Take 2026 New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test 7

QUESTION 1 / 25

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick it away.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CSwerve around the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Before changing lanes, you should:

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ATurn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.✓BRely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.✓CPoint in the direction of the lane change.✓DSpeed up to get ahead of other vehicles.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

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AA gravel road✓BDry pavement✓CMud✓DLane markings✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

As you slow or stop, you should:

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AShift up through the gears.✓BShift down through the gears.✓CTake the bike out of gear.✓DStay in the same gear.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

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AThe road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.✓BYour arms.✓CThe road in front of your motorcycle.✓DThe side of the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png

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ASpeed up.✓BDanger ahead.✓CStop.✓DMerge.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

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ASpeed up or slow down.✓BWave at the other driver.✓CStay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.✓DLet the other driver worry about it.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When should the front brake be used?

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AAny time the rider is slowing or stopping✓BOnly when slowing or stopping on slippery roads✓COnly when slowing or stopping in an emergency✓DOnly when slowing or stopping in traffic✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

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ANear the left handgrip✓BNear the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

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AWearing proper clothing✓BUsing their headlight at all times✓CUsing their turn signals✓DWaving at other drivers✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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AYou may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.✓BYou may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.✓CYou may block the driver's view.✓DIt prevents other drivers from passing both of you.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

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ARelax on the handle grips.✓BShift your weight toward the good tire.✓CBrake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.✓DUse both brakes and stop quickly.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A driver making eye contact with you:

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AMeans that they see you.✓BWill never happen.✓CDoes not mean that they will properly yield to you.✓DGuarantees that they will properly yield to you.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:

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ARiding in the left portion of a lane.✓BRiding in the center portion of a lane.✓CGiving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.✓DRiding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

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ASpeed up.✓BMove onto the shoulder.✓CAllow the other driver to pass you.✓DExit the roadway.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

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AThe steering will feel heavy.✓BThe steering will feel loose.✓CThere will be no change in the steering.✓DThe ride will feel too smooth.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

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ANever✓BOccasionally✓CFrequently✓DMore often than the amount time spent looking ahead✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When someone follows you too closely, you should:

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ASpeed up.✓BNot worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.✓CChange lanes and let them pass.✓DRide on the shoulder and let them pass.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A leather jacket:

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ACan make a rider look cool.✓BIs usually too warm to wear when riding.✓CProvides protection in a crash.✓DShould not be worn when riding.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

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AA leather jacket✓BBoots that go above the ankle✓CHearing protection✓DPants made of a soft material✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

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ASit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.✓BSit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DDrag your feet on the ground.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

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APass in pairs.✓BPass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.✓CPass one at a time.✓DAvoid passing.✓