate footpegs

Your motorcycle must be equipped with passenger footrests, and the seat must be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.

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

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 respond slower than normal.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle, causing it to respond more slowly. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

To carry a load, you should distribute the load evenly to help keep your 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 distribute the load evenly.

When using saddlebags, you should distribute the load evenly between the saddlebags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is $100.

Under New Jersey law, you may carry a passenger on your motorcycle only if sufficient provision has been made for the person's safety. A passenger may ride a motorcycle only if the motorcycle has footrests and proper seating for the passenger. If you are convicted of carrying a passenger on a motorcycle that is not equipped to carry passengers, you will be fined $50–$100.

Source: N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.5

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.