How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?

Stay in the same lane position.

It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you

when you're riding through school zones.

To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and

lean in the direction of the turn.

lean in the opposite direction of the turn.

The rules of riding in a group include

maintaining a staggered formation.

checking your mirrors frequently.

When you're riding in a group, who sets the pace of the group?

The traffic in front of the leader

___________ can increase your visibility.

Changing your lane position according to traffic situations

Riding in the left lane position

When riding with a passenger, you should

ride in the center lane position.

As you approach the middle of a curve, you should

move toward the inside of the curve.

move toward the outside of the curve.

When passing another vehicle, you should

move quickly through the driver's blind spot.

start the pass from the center lane position.

make eye contact with the driver.

A motorcycle mini-lane is

approximately one-third of a traffic lane.

approximately half of a traffic lane.

a special lane designated for motorcycles only.

Free
No sign-up
20 questions
Pass mark 80%

New Jersey Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

20 riding technique questions for the New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test, out of 123 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real New Jersey test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
Official source: nj.gov
Independent, not affiliated with the MVC. How we write our questions

How it works

1Pick an answer20 questions, one tap each.
2See the ruleRight or wrong, every answer is explained.
3Get your scoreCompared with the real 80% pass mark.

Start the test

0/20 answered0 correctPass mark 80%

1Question 1 of 20
You can help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by
Not quite. The answer is increasing the throttle.
To help stabilize the motorcycle in a turn, you should roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.
2Question 2 of 20
In each lane of traffic, how many lane positions for a motorcycle are there?
Not quite. The answer is 3
In each lane of traffic, there are three lane positions available to a motorcycle: one (left), two (center), and three (right).
3Question 3 of 20
How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?
Not quite. The answer is Reduce your speed.
Increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night by reducing your speed and increasing your following distance. This will give you more time to react to the unexpected.
4Question 4 of 20
It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
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.
5Question 5 of 20
When should you have your headlight on?
Not quite. The answer is At all times
You should have your headlight on at all times to increase your visibility to other vehicle operators. (Note: Motorcycles manufactured since 1978 turn on the low-beam headlight automatically whenever the engine is running.)
6Question 6 of 20
The best lane position for being seen
Not quite. The answer is depends on the situation.
No one lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.
7Question 7 of 20
When riding in a staggered formation, what's an adequate space cushion between motorcycle A and motorcycle C?
Not quite. The answer is Two seconds
When riding in a staggered formation, this is the best way to keep ranks close and maintain an adequate space cushion: The leader rides in the left portion of the lane while the second rider stays one second behind in the right portion of the lane. A third rider rides in the left portion of the lane two seconds behind the first rider. The fourth rider keeps a two-second distance behind the second rider. This formation keeps the group close and permits each rider a safe distance from others ahead, behind, and to the sides.
8Question 8 of 20
To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and
Not quite. The answer is lean in the direction of the turn.
To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and lean in the direction of the turn.
9Question 9 of 20
The rules of riding in a group include
Not quite. The answer is all of the above.
The rules of riding in a group include checking your mirrors frequently, maintaining a staggered formation when possible, and not following too closely.
10Question 10 of 20
When you're riding in a group, who sets the pace of the group?
Not quite. The answer is The tail rider
When you're riding in a group, the tail (sweep) rider sets the pace. If the person behind you slows down, you should also slow down to stay as a group.
11Question 11 of 20
___________ can increase your visibility.
Not quite. The answer is Changing your lane position according to traffic situations
No lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.
12Question 12 of 20
When riding with a passenger, you should
Not quite. The answer is ride slower.
When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will respond more slowly. Therefore, you should ride a little slower, especially when taking bumps, corners, or curves.
13Question 13 of 20
How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic?
Not quite. The answer is Three
There are three lane positions available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic: one (left), two (center), and three (right).
14Question 14 of 20
When you're scanning what is going on around you, you should be looking for
Not quite. The answer is all of the above.
When scanning around you, you should be looking for traffic conditions, potentially hazardous road conditions, and possible escape routes.
15Question 15 of 20
Most motorcycle crashes occur
Not quite. The answer is at low speeds.
Most motorcycle crashes occur at speeds of less than 35 mph. Use caution while riding at any speed.
16Question 16 of 20
As you approach the middle of a curve, you should
Not quite. The answer is move toward the inside of the curve.
As you approach the middle of a curve, you should move toward the inside of the curve. After the middle of the curve, you should move toward the outside. This will increase the effective radius of the turn.
17Question 17 of 20
When you are following another motorcycle, you should leave a following distance of at least ____ seconds.
Not quite. The answer is 2
When following another motorcycle, leave a following distance of at least two seconds, just as if you were following a car.
18Question 18 of 20
When passing another vehicle, you should
Not quite. The answer is move quickly through the driver's blind spot.
When passing another vehicle, you should move quickly through the driver's blind spot.
19Question 19 of 20
A motorcycle mini-lane is
Not quite. The answer is approximately one-third of a traffic lane.
A motorcycle mini-lane is approximately one-third of a traffic lane. Therefore, there are three lane positions in each traffic lane: one (left), two (center), and three (right).
20Question 20 of 20
The clutch is located at the
Not quite. The answer is left handgrip.
The clutch is the lever attached to the left handgrip.

Questions people ask

Is this New Jersey Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test like the real New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 50 questions; this free test has 20.

How many questions are on the New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test?

The Motorcycle Permit Test has 50 questions.

What score do you need to pass the New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test?

You need 40 out of 50 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test?

You can take it from age 17. Motorcycle examination permit at 17, with parent/guardian consent under 18. You must be 18 to take the MVC road test.

Where can I practice more questions?

The Driving Exam Prep app has the full question bank for your test, a step-by-step roadmap, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

Keep going

Your license is one lesson closer.

Download Driving Exam Prep, pick your test and answer your first question in under a minute.

Get it onGoogle PlayComing soon on theApp Store

You can help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by

In each lane of traffic, how many lane positions for a motorcycle are there?

How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?

It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you

When should you have your headlight on?

The best lane position for being seen

When riding in a staggered formation, what's an adequate space cushion between motorcycle A and motorcycle C?

To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and

The rules of riding in a group include

When you're riding in a group, who sets the pace of the group?

___________ can increase your visibility.

When riding with a passenger, you should

How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic?

When you're scanning what is going on around you, you should be looking for

Most motorcycle crashes occur