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New Hampshire motorcycle permit practice test

It's based on New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual. Practise New Hampshire's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.

New Hampshire motorcycle rules

PermitMotorcycle learner's permit: NH resident 18+, or 16-17 who has completed approved driver education and holds a valid NH driver's license; under 18 must also complete a Basic Rider Course and provide parental permission. Sunrise to sunset only, no passengers. Valid 45 days, renewable once ($30; $25 renewal). Minimum license age 16.
Skills test or courseProve fitness by passing the motorcycle Basic Rider Course (license without further DMV testing) or the DMV motorcycle skills test (standardized MSF Rider Skill Test: cone weave/normal stop, turn from a stop/U-turn, quick stop, obstacle swerve; max 10 points; four stalls, a drop or unsafe act ends it). Two failed skills tests require a rider training class. Seasonal testing, rain or shine; applicant supplies a registered, inspected motorcycle. Three-wheel endorsement does not allow two-wheelers.
Helmet lawRequired under 18 (operators and passengers, with neck or chin strap); operator carrying a helmetless passenger under 18 commits a violation (RSA 265:122). Not required at 18+.
Eye protectionOperator must wear eyeglasses, goggles or a face shield unless the motorcycle has a windshield or screen protecting the eyes and face when sitting erect (RSA 265:123).
PassengersOnly on a motorcycle designed for more than one person: a two-person seat, a seat firmly attached at the rear or side, or a sidecar; ride astride facing forward; $75 fine for violations of RSA 265:120 I-III. Learner's permit holders may not carry passengers.
Lane splitting or filteringIllegal: no riding between lanes or rows of vehicles and no passing in the same lane (police excepted); two motorcycles may ride abreast, not more (RSA 265:121).

New Hampshire motorcycle law questions

20 questions

  1. Question 1What does completing the NH DMV Motorcycle Rider Training Program's Basic Rider Course let you do?

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    D: Get your motorcycle license without further testing at the NH DMV. Successful completion of the BRC allows you to obtain your motorcycle license without further testing at the NH DMV. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: Motorcycle Rider Training Program (inside cover), page PDF 3.

  2. Question 2Who is the NH Intermediate Rider Course designed for?

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    C: Riders who failed the BRC skills test in the past 12 months, or BRC graduates since 2017. The one-day IRC gives more practice and a re-test for those who didn't pass the BRC skills test in the past 12 months, and serves anyone who completed the BRC since 2017. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: Motorcycle Rider Training Program (inside cover), page PDF 3.

  3. Question 3When are NH Motorcycle Rider Training Program courses held?

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    C: April through October. Courses are held April through October at locations around New Hampshire and fill quickly. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: Motorcycle Rider Training Program (inside cover), page PDF 3.

  4. Question 4What is the maximum number of points you can receive and still pass the NH motorcycle skills test?

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    A: 10. A maximum of 10 points is allowed for a successful score; more than 10 ends the test unsuccessfully. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: NH Two Wheel Motorcycle Rider Skill Test, page PDF 50.

  5. Question 5How many engine stalls end the NH motorcycle skills test unsuccessfully?

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    A: Four. The test ends with an unsuccessful result if the engine is stalled four times, among other reasons. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: NH Two Wheel Motorcycle Rider Skill Test, page PDF 50.

  6. Question 6Which of these ends the NH motorcycle skills test as a failure?

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    C: Dropping the motorcycle. Falling or dropping the motorcycle, an unsafe act, not following instructions, excessive time, stopping the test, four stalls or more than 10 points all end it. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: NH Two Wheel Motorcycle Rider Skill Test, page PDF 50.

  7. Question 7In the NH skills test cone weave, how many cones must you weave past?

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    C: Five. You weave past all five cones without touching or skipping one or putting a foot down, then make a smooth stop in the box. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: NH Rider Skill Test: Cone Weave - Normal Stop (Exercise #1), page PDF 50.

  8. Question 8During the NH skills test U-turn, which boundary applies to a motorcycle of 600 cc or more?

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    A: The solid line. Motorcycles 600 cc or more must not touch the solid line; those 600 cc or less use the dashed line. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: NH Rider Skill Test: Turn From a Stop - U-Turn (Exercise #2), page PDF 50.

  9. Question 9At what speed must you be riding when you reach the first line of the NH skills test quick stop?

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    D: Between 12 and 18 mph. Stabilize your speed between 12 and 18 mph by the first line, then stop as quickly as you safely can after the second line. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: NH Rider Skill Test: Quick Stop (Exercise #3), page PDF 51.

  10. Question 10Do you lose points for skidding during the NH skills test quick stop?

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    D: No. You will not lose points if you skid in the quick stop, but the motorcycle must not roll once stopped. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: NH Rider Skill Test: Quick Stop (Exercise #3), page PDF 51.

  11. Question 11Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in New Hampshire?

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    B: Anyone under 18, operator or passenger. No person under 18 may drive or ride on a motorcycle or autocycle without approved headgear with a neck or chin strap. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:122 I.

  12. Question 12A NH motorcyclist carries a 16-year-old passenger who has no helmet. Who has committed a violation?

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    B: The operator. Any motorcycle operator who transports a person under 18 who isn't wearing required headgear is guilty of a violation. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:122 IV.

  13. Question 13When must a New Hampshire motorcyclist wear eyeglasses, goggles or a face shield?

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    D: When the motorcycle has no windshield or screen protecting the eyes and face. If the motorcycle lacks a windshield or screen protecting the driver's eyes and face when sitting erect, the driver must wear eyeglasses, goggles or a face shield. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:123.

  14. Question 14Where may a passenger ride on a New Hampshire motorcycle designed for more than one person?

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    D: On a two-person seat, a seat firmly attached at the rear or side, or in a sidecar. A passenger may ride on a permanent seat designed for 2, another seat firmly attached at the rear or side, or a firmly attached sidecar. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:120 I.

  15. Question 15What is the fine for violating New Hampshire's riding-position rules (e.g. not sitting astride)?

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    B: $75. A person violating paragraph I, II or III of RSA 265:120 is subject to a $75 fine. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:120 V.

  16. Question 16Under New Hampshire law, which package may a motorcyclist not carry?

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    B: One that prevents keeping both hands on the handlebars. No person may drive a motorcycle carrying a package or article that prevents keeping both hands on the handlebars. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:120 III.

  17. Question 17Is lane splitting legal in New Hampshire?

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    D: No; riding between lanes or rows of vehicles is prohibited. No person may drive a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles; only on-duty police are exempt. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:121 III.

  18. Question 18How many motorcycles may ride abreast in one New Hampshire lane?

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    D: Two. Two motorcycles may ride abreast in a single lane, but not more than 2. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:121 I, IV.

  19. Question 19May a New Hampshire motorcyclist pass a car in the same lane the car occupies?

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    C: No. The driver of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:121 II.

  20. Question 20To what may a New Hampshire motorcyclist attach the motorcycle while riding on the roadway?

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    B: Only a sidecar. No person on a motorcycle may attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle, except a sidecar, on the roadway. New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual: RSA § 265:121 VI.

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Manual: New Hampshire Motorcycle Operator Manual. Source: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, checked 2026-10-27.