2025 New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Test 8
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Hampshire when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New Hampshire please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-hampshire/motorcycle.
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19. If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Explanation
If you are not riding slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid, causing you to lose control of your motorcycle. Be sure that you are moving slowly enough before shifting into a lower gear.
20. If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:
Explanation
On average, a person's body can eliminate the alcohol content of about one drink per hour. However, it is still possible for alcohol to accumulate in a person's system even if they consume only one drink per hour. This accumulation can still affect their ability to ride safely.
21. When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Explanation
When passing a row of parked cars, it is generally best to stay on the side of your lane that is not directly next to the cars. This will help to protect you from potential hazards like car doors being opened or people stepping out from between the cars. If there is traffic coming from the opposite direction, it is a good idea to stay in the center portion of the lane.
22. To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Explanation
In potential high-risk areas, such as near intersections, shopping areas, school zones, and construction zones, cover the clutch and both brakes to reduce the time you will need to react to potential hazards.
23. Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:
Explanation
Riding alongside another vehicle is dangerous because you could be riding in the vehicle's blind spot. The driver may enter your lane without warning if they can't see you. The vehicle will also block your route of escape if a hazard arises.
24. One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:
Explanation
If your rear tire fails, the back of your motorcycle will likely jerk from side to side. It is rare for motorcyclists to actually hear a tire fail.
25. A motorcycle with a sidecar:
Explanation
Even with three wheels on the ground, a sidecar can tip over if it is being turned too sharply or is moving too fast for a corner.
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