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1. What should you do if there is a large animal on the road?
2. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because
3. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it
4. If you need to park on the side of the road, you should be at a ____ degree angle.
5. If your engine seizes up, it's usually because ____.
6. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when
7. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly.
8. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should
9. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
10. When riding an unfamiliar motorcycle what is one thing you should know before riding?
11. The safest way to use saddlebags is to
12. When being followed too closely by another vehicle, which of the following should a motorcycle operator do to reduce the chance of an accident?
13. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do?
14. What is true about riding in a group?
15. On a road with several lanes, you should check ____ first to make sure it is clear.
16. You should adjust your side mirrors
17. According to the manual what do drugs and alcohol do to you to make you a less cautious and non-attentive driver.
18. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do?
19. When pulling off the road to rest or check the bike, best practice is to:
20. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to
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.