New York Motorcycle Test 01

Thinking of hitting the open road on two wheels? If you’re in New York, earning your motorcycle permit is your first step to becoming a licensed rider. But before you take the official NYS Motorcycle Test, it’s crucial to prepare—and that’s where practice tests come in.

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New York Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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On which of these trips are you most likely to be involved in a crash?

Riding to another state

Riding to your local library

Riding 20 miles to another town

Riding on a motorcycle touring holiday

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More than half of motorcycle crashes involve riders who have been riding their motorcycle for...?

Less than 6 months

Less than 4 months

Less than 8 months

Less than a year

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New York state regulations require that you have brakes on both wheels if your motorcycle is manufactured later than...?

1968

1971

1975

1964

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You should check that your brake light is activated by...?

The rear brake pedal

Both controls working together

The front brake lever

Both controls working independently

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What is the minimum interval for checking your hydraulic fluid and coolant levels?

Once a week

Twice a week

Once a fortnight

Once a month

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Why is it even more important to check and maintain your motorcycle than it is your car?

Small faults on a motorcycle can be very expensive to fix

Motorcycles are more complicated than cars

Motorcycles aren't built as well as cars

Small faults on a motorcycle can prove fatal

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On what date in the year do all motorcycle registrations expire in New York state?

June 1

September 1

April 30

December 31

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When riding on a New York state learner's permit, you must be supervised by a qualified person who must never be more than how far away from you?

Half a mile

A mile

Quarter of a mile

Three quarters of a mile

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You should adjust your mirrors...?

At low speed once you are under way

Standing by the motorcycle, before setting off

Sitting on the motorcycle, before setting off

Once you reach freeway speeds

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Riding without a jacket on summer days will risk...?

Hypothermia

All/any of these

Dehydration

Overheating

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Your best resource for learning about a new motorcycle is...?

The owner's manual

The dealer's advice

The Internet

Motorcycle magazines

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If you lend your motorcycle to a friend, you must...?

Do all of these things

Check they can handle your particular motorcycle

Check they are experienced

Check they are licensed

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If you're involved in a crash, what is the likelihood of your suffering a head or neck injury?

20%

15%

30%

10%

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You should always wear gloves for...?

All of these reasons

Warmth

Grip

Protection

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Under what circumstances in New York state can you ride without eye protection?

None

In daylight hours

If you have a windshield

In summer months

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You are offered a helmet which has loose padding. You should...?

Ride with it as it is

Reject it

Fix the padding with tape

Tear the padding out

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What is the only thing which can protect your whole face when riding?

A face shield

Wraparound sunglasses

Goggles

A windshield

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In any speed of crash, how much more likely are you to be killed if you're not wearing a helmet?

1.5 times

2 times

3 times

1.25 times

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Head and neck injuries account for what percentage of motorcycle crash fatalities?

40% plus

50% plus

20% plus

30% plus

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The minimum amount of protection you should wear when motorcycling is...?

Eye protection and protective clothing

Helmet, eye protection and protective clothing

Helmet and eye protection

Helmet and protective clothing

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At speeds of less than 30 mph (the most common crash speed) a helmet cuts your odds of being killed by...?

A half

An eighth

A quarter

A third

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What part of a motorcycle boot presents a potential hazard?

Tongues

Buckles

Toecaps

Laces

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A helmet may limit your view to the side if...?

You have the face shield down

It's not a proper fit

You're in heavy traffic

In any circumstances

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If a motorcycle is a good fit for you, you should be able to...?

Get both feet on the ground when seated

Push the motorcycle with the engine off

Do all of these things

Reach the controls without stretching

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It is recommended that you have at least 30 hours of practice before taking your motorcycle test; how many of these should be in moderate to heavy traffic?

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What is the largest number of motorcycles which are permitted to ride next to each other in a single lane in New York state?

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Which of these is not a suitable material for a jacket for riding?

Heavy canvas

Synthetic fleece

Nylon

Leather

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A face shield is useless if...?

It doesn't give a clear view to either side

It's scratched

Any of these

It doesn't fasten securely

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Your throttle when released should...?

Stay open

Slowly close

Snap half open

Snap closed

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Why should you consider buying a set of waterproofs specifically designed for motorcycle riding?

They will match your motorcycle

They won't tear apart at speed

They look better

They will give better crash protection

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