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2026 New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange a safe ride home for them.
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B
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
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C
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
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D
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.06 percent
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D
0.08 percent
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 9 / 25
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
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C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
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D
Is not important.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
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B
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
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C
Apply only the rear brake.
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D
Apply only the front brake.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
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B
Stay well behind the vehicle.
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C
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
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D
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When you are stopped, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Where should a load be placed?
Choose one answer below.
A
As low as possible
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B
As high as possible
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C
Behind the rear axle
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D
On one side of the motorcycle
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QUESTION 15 / 25
It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce their speed when riding at night.
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B
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
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C
Not ride at night.
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D
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When may you not need to increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the road is slippery
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B
When there is a lot of traffic
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C
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
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D
When it is raining
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
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B
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
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C
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
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D
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?
Choose one answer below.
A
The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
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B
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
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C
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
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D
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Feel like it is lagging behind.
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B
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
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C
Vibrate uncontrollably.
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D
Make acceleration seem faster.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
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B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
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C
Not moving when they actually are.
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D
Closer than they actually are.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the leader.
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C
Close to the back of the group.
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D
At the tail end of the group.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Under normal circumstances, maintain a following distance of at least:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.
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B
Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
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C
Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.
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D
Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.
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