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2026 New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Studies show that most crash-involved riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
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B
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
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C
Only use the front brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
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B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
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C
Use both brakes at the same time.
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D
Use brakes in any order.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
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B
Use the left portion of your lane.
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C
Use the center portion of your lane.
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D
Use the right portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing another vehicle.
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B
You will be slowing down suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals do not work.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
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B
Use more rear brake pressure.
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C
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
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D
Try to lock the front tire.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are easy to get used to right away.
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B
Make cars seem closer than they actually are.
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C
Provide a narrow view of the road.
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D
Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Hearing protection is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not needed if you wear a helmet.
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B
Needed in addition to a helmet.
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C
Only needed on windy days.
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D
Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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B
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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C
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
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D
Release the rear brake and down shift.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast the alcohol is consumed
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C
The drinker's body weight
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D
How often the drinker consumes alcohol
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.
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B
A good leather jacket.
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C
Sturdy boots.
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D
A good understanding of motorcycle laws.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The center portion of a lane:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.
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B
Often contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.
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C
Often contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.
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D
Is the smoothest part of the lane.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When going through a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do one, then the other.
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B
Do both at the same time.
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C
Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
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D
Try instead to use only the brakes.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right side could be slippery.
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B
It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.
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C
People don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.
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D
It will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If braking in a curve:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only use the front brake.
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B
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
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C
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
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D
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does this signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding24.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow me
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B
Slow down
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C
Speed up
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D
Exit
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Motorcycle headlights are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
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B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding at night you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Three times
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B
Four times
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C
Five times
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D
Six times
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To be effective, an eye or face shield must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fasten securely.
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B
Prevent air from passing through.
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C
Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.
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D
Restrict your vision to the sides.
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