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2026 New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Passengers should:
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A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
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0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
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A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
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B
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
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C
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
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D
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
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C
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
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D
Ride offensively.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid sudden moves.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Brake quickly.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
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B
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
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C
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Should be the only brake you use.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
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Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
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B
They will get lost if they are leading.
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C
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
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D
They will ride too fast in any other position.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A motorcyclist's cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should always stay the same.
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B
Should vary according to riding conditions.
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C
Is not necessary in most situations.
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D
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Are caused by worn tires.
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C
Happen in the dark.
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D
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:
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A
A single-file formation.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
Pairs.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?
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A
At intersections
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B
On highways
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C
On rural roads
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D
In parking lots
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side of the lane.
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B
The center of the lane.
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C
The right side of the lane.
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D
Either the right or center portions of the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
On a motorcycle, a horn:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless.
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B
Usually cannot be heard by others.
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C
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
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D
Should not be used.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshift.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Gradually apply your brakes.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The best way to stop quickly is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the front brake only.
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B
Use the front brake first.
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C
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If hazards are on your left, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the right portion of the lane.
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C
In any portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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C
Not ride during the day.
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D
Look for safer routes.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:
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Free of scratches.
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B
Resistant to penetration.
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C
Able to fasten securely.
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D
Airtight.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When approaching an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
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B
Never assume other drivers see you.
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C
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
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D
Speed up to make others notice you.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You should choose the lane position that can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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B
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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C
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
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D
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.
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