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2026 New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
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B
Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
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C
Search for hazards in your path.
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D
Hope the other drivers see you.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Allow them to pass.
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C
Prevent them from passing.
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D
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?
Choose one answer below.
A
After starting the motorcycle
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B
Before starting the motorcycle
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C
During the ride
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D
At a traffic signal
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QUESTION 4 / 25
You should use a larger cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
When roads are slippery.
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B
When it is sunny outside.
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C
When it is colder than usual.
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D
When you are following other motorcycles.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Riding gloves should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Swerve around the animal.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Ride alongside the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Three times
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B
Four times
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C
Five times
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D
Six times
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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B
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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C
Apply the front brake.
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D
Apply the rear brake.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
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B
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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C
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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D
Not weave between the cars.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Most crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
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B
Follow other vehicles closely.
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C
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
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D
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 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 17 / 25
When riding, the best sitting position:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires your arms be used to hold you up.
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B
Allows you to easily reach the controls.
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C
Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.
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D
Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which type of helmet offers the most protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Full-face
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B
One-quarter
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C
One-half
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D
Three-quarter
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QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 25
If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue riding normally.
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B
Pull over and check the tires.
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C
Pull over to check the chain.
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D
Pull over to check the windshield.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The spokes.
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B
The tire tread.
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C
The lights.
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D
The seat fabric.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Approaching a police officer.
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B
Someone is following too closely.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 25 / 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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