New Hampshire Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Teste prático 3

1. Pergunta 1 de 25

   Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

   • AThey make your helmet too tight
   • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
   • CThey are always too dark
   • DThey fog up only at night
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   Resposta: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

   Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

2. Pergunta 2 de 25

   Usually, how should you cross railroad tracks that cross your lane?

   • ARide straight across within your lane
   • BStop on the tracks to look
   • CSwerve across lanes to hit them at exactly 90 degrees
   • DBrake hard while crossing
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   Resposta: A. Ride straight across within your lane

   It is usually safer to ride straight across within your lane than to turn sharply to meet the tracks at 90 degrees.

3. Pergunta 3 de 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

   • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
   • BWith the pedal at your right foot
   • CWith the lever at your left foot
   • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
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   Resposta: C. With the lever at your left foot

   The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

4. Pergunta 4 de 25

   How can you tell a helmet meets the US federal safety standard?

   • AIt weighs more than 5 pounds
   • BIt has a visor
   • CIt has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218
   • DIt is painted a bright color
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   Resposta: C. It has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218

   Helmets that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 carry the DOT symbol from the maker.

5. Pergunta 5 de 25

   Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

   • AShift to neutral and coast
   • BRelease the front brake
   • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
   • DTurn sharply off the road
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   Resposta: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

   On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

6. Pergunta 6 de 25

   What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

   • ANo gloves, for better grip
   • BFull-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
   • CThin cotton gloves
   • DFingerless gloves
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   Resposta: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material

   Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.

7. Pergunta 7 de 25

   How should you ride when carrying a passenger?

   • ABrake later than usual
   • BA little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
   • CFollow other vehicles more closely
   • DFaster, to keep your balance
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   Resposta: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

   With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.

8. Pergunta 8 de 25

   Which hand controls the throttle?

   • AThe right hand
   • BNeither; it is a foot pedal
   • CEither hand
   • DThe left hand
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   Resposta: A. The right hand

   The throttle is the right handgrip. Twist it toward you to speed up.

9. Pergunta 9 de 25

   What does SEE stand for?

   • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
   • BScan, Examine, Exit
   • CSignal, Enter, Exit
   • DSee, Estimate, Escape
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   Resposta: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

   SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

10. Pergunta 10 de 25

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
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    Resposta: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

11. Pergunta 11 de 25

    A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?

    • AAssume the driver has seen you
    • BSpeed up to get through first
    • CSlow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
    • DRide close behind a truck
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    Resposta: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes

    Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.

12. Pergunta 12 de 25

    Your front wheel locks during a quick stop. What should you do?

    • AKeep the front wheel locked
    • BRelease both brakes and coast
    • CTurn the handlebars sharply
    • DRelease the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
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    Resposta: D. Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away

    A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release and reapply the front brake at once.

13. Pergunta 13 de 25

    How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

    • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
    • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
    • CCross them at full speed at any angle
    • DRide along on top of them
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    Resposta: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

    Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

14. Pergunta 14 de 25

    In traffic, you can't avoid a small animal without swerving into danger. What should you do?

    • AStay in your lane
    • BBrake so hard you fall
    • CRide onto the sidewalk
    • DSwerve into oncoming traffic
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    Resposta: A. Stay in your lane

    Hitting something small is less dangerous than hitting a car or truck.

15. Pergunta 15 de 25

    What is T-CLOCS used for?

    • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
    • BPlanning a group ride
    • CChoosing a lane position
    • DMeasuring following distance
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    Resposta: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

    T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

16. Pergunta 16 de 25

    You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

    • ASpeed up through the curve
    • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
    • CBrake hard while still leaning
    • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
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    Resposta: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

    Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

17. Pergunta 17 de 25

    What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?

    • AA helmet that is securely fastened
    • BLeather gloves
    • CA heavy jacket
    • DTall boots
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    Resposta: A. A helmet that is securely fastened

    The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.

18. Pergunta 18 de 25

    What is lane splitting?

    • ARiding on the shoulder
    • BRiding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
    • CChanging lanes quickly
    • DRiding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
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    Resposta: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic

    Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.

19. Pergunta 19 de 25

    You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?

    • ALearn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
    • BAssume it is just like yours
    • CRide fast to test it
    • DSkip the pre-ride check
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    Resposta: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it

    Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.

20. Pergunta 20 de 25

    Which brake gives most of your stopping power?

    • ABoth give exactly the same
    • BThe engine
    • CThe rear brake
    • DThe front brake
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    Resposta: D. The front brake

    The front brake provides about 70 percent or more of your stopping power.

21. Pergunta 21 de 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the S stand for?

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
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    Resposta: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

22. Pergunta 22 de 25

    How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

    • ATight only at the forehead
    • BSnugly, all the way around your head
    • CLoosely, so it is easy to take off
    • DLoosely, so air can flow under it
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    Resposta: B. Snugly, all the way around your head

    A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.

23. Pergunta 23 de 25

    In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?

    • ANever; feet go on the ground
    • BAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
    • COnly at high speed
    • DOnly in turns
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    Resposta: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

    Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.

24. Pergunta 24 de 25

    How should you load saddlebags?

    • AWith the heaviest items on the left
    • BFull on one side and empty on the other
    • CWith all the weight on one side
    • DWith about the same weight on each side
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    Resposta: D. With about the same weight on each side

    Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

25. Pergunta 25 de 25

    If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

    • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
    • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
    • CYou should never brake at all
    • DDuring the swerve
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    Resposta: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

    Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

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