New York DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following significantly increase your chances of falling or being involved in a crash? All listed items are correct. Grooves and gratings. Uneven surfaces or obstacles Railroad tracks. Slippery surfaces.

2. To minimize your chances of collision, you should ____. All of the listed answers. Be alert and ready to act if there is a dangerous situation. Speed up to get where you are going faster Be sure that other vehicles can see you. Both be sure that other vehicles can see you and be alert and ready to act if there is a dangerous situation.

3. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and Pull in the clutch. Keep your body straight. Lean in the opposite direction of the turn Lean in the direction of the turn.

4. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection It suggests they are an aggressive driver. You must yield the right-of-way. It means they will yield the right-of-way It does not mean the driver has seen you.

5. After as few as ____ alcoholic drink(s), your ability to ride can be affected. 1 2 4 3

6. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 15 ft. 2 seconds. 12 seconds. 30 ft.

7. What type of light should you use during the night and in the fog? Turn your light off. Use your high beams. Use a blinking light Use the dim light.

8. The safest formation when riding in a group is Single file. Motorcycles should not ride in groups. The staggered formation In pairs.

9. When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you should stop first Straddling the stop line. With your rear tire on the stop line. Behind the stop line Where you can see both ways.

10. When group riding what is one important instruction you should abide by? Always drive slow and watch out for your other group riders. Drive within your lane and keep cars away from you. Never interfere or disrupt the flow of traffic Keep the group separated.

11. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for Road characteristics. All these answers are correct. Other vehicles Traffic controls.

12. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you? When preparing to turn at an intersection. When they want to pass you. In heavy traffic. All of these.

13. If your front tire goes flat what will be the consequent reaction of the motorcycle? The engine of the bike will start to feel sluggish. The steering will feel 'heavy'. You will start to decelerate The front tire will make a high pitch sound.

14. Head checks while riding a motorcycle are Only need to be done at night. Useful when turning right. Not required Necessary to check your blind spots.

15. Which of the following should be done at night? Avoid riding on rural roads. Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights. Follow vehicles closely Wear brighter clothing so you can be seen.

16. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Stop with the front brake only. Use both brakes to stop. Stop with the rear brake only Use engine braking.

17. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

18. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Avoiding sudden moves. Maintaining or increasing your speed. Holding in the clutch Leaning back.

19. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. One-quarter. Three-quarters. One-half. All.

20. In order to get the most protection from your helmet, it should: All listed choices are correct. Be fastened securely at all times. Be checked for defects frequently Fit snugly. Meet U.S. dot and state standards.

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To operate a motorcycle in New York, you must have a motorcycle (M) or motorcycle junior (MJ) license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must first receive a motorcycle learner's permit. After successfully completing the requirements for the permit, you can apply for a motorcycle license. The MJ license is for drivers who are under 18. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a Class M or MJ learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. After receiving your permit and practicing your motorcycle skills, you can apply for a Class M or MJ license. The state recommends you have at least 30 hours of practice on your motorcycle before you apply for a license. To receive a motorcycle license, you must submit an application and your documentation, pass the motorcycle rider skills test, and pay the fees. The DMV will waive the skills test for qualified applicants who complete an approved motorcycle safety course.

Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.