New York DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when Riding in a designated area only. Riding with other motorcycles. There is heavy traffic It is never safe to share a lane with a car.

2. What is one thing that should be done before riding your motorcycle for the first time? Drive it without a helmet. Read the owner's manual. None of the answers listed Give it a new paint job.

3. What is the best lane position for being seen? The left part of the lane. The best lane position changes depending on the situation. The right part. The center of the lane.

4. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are Stopping more quickly than others will expect. Being followed too closely. Stopping in an unusual place Doing any of these.

5. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path Beep your horn to warn other drivers. Cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time. Come to a complete stop even if you have the right-of-way Always yield to vehicles approaching the intersection.

6. If either of your motorcycle tires goes flat while riding, you should Hold handgrips firmly. Apply the brakes quickly. Increase your speed Change your direction.

7. How should you generally ride over railroad tracks? Go straight across. Take a different route to avoid them. Turn to face them at a 90 degree angle None of the listed answers.

8. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Parallel to the roadside. With the rear tire off the road. At an angle. Perpendicular to the roadside.

9. 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.

10. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve. Downshifting gears. Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve Applying the rear brake.

11. When you find the need to swerve suddenly: You should brake at the same time. You should lean the bike and your body into the turn. You should lean the bike into the turn while keeping your body upright You should stick your legs out to the side for stability.

12. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Has a quieter engine. Drives faster than a car. Has a smaller profile Does not have as many lights.

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

14. 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.

15. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Riding a motorcycle that is too big. Improper loading of cargo. Improper braking technique. Carrying a passenger.

16. Which of the following strategies can reduce your incidence of accident or incarceration when drinking and operating a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Wait until your system clears. Leave the motorcycle at home and employ a designated driver Don't ride. Don't drink.

17. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for Escape routes. Traffic conditions. Road conditions All of the above.

18. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks Pull the engine kill switch. Continue braking until the motorcycle stops. Release the brake and only use the front brake Release all brakes and coast to a stop.

19. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian. Stop inside the crosswalk Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.

20. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Press the right handgrip. Press the left handgrip. Apply the front brake Apply the rear brake.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.