NYS Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 02

In this completely free practice test for the New York Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the New York Motorcycle Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.


New York Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 02

To make your motorcycle lean left, you should...?
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Question 1 of 30

Keeping your knees against the tank as you ride will help...?
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Question 2 of 30

You're stopped at an intersection waiting to cross. What gear should you be in?
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Question 3 of 30

Keeping a cushion of space around you allows you...?
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Question 4 of 30

To prevent accidental over acceleration, you should start off on your motorcycle...?
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Question 5 of 30

In a normal turn, you should lean...?
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Question 6 of 30

A driver is most likely to see you if...?
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Question 7 of 30

When making a normal stop, you should use...?
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Question 8 of 30

When passing, in relation to the vehicle you want to pass you should be...?
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Question 9 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, the clutch will be operated with...?
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Question 10 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, you operate the gearshift lever with...?
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Question 11 of 30

When you're riding, you should be scanning the road ahead to the point where you will be in...?
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Question 12 of 30

You can stabilize your suspension going through a curve by...?
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Question 13 of 30

You're following a fire truck which passes a parked car ahead. Once its rear bumper clears the car, you should not arrive at the same spot within...?
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Question 14 of 30

You should increase your following distance...?
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Question 15 of 30

You should avoid the grease strip in the center of the lane if...?
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Question 16 of 30

When you're seated on your motorcycle, your arms should reach the handlebars when they are...?
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Question 17 of 30

You come up to a red stoplight with cars already waiting. You should...?
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Question 18 of 30

When rounding a curve, you must remember that you will have...?
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Question 19 of 30

The best way to be visible is to...?
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Question 20 of 30

If your motorcycle has a manual start, where will you find it?
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Question 21 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, where will you find your electric start button?
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Question 22 of 30

Which portion of the road should you avoid when choosing a lane position?
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Question 23 of 30

You're waiting at a stop light when a driver who didn't see you rear ends you. Forget the legal position, who has responsibility for the situation?
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Question 24 of 30

Most riders who run off the road in turns will have...?
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Question 25 of 30

After you set off, you should get both feet on the foot pegs...?
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Question 26 of 30

You're being tailgated by a car which obviously wants to pass you. You should...?
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Question 27 of 30

If you're not going slowly enough when you shift into a low gear, you are risking...?
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Question 28 of 30

You should choose a lane position which...?
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Question 29 of 30

As you ride through a curve, you should be looking at...?
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Question 30 of 30