New York DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Of the following, the most likely place for a collision is A multilane highway. A residential area. A school zone An intersection.

2. At the very minimum, what should a street-legal motorcycle have on it? All of the answers listed. Horn. Front and rear brakes Turn signals. Two mirrors.

3. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? Before entering the turn. At any time. After completing the turn. After entering the turn.

4. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle? Only ride in the center of the lane position. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster Ride slower.

5. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. 4 Two. One. Three.

6. When riding in a group, beginners should ride ____. Anywhere they feel comfortable. In the back. Mixed in Up front.

7. To stop safely on a curve, you should Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle. Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road. Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance Keep your knees against the gas tank.

8. If you must carry a load it should be: Either over or in front of the rear axle. Carried on the gas tank in front of the driver. Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

9. If you want to carry a passenger, you need to make sure you have ____. A seat that is large enough. All of the listed answers. Footrests Protective gear for your passenger.

10. The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because There is poor visibility. It is not driven on often. The pavement is poor quality Dirt and gravel provide little traction.

11. In order to safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, what must you have? Heavy duty shocks. Passenger eye protection. Adequate seat room and separate footpegs. A special passenger license.

12. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving. Unless riding over a slippery surface At all times.

13. When should you adjust your mirrors? After you have started riding. After mounting the motorcycle. After starting the motorcycle engine. Before mounting the motorcycle.

14. When cars try to squeeze past you in the same lane, you should: Keep to the center portion of the lane to discourage them. Move to the edge of the lane and wave them on. Reach out your arm and strike the car to alert them to your presence Ride on the shoulder to give them more room.

15. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers. Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Always ride with your headlight off Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield.

16. The best way to combat fatigue while riding is to Avoid wearing a helmet. Consume lots of water. Stop at least every two hours. Drink energy drinks.

17. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be lying on the curb. Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be parallel to the curb Have the front wheel on the curb.

18. When traveling in a group, you should never ride In a staggered formation. To the same destination together. Single file More than two abreast.

19. You should use ____ brake(s) on slippery surfaces. Both. No. The front The rear.

20. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when Riding between lanes. Riding in the right lane position only. Riding no more than two abreast with another motorcycle Riding between parked cars.

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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.