Take 2026 New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 25

Where should a load be placed?

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AAs low as possible✓BAs high as possible✓CBehind the rear axle✓DOn one side of the motorcycle✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

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ADress warmly.✓BLimit the distance traveled in a day.✓CTake frequent rest breaks.✓DTake artificial stimulants.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

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ARide more slowly than you would normally.✓BStart slowing earlier than you would normally.✓CIncrease your following distance.✓DNot communicate with the passenger while riding.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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ADo whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.✓BSwitch lanes as quickly as possible.✓CStay in your lane.✓DFlash your lights to try to scare the animal.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

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ARide in a staggered formation.✓BRide in a single-file formation.✓CRide in a side-by-side formation.✓DUse both lanes if possible.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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AIs recommended because you will be seen easily.✓BIs not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.✓CIs recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.✓DIs illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When entering a turn, a rider should:

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ASpeed up.✓BReduce their speed.✓CMove their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.✓DSit up as high as possible.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

If taking a long trip, you should:

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ATry to minimize the number of rest breaks.✓BUse artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.✓CDress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.✓DSchedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When turning left, you should:

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APress the right handgrip.✓BPress the left handgrip.✓CPress both handgrips at the same time.✓DNot press either handgrip.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When braking, you should:

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AFirst apply the front brake, then the rear.✓BFirst apply the rear brake, then the front.✓CUse both brakes at the same time.✓DUse brakes in any order.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

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AEye contact✓BUsing a turn signal✓CFollowing another vehicle✓DNothing✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

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AGet on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.✓BSit as far forward as possible.✓CMaintain a large space between themselves and you.✓DKeep their legs away from the muffler and chains.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Most crashes happen:

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AAt speeds greater than 55 mph.✓BAfter several hours of riding.✓COn short trips.✓DOn long trips.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What does this signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding24.png

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AFollow me✓BSlow down✓CSpeed up✓DExit✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

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ACan help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.✓BIs discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.✓CShould only be done if the jacket is a light color.✓DIs not important.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CNot use your headlight.✓DAlternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-3.png

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ASpeed up.✓BSlow down.✓CRide in a single-file formation.✓DThe group will pull off at the next exit.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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ABrake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.✓BBrake as hard as you would on a straightaway.✓CWait until you are not in the curve to brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

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ATwo times✓BThree times✓CSix times✓D20 times✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:

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ADesigned to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.✓BSnug.✓CDefect-free.✓DAttractive.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

To swerve correctly, you should:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn the handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.✓DPress the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When packing a load on a motorcycle:

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AThe heavier items should go toward the front.✓BThe heavier items should go toward the rear.✓CMounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.✓DLighter items should be stored in front of you.✓