2026 New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test 3
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Jersey 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 Jersey please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-jersey/motorcycle.
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43. Taking a turn too fast:
Explanation
Taking a turn too fast is dangerous. If you cannot hold the turn, you may end up turning into another lane or even off of the road entirely. Use caution when taking a turn.
44. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
Explanation
When preparing to pass on the left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane, both to increase your line of sight and to make yourself more visible to drivers already in the passing lane.
45. A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Explanation
If you over-apply your brakes, you may lose traction on one or both wheels and crash.
46. Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:
Explanation
On average, a person's body can eliminate the alcohol content of about one drink per hour. The amount of time required to lower a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) can vary, so it is safest not to operate a motor vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol.
47. To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Explanation
To reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, ensure that you are visible to others on the road. Communicate your intentions through your turn signals, brake light, and lane position. Maintain an adequate space cushion, scan your path of travel 12 seconds ahead of your vehicle, and be prepared to act if any hazards arise.
48. Increase your following distance if:
Explanation
Open up your following distance if your motorcycle will require a longer distance than normal to stop. Additionally, if you are riding in heavy traffic or if you cannot see through the vehicle in front of you, you should also increase your following distance.
49. When passing another vehicle:
Explanation
All passing maneuvers must be completed within the posted speed limits and only in areas where passing is safe and legal.
50. To control your motorcycle well, you should:
Explanation
When riding, keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance in turns. Sit so that you can use your arms to steer rather than to prop yourself up. Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handgrips, and keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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