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2026 New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Accelerate before turning.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
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B
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
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C
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
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D
You are passing someone who is in the street.
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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
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Right behind the leader.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Wherever they are most comfortable.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To be effective, a face shield should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be free of scratches.
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B
Allow clear views to both sides.
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C
Be airtight.
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D
Fasten securely.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride down the center of the lane.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
At high speeds.
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B
After riding for a long time.
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C
Far from home.
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D
On short trips.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire pressure.
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B
Mirror positions.
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C
Headlight position.
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D
Brake light position.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When applying the front brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
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B
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
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C
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
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D
Stomp on the brake lever.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 25
The effects of marijuana consumption can last for:
Choose one answer below.
A
No more than 15 minutes.
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B
About an hour.
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C
About two hours.
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D
More than six hours.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
Single-file.
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C
Staggered.
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D
Passing.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Choose one answer below.
A
Farther away, more slowly
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B
Farther away, faster
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C
Closer, more slowly
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D
Closer, faster
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.
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B
Pack lighter items near the front.
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C
Try to not place items over the rear axle.
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D
Place items behind the rear axle.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam.
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B
Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.
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C
Be visible.
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D
Ride only in the left portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Most people aren’t used to using mirrors.
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B
Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.
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C
Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.
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D
It can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Studies show that most crash-involved riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
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B
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
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C
Only use the front brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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