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

On a normal motorcycle, you operate the gearshift lever with...?

a. The left hand

b. The right hand

c. The right foot

d. The left foot

Question 1 of 30

After you set off, you should get both feet on the foot pegs...?

a. Within 5 yards

b. Before you've reached your first turn

c. Within 10 yards

d. Immediately

Question 2 of 30

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

a. Move to the left to block them

b. Open up a space for them in front

c. Accelerate away from them

d. Gesture at them to back off

Question 3 of 30

If your motorcycle has a manual start, where will you find it?

a. Behind the gearchange lever

b. Next to the front brake lever

c. By the fuel supply valve

d. Behind the rear brake pedal

Question 4 of 30

When rounding a curve, you must remember that you will have...?

a. Less acceleration

b. More traction

c. Less traction

d. Less power

Question 5 of 30

You should choose a lane position which...?

a. Makes you most visible

b. Protects your lane from others

c. Does all of these things

d. Avoids wind blast

Question 6 of 30

Most riders who run off the road in turns will have...?

a. Chosen the wrong line

b. Gone in too slow

c. Braked too early

d. Gone in too fast

Question 7 of 30

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

a. 3rd

b. Neutral

c. 2nd

d. 1st

Question 8 of 30

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

a. Rear wheel skid

b. Snapped clutch cable

c. Snapped chain

d. Engine seizure

Question 9 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?

a. Both of you

b. Neither of you

c. Just the driver

d. Just you

Question 10 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, the clutch will be operated with...?

a. The left hand

b. The right foot

c. The right hand

d. The left foot

Question 11 of 30

Keeping a cushion of space around you allows you...?

a. Room to maneuver

b. All of these things

c. Space to escape

d. Time to react

Question 12 of 30

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

a. The center

b. The right

c. The left

d. None of them

Question 13 of 30

You should increase your following distance...?

a. In all of these situations

b. If it's wet

c. In heavy traffic

d. In poor visibility

Question 14 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...?

a. 1 second

b. 3 seconds

c. 4 seconds

d. 2 seconds

Question 15 of 30

To make your motorcycle lean left, you should...?

a. Press the left handgrip away from you

b. Press the right handgrip away from you

c. Pull the left handgrip towards you

d. Pull the right handgrip towards you

Question 16 of 30

The best way to be visible is to...?

a. Use your headlight

b. Think about your lane position

c. Wear bright clothing

d. All equally important

Question 17 of 30

In a normal turn, you should lean...?

a. Further than your motorcycle

b. Less than your motorcycle

c. The same as your motorcycle

d. Not at all

Question 18 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, where will you find your electric start button?

a. On the right handlebar

b. On the left handlebar

c. By the ignition switch

d. By the gas filler cap

Question 19 of 30

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

a. The curb

b. Where you want to go

c. The center line

d. The apex

Question 20 of 30

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

a. 12 seconds time

b. 2 seconds time

c. 8 seconds time

d. 4 seconds time

Question 21 of 30

Keeping your knees against the tank as you ride will help...?

a. Aerodynamics

b. Balance

c. Speed

d. Fuel economy

Question 22 of 30

When passing, in relation to the vehicle you want to pass you should be...?

a. Close up on their left bumper

b. At a good distance off their left bumper

c. Close up on their right bumper

d. At a good distance off their right bumper

Question 23 of 30

You can stabilize your suspension going through a curve by...?

a. Rolling off the throttle

b. Gently applying the rear brake

c. Rolling on the throttle

d. Gently applying the front brake

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Bent at 45°

b. Bent at 90°

c. Slightly bent

d. Fully extended

Question 25 of 30

To prevent accidental over acceleration, you should start off on your motorcycle...?

a. With the choke open full

b. With your right wrist flat

c. With your foot well away from the gearshift

d. With your left wrist flat

Question 26 of 30

When making a normal stop, you should use...?

a. Either brake, separately

b. Rear brake only

c. Front brake only

d. Both brakes

Question 27 of 30

A driver is most likely to see you if...?

a. You're positioned in their rearview mirror

b. In any of these positions

c. You're positioned in their left side view mirror

d. You're positioned in their right side view mirror

Question 28 of 30

You come up to a red stoplight with cars already waiting. You should...?

a. Drive up their right hand side

b. Stop well back of them

c. Stop close up to them

d. Drive up their left hand side

Question 29 of 30

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

a. It's cold

b. It's hot

c. It's humid

d. It's wet

Question 30 of 30

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