New Jersey Motorcycle practice
Safe Driving Practices
Following distance, scanning, blind spots, using your lights, and the habits that prevent crashes and keep you in control.
Questions reviewed against the official New Jersey driver handbook · July 7, 2026
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Study questions with answers
12 sample Safe Driving Practices questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.
1. An approved motorcycle helmet must meet which federal standard?
Correct answer: USDOT FMVSS 218
Approved helmets meet U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218, marked by the DOT symbol.
2. Why does the manual recommend wearing a jacket even on a warm day?
Correct answer: It shields the arms in a fall without necessarily overheating you
A jacket protects the arms in a fall, and many motorcycle jackets are built to shield the rider without causing overheating.
3. When are goggles or a face shield required for a New Jersey motorcyclist?
Correct answer: Whenever the bike has no windscreen
Approved goggles or a face shield are required unless the motorcycle has a windscreen.
Source: New Jersey Motorcycle Manual — Eye and Face Protection
4. If the rear wheel locks up during braking, what should you do?
Correct answer: Keep it locked until the bike stops
Should the rear wheel lock, hold it locked and let the bike roll to a full halt.
5. What kind of footwear does the manual recommend for riding?
Correct answer: Sturdy footwear that covers the ankles with hard soles
Boots or shoes should be high enough to cover the ankles, with hard, durable soles and laces tucked in.
6. Which clothing material gives a rider the most protection in a crash?
Correct answer: Leather
Leather offers the most protection, though sturdy synthetic materials also help.
7. Which is a requirement for effective eye or face protection?
Correct answer: It lets air pass through so it does not fog
Good eye protection lets air pass through so it will not fog, gives a clear side view, and is shatterproof and scratch-free.
Source: New Jersey Motorcycle Manual — Eye and Face Protection
8. What advantage does a face shield have over goggles?
Correct answer: It protects the whole face, not just the eyes
Goggles protect only the eyes, while a face shield guards the entire face from wind, dust, and debris.
Source: New Jersey Motorcycle Manual — Eye and Face Protection
9. What is the correct upper-body riding posture?
Correct answer: Back straight, head and eyes up, arms relaxed and slightly bent
Keep your back straight, head and eyes up, and arms relaxed and slightly bent for good control.
10. What should you do if the front wheel locks while braking?
Correct answer: Ease off the lever until traction returns
Should the front wheel lock, ease off the lever briefly so the tire can grip again.
11. When should you reduce your speed for a turn?
Correct answer: Before entering, keeping speed low until the turn is done
Slow down before the turn and keep your speed down until you have completed it, then accelerate gradually.
12. Where should a rider keep the knees while riding?
Correct answer: Pressed against the gas tank for balance
Keeping the knees against the gas tank helps the rider stay balanced as the motorcycle turns.
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