New York Motorcycle Test 03

When you’re ready to take your practice to the next level, grab a copy of the New York State Motorcycle Manual, review it thoroughly, and put your knowledge to the test. Good luck, future rider!

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New York Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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A large truck is approaching you in the oncoming carriageway. You should...?

Stay in the center of your lane

Move to the right of your lane

Move to the left of your lane

Stop and wait for it to pass

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When choosing motorcycle clothing, remember that the majority of crashes occur...?

In low light conditions

At night

In broad daylight

In rain

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You should use your high beam headlight at night except...?

When riding in urban areas

When riding on the freeway

When there is plenty of street lighting

When approaching another vehicle

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You want to get someone's attention quickly in a nonemergency situation. You should...?

Give one quick beep on your horn

Give a series of irregular beeps on your horn

Give a series of regular beeps on your horn

Get on your horn and stay on it

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As you approach an intersection, you should...?

Decrease your speed

Increase your speed

Any of these

Maintain your speed

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In which of these areas should you particularly focus on potential escape routes?

On freeways

On rural highways

At railroad crossings

In school zones

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You see a car ahead of you merging onto the highway. The best reaction is...?

All/any of these

Sound your horn to let them know you're there

Switch to another lane

Slow down to give them room

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If you have your headlight on during the day, you are...?

Wasting your battery

Making no difference

Annoying other drivers

Twice as likely to be seen

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'Making a head check' means...?

Assessing your mental fitness to ride

Turning to look into your blind spot

Nodding your thanks to another driver

Examining your helmet for defects

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When making a right turn, you should cancel your indicator...?

As soon as the turn is complete

Once you're well away from the turn

As soon as you are past the apex

As soon as you commence the turn

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When riding at night, you should...?

Increase your following distance

Decrease your following distance

Any of these depending on circumstances

Keep the same following distance

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Why should stationary objects such as potholes, telephone poles etc be part of your evaluation strategy?

They may be concealing hazards

They may influence your riding strategy

They may influence the behavior of others

All of these reasons

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You're approaching a driver about to pull out from an intersection ahead of you. You must remember that as a smaller vehicle you will appear...?

Closer and slower than you really are

Closer and faster than you really are

Farther away and faster than you really are

Farther away and slower than you really are

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It is permissible to exceed the speed limit in making a pass...?

Never

If the vehicle you're passing speeds up

If you can see clear highway ahead

If the vehicle you want to pass is already at the speed limit

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When you park at the roadside, you should...?

Park at 90° to the curb with your rear wheel touching it

Park at 45° to the curb facing oncoming traffic

Park at 90° to the curb with your front wheel touching it

Park parallel to the curb

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You're approaching a blind intersection with a parked car on your right. Where should you move to give a driver approaching from your right to the best chance of seeing you?

Close to the centerline

Any of these

Close to the parked car

The center of your lane

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In potential high-risk areas you should cover...?

Both brakes and the clutch

The horn and the clutch

The clutch and the engine cut-off switch

Both brakes and the horn

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When you have to make a swerve you should...?

Stay upright and lean your motorcycle

Lean and keep your motorcycle upright

Keep both yourself and motorcycle upright

Lean with your motorcycle

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You are on a clear road with no traffic in good conditions. The best way to approach a curve is to...?

Any of these

Start from the center

Start on the outside

Start on the inside

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More than 50% of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by...?

Drivers entering the motorcyclist's right-of-way

Motorcyclists driving too fast

Motorcyclists entering the driver's right-of-way

Drivers braking too sharply

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You're slowing down before entering an underground parking lot halfway up the block. The best way to warn drivers behind is...?

To point where you're going

To sound your horn

To flash your brake light

To shout a warning

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Taking a curve in heavy traffic, your best lane position is?

Left

Center

Any of these

Right

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When you return to your lane after a pass, it is important that you...?

Do all these things

Signal

Make a head check

Check your mirrors

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In an emergency stop, you should use...?

Rear brake only

Both brakes together

Front brake only

Any of these

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It is especially important to use your mirrors...?

Before slowing down

In all these situations

Before changing lanes

When stopped at an intersection

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There is a piece of concrete in the roadway ahead of you which you can't avoid. You should try to ride over it at...?

90°

45°

55°

35°

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You've evaluated a hazard ahead and are ready to execute your decision. You should...?

Adjust your speed

Adjust your direction/position

Do all of these things

Communicate your presence

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If you have to stop quickly, you must avoid...?

Braking then swerving

Braking and swerving together

Swerving then braking

All of these

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The biggest danger when you're passing a parked car is that they may...?

Open the driver's door

Throw something from the window

Join your lane without indicating

Pull a sudden U-turn

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Making eye contact with a driver at an intersection...?

Means they won't pull out

Guarantees that they've seen you

Increases the chance they've seen you

Guarantees nothing

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Tips for Preparing Using the Practice Test

Now that you know why—and what—you’re preparing for, here’s how to make the most out of the NYS Motorcycle Practice Test:

1. Review the New York State Motorcycle Manual

Start by carefully reading through the manual. Think of it as your test prep bible—it contains all the information you’ll encounter on the test. Pay special attention to challenging areas, and take notes for later review.

2. Take the Practice Test Multiple Times

Repetition is key when preparing for any exam. Take the practice test as often as you need to until you consistently score 90% or higher. Each time, review the questions you answered incorrectly and study up on those areas.

3. Simulate Test Conditions

Practice like it’s the real deal. Sit in a quiet room, time yourself, and avoid distractions. This will prepare you for the test environment and help build your focus.

4. Analyze Your Results

After each practice test, review your results to identify patterns. Are you missing questions about traffic signs? Are you struggling with New York-specific riding laws? Pinpoint your weak spots and study those areas intensely.

5. Utilize Flashcards for Memorization

If you’re having difficulty remembering specific traffic signs or rules, create flashcards to drill that information into your memory.

6. Stay Consistent

Consistency is key when preparing for any test. Dedicate a specific amount of time each day to study and take practice tests leading up to your exam date.