New Jersey Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Flash your brake light.

Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. Flash your brake light to alert the vehicle operator behind you.

Not quite. The answer is avoid using the brake of the flat tire.

If a tire fails, avoid using the brake of the flat tire. Close the throttle and coast, letting your motorcycle slow down. If you have to brake, brake with the good tire only.

Not quite. The answer is use your turn signals to make yourself more visible to others.

When you enter a freeway, drivers approaching from behind are more likely to see your turn signal blinking and make room for you. At highway speeds, it is best to signal at least five seconds before changing lanes. Use your turn signals even when you think no one else is around. Your turn signals also make you easier to see. If bright sunlight makes your turn signal lights hard to see, use hand signals.

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

Motorcyclists must use caution when approaching an intersection. Because motorcycles are smaller than cars, they appear farther away than they really are. At intersections, car drivers making left turns against oncoming motorcycles often overestimate how much time they have to make the turn.

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 All of the above

In New Jersey, every motorcycle must have all of the following equipment: a headlight, a taillight, front and rear brakes, a brake light, a horn, turn signals, and at least one rear-view mirror.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

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

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 stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is the tires and the lights.

Before mounting your motorcycle, you should check the tires and the lights. These must all be in good working order on each trip because their failure could be extremely dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles turning left into your path.

While all four choices are important when riding through an intersection, you must be especially alert for vehicles turning left into your path. Car drivers often fail to notice motorcycles approaching.

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 prohibited at all times.

A motorcycle needs a full lane width to maneuver safely. At this time, riding between lanes of traffic (often called lane splitting) is legal only in California.

Not quite. The answer is using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop.

Using your brakes properly means using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop. This is the most effective braking method. (The only exception is if a tire is flat. In that case, don't apply the brake of the flat tire.)

Not quite. The answer is The clutch is on the left and the front brake lever is on the right.

The clutch is located on the left, and the front brake lever is located on the right.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

A driver may try to share your lane in heavy traffic, when the driver wants to pass you, or when you are preparing to turn at an intersection. Ride in the center lane position to discourage drivers from sharing your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is change lanes.

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers.

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 at all times while riding.

New Jersey law requires you to wear eye protection if your motorcycle lacks a windshield. Still, you should wear protective eyewear at all times while riding, even if the motorcycle has a windshield. A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Most windshields will not protect your eyes from the wind. Note: Whichever eye protection you wear must meet US Department of Transportation and New Jersey standards.

Not quite. The answer is someone may open his or her door into your path.

It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars. Someone inside a car may not notice you and may open his or her door into your path.