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New Hampshire Motorcycle Test Sample Questions

Real, New Hampshire-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full New Hampshire motorcycle practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.

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1. How many questions are on New Hampshire's motorcycle knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

A30 questions, with 24 correct required to pass
B25 questions, with at least 20 correct (80%) to pass
C50 questions, with 40 correct required to pass
D25 questions, with a perfect score required to pass
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2. What must be added to a New Hampshire driver's license to legally operate a motorcycle?

ANothing; a standard license already covers a motorcycle
BAn M endorsement
CA completely separate, standalone license class
DA commercial endorsement, the same one CDL holders use
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3. How long is a New Hampshire motorcycle permit valid, and can it be renewed?

AOne year, with unlimited renewals
B180 days, with no renewal allowed
C45 days, renewable once
D90 days, with no renewal allowed
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4. What restriction applies to a New Hampshire motorcycle permit holder?

ANone; a permit holder rides under the exact same rules as a licensed rider
BA permit holder may not carry a passenger or ride on a limited-access highway
CA permit holder may only ride during winter months
DA permit holder must have a CDL holder supervising at all times
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5. Who is required to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in New Hampshire?

AEvery operator and passenger under 18 only
BEvery operator, but not a passenger
CNo one — New Hampshire has no helmet law for any rider, at any age
DEvery operator and passenger, with no age exemption
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6. Does New Hampshire require eye protection for a motorcycle rider?

AYes, at all times, with no exception of any kind
BYes, unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen
CNo, eye protection is never required in New Hampshire
DOnly a passenger must wear eye protection, never the operator
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7. Why do New Hampshire's mountain roads present a distinct hazard for a motorcyclist?

AFrost heaves and sharp elevation changes can appear with little warning
BMountain roads in New Hampshire are closed to motorcycles year-round
CThis hazard only matters for a car's wider tires, never a motorcycle's
DNew Hampshire's terrain has no measurable effect on road traction