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Free New Jersey Motorcycle Online Practice Test

You are about to take a FREE Sample of the New Jersey Motorcycle Online Practice Test. The sample test consists of 10 multiple choice questions and answers.

Please select the best answer for each question below and then click "Submit."

1. All of the following can cause the rear wheel of a motorcycle to lock, EXCEPT:

a.
lack of engine oil
b.
excessive braking power
c.
shifting to a lower gear at high speed
d.
shifting to a higher gear at a relatively low speed

2. Rear-view mirrors need to be used in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

a.
while changing lanes
b.
just before turning
c.
while accelerating
d.
when slowing down (or stopping) suddenly
e.
All of the above

3. What stage in the SIPDE system requires the motorcyclist to become aware of developing situations that may suddenly become dangerous?

a.
PREDICT
b.
SCAN
c.
IDENTIFY
d.
EXECUTE

4. Communication is considered to be the "most passive action" in the SIPDE system because:

a.
it is always better to wait for another motorist to signal before replying and respnding appropriately
b.
it depends upon someone else's response
c.
it is rarely of any importance
d.
as long as the motorcyclist follows all road rules, there is little need for such activity
e.
None of the above

5. Riding a motorcycle:

a.
demands much more physical effort than operating any other type of vehicle
b.
is easier than driving a car
c.
is easier than driving a truck, but more tiring than driving a car
d.
is easily overestimated in terms of physical effort

6. "Pairing" (two motorcycles riding both in parallel as well alongside each other), is discouraged PRIMARILY because:

a.
it tempts both riders to chat with each other
b.
in the event of danger, it limits opportunities to escape or avoid other vehicles
c.
it is more difficult for other motorists to overtake such a formation
d.
it is more difficult for both riders to overtake another motorist

7. Large groups of motorcycle riders (more than four) are not recommended because:

a.
other motorists face difficulties when overtaking the group
b.
the group is easily split at intersections
c.
when a group is split, stragglers are tempted to use unsafe riding practices to try to catch up
d.
it is more difficult for member of larger groups to maintain a conversation
e.
a and b and c

8. While turning the motorcycle, the rider should keep his or her:

a.
feet on the ground
b.
feet off both footpegs but not touching the ground
c.
knees pressed against the gas tank of the motorcycle
d.
face turned away from the direction of the turn
e.
None of the above

9. The only way to handle wrong-way banking (turning against the slope of a road) is to:

a.
raise the front wheel off the ground
b.
slow down
c.
accelerate when going into the turn
d.
use the SIPDE system process

10. According to the SIPDE system, the reactions of the motorcyclist to the actions of other vehicles on the road MUST:

a.
be disproportionate to the level of potential risk
b.
not distract the rider from viewing the scenery
c.
involve use of the rider's temper
d.
be fast and appropriate
e.
None of the above