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=SHO= · #1 Unread post by **=SHO=** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:49 am

Yeah, so I'm I'm looking to get into biking. I'm actually going this afternoon to get my NJ permit. I've read over the manual and feel I have a good grasp of the material, but need some reassurance. Does anyone know of a place online where I could take a free practice test?
Thanks for any help.

Kibagari · #2 Unread post by **Kibagari** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:57 am

I believe your DMV allows you to take a practice test on-site. Or at least they did that here in MA. Took the practice test (up here in MA, there were maybe 3 out of 20 questions relating to motorcycles, the rest were about drunk driving and underage driver restrictions- this was the actual test, by the way), and it was the easiest thing I've ever done, aside from going to the bathroom.

Don't worry, you'll do fine. Permit tests are easy for a reason.

Flting Duck · Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:58 pm

If you Google "motorcycle practice test", several states will have them on-line. (Not sure about your state.) This'll give you some practice but rememebr that your real test will be based upon what you state's laws are and how your state;s manual was ridden.

Reread and memorize your state's manual and you'll be fine.

Also, gvien your grammar and spelling, I'd say you've got the smarts to pass a permit test easily.

Good luck. (Though you won't need it.)

koji52 · #4 Unread post by **koji52** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:52 am

I took that permit test early in 2007. I read the motorcycle manual once and it was enough. I didn't even get to the last few questions as they stop the test once you reach 80%. If you know driving rules relatively well and read the manual once you'll be fine. Where in central Jersey are you at? Are you going to the Quakerbridge DMV?

Brackstone · Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:27 am

Instead of practicing it and doing it on your own I'd like to suggest you to take an MSF course!

It's how I started out and it's helped me out a lot. Plus if you pass you don't have to take the DMV exam.

http://www.rider-ed.com

koji52 · #6 Unread post by **koji52** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:50 am

well whether you take a BRC or not, I believe you have to get a permit first and hold it for 20 days before you can sign up for the class(at least for state-run BRC). Of course, if you take the BRC then you don't have to go through the rider test which I didn't think was a walk in the park on a full-sized bike as a newb. At least it wasn't for me.

jstark47 · #7 Unread post by **jstark47** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:48 pm

koji52 wrote:I took that permit test early in 2007. I read the motorcycle manual once and it was enough. I didn't even get to the last few questions as they stop the test once you reach 80%. If you know driving rules relatively well and read the manual once you'll be fine.

In Jersey, a significant amount of the stuff on the permit test doesn't come from the motorcycle manual, it comes from the general drivers' manual. Most folks (me included) don't know the driving rules all that well. I'm very glad I studied both books before I took the permit test.

Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7 · Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:09 pm

SHO

Im not to sure i can give you any helpful information on this subject as im from the UK.

Tests and practicing on motorbikes is different in the UK to what it is in Central Jersey.

All i can say is get in some much needed practice before taking any tests to make sure you pass and dont waste any money.

Ride safe,

Jake.

koji52 · #9 Unread post by **koji52** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:27 am

I'd say driving information was about 60% of the test and motorcycle manual specifics were the remaining 40%. I don't know driving rules that well either...I probably know as much stuff as the average driver but most of the stuff on the test is pretty much common sense. I don't think he has anything to worry about if he reads through the motorcycle manual once. Just know your alcohol info from the driving manual.

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