New York DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Below your elbows. Above your elbows. At or below elbow height With elbows locked.

2. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Extended side mirrors. Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

3. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Riding in the right of the lane position. Using both brakes. Only using one brake Riding in the left of the lane position.

4. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Grip the handlebars tightly. Adjust your weight. Accelerate out of the wobble Close the throttle.

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

6. What factors play a role in your bac? All of the listed answers. How much alcohol you are drinking. How much you weigh How quickly you are drinking.

7. 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.

8. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? Over the counter medication. All these answers are correct. Alcohol and drugs. Prescription medication.

9. If you are caught driving under the influence, you may____. All of the listed answers. Receive fines. Lose your license Have to do community service. Incur costly expenses.

10. When borrowing a motorcycle from a friend, the most important thing one should do is: Drive it around in a controlled area to get familiar with it. Rapidly accelerate and brake a few times to get a 'feel' for the bike. Read the manual cover-to-cover Give your friend all your insurance information ahead of time.

11. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should Use the front brake only. Downshift until rolling to a stop. Use both front and rear brakes Use the rear brake only.

12. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Wear bright clothing. Use your headlight. Choose the best lane position All these answers are correct.

13. 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.

14. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Speeding up too quickly. Turning too fast. Driving over gravel roads.

15. The best protection against flying objects while riding is Headlights. Goggles. Face protection Sunglasses.

16. When carrying items in your motorcycle saddlebags, you should Fill the left bag before the right. Make sure both bags are full. Fill the right bag before the left Distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

17. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

18. What is one thing discussed in the manual that changes when riding a motorcycle with an extra load. It will change the tire pressure. The engine of the motorcycle will become hotter. The weight changes the way the motorcycle handles Your motorcycle will use up more gas with higher weight load.

19. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check The lane next to you and the far lane. Only the far lane. Only the lane next to you Your signal light.

20. 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.

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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.