New Hampshire Motorcycle Practice Test 9

11.Why shouldn't you rely solely on your horn to warn others?

It is quieter than a car hornHorns are illegal in residential areasOther drivers ignore all hornsThe horn only works when stopped

12.What are the two primary helmet types the manual describes?

Open face and off-roadHalf shell and modularThree-quarter and full faceSkull cap and three-quarter

13.Why use your turn signals even when your intended move seems obvious?

It cancels your brake lightSignals are needed only when others are nearbyIt helps charge the batteryFlashing signals make you more noticeable to others

14.Why does the manual advise against riding alongside cars or trucks in adjacent lanes?

It uses more fuelYou may be in a blind spot, and the vehicle blocks your escape routeIt is illegal to ride alongside a truckIt makes your headlight less visible

15.If you must ride over an obstacle, at what angle should you approach it?

Parallel to itAt whatever angle keeps your speed upAt about 30 degreesAs close to 90 degrees as possible

16.How does the manual say motorcycle mirrors should be adjusted?

While riding, one hand at a timeOnly after you reach highway speedBefore setting off, aimed to show the lane behind you plus as much of the neighboring lane as you canSo each mirror mostly shows your own shoulders

17.What does the manual say about lane sharing?

It is usually prohibited, and riding between rows of cars leaves you exposedIt is safe as long as the cars are stoppedIt is required on multi-lane highwaysIt is encouraged in heavy traffic

18.Where is the gearshift lever on a motorcycle, and how is it operated?

In front of the right footrest, worked with the right footBeside the fuel tank, worked by handOn the right handlebar, worked with the right thumbIn front of the left footrest, worked with the left foot

19.What does an orange sign indicate?

Driver servicesIncident managementA warning about road repair workTourist and recreation guidance

20.Why does alcohol affect a rider so quickly?

It takes several hours to reach the brainIt is absorbed only after a meal is fully digestedIt doesn't need to be digested and reaches the brain within minutesIt affects only muscles, not the brain