2024 New Jersey Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-jersey/motorcycle.
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22. When stopping, it is best to:
Explanation
For maximum straight-line braking, you should apply the brakes smoothly and firmly. As more weight transfers forward, more will be more traction available at the front wheel, allowing you to apply the front brake with progressively increasing force while reducing the pressure being used on the rear brake. Keep your knees against the gas tank and your eyes up to help keep yourself moving in a straight line.
23. What is the single most important piece of equipment that a rider must wear?
Explanation
A helmet is the single most important piece of safety equipment a rider can wear. One in five motorcycle crashes cause head and neck injuries. Wearing a helmet can dramatically improve your chances of survival.
24. An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
Explanation
Maintaining a cushion of space on all sides of your motorcycle helps to ensure that you have time and space to react if another road user makes a mistake.
25. When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Explanation
You should use your low beam headlight when riding in snowy, rainy, or foggy weather. A high beam headlight can reflect off of these conditions and make it more difficult for a rider to see.
26. Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Explanation
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield provides protection for your entire face in the event of a crash. Goggles will protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face. A windshield or eyeglasses are not a substitute for either goggles or a face shield.
27. When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?
Explanation
While a staggered formation is usually best for group riding, a group should switch into a single-file formation when taking curves, turning, or entering or exiting a highway.
28. What does this hand signal mean?
Explanation
