New Hampshire Motorcycle Practice Test 7

11.What does successfully completing New Hampshire's Basic Rider Course allow you to do?

Skip only the vision testRide without any license for one yearCarry passengers right away on a learner's permitObtain the motorcycle license without taking more tests at the DMV

12.If you need to both swerve and brake to avoid an obstacle, how should you combine them?

Swerve first, then brake while still leaningUse only the rear brake while swervingBrake hard throughout the swerveBrake before or after the swerve, never during it

13.Which surfaces provide poor traction, especially when wet?

Clean, dry concretePainted lane markings, steel plates and manhole coversFresh, dry asphaltA dry, well-maintained highway lane

14.Where should you sit on the motorcycle for good control?

Forward enough that your elbows keep a slight bend while gripping the handlebarsLeaning forward onto the tankAs far back as possible so your arms are straightWherever feels best, as long as your feet touch the ground

15.Why is less braking available when the motorcycle is leaned over?

Brakes only work when the handlebars are straightSome of the tire's traction is being used for corneringThe engine produces less power at a leanThe brake lever travels farther when leaned

16.While shopping for a helmet, which of these problems should rule a helmet out?

A snug fit all the way around your headA bright, highly visible colorFrayed straps or padding that has come looseA DOT label inside the shell

17.Why does the manual recommend using both brakes even for normal, everyday stops?

It keeps the headlight aimed properlyUsing the rear brake alone damages the tireIt builds the habit you'll need to use both correctly in an emergencyIt saves wear on the clutch

18.At a narrow or single-lane bridge on a rural road, who generally has the right-of-way?

The larger vehicleThe driver going uphillThe driver coming from the rightThe first driver to reach the bridge

19.Why can't a conventional three-wheel motorcycle be countersteered?

Its handlebars are locked in placeIts engine is mounted too highIt has no front brakeIt cannot lean, so you point the front wheel where you want to go

20.If twisting the throttle back and forth doesn't free a stuck throttle, what should you do right away?

Keep twisting the throttle until it frees itselfFlip the cut-off switch while simultaneously squeezing the clutch leverShift into a higher gearApply the front brake as hard as possible