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2026 New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 2 / 25
For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather.
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B
Wool.
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C
Polyester.
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D
Silk.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A DOT-approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
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B
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
At night.
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B
During the day.
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C
At dusk.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Most motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Items made of leather.
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B
Items made of polyester.
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C
Items made of light materials.
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D
Items that are darkly-colored.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fits snugly.
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B
Is well-worn and broken in.
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C
Is pretty loose.
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D
Does not have a chinstrap.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When braking, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:
Choose one answer below.
A
Insects.
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B
Headlight glare.
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C
Noise.
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D
Sunshine.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerating.
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B
Braking.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You should do a pre-ride inspection:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
About once every 10 rides.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
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B
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
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C
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
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D
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
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B
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
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C
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
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D
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:
Choose one answer below.
A
They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
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C
Other drivers are often confused.
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D
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
During the day, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
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C
Cover the ankle and provide support.
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D
Have tall heels.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases your line of sight.
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B
It decreases your line of sight.
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C
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
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D
It allows the other driver to speed up.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
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B
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
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C
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
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D
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 21 / 25
____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.
Choose one answer below.
A
Time
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B
Coffee
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C
Exercise
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D
Fresh air
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not very important.
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B
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
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C
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
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D
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Use a turn signal:
Choose one answer below.
A
When you’re planning to increase your speed.
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B
Only when there is a lot of traffic.
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C
Any time you plan on changing lanes.
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D
Only if it is dark outside.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
A stocking cap
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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