NYS Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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 03

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

a. Once you're well away from the turn

b. As soon as you commence the turn

c. As soon as you are past the apex

d. As soon as the turn is complete

Question 1 of 30

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

a. In school zones

b. At railroad crossings

c. On rural highways

d. On freeways

Question 2 of 30

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

a. Switch to another lane

b. Sound your horn to let them know you're there

c. Slow down to give them room

d. All/any of these

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Motorcyclists driving too fast

b. Drivers entering the motorcyclist's right-of-way

c. Drivers braking too sharply

d. Motorcyclists entering the driver's right-of-way

Question 4 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Braking and swerving together

c. Braking then swerving

d. Swerving then braking

Question 5 of 30

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

a. They may influence your riding strategy

b. All of these reasons

c. They may influence the behavior of others

d. They may be concealing hazards

Question 6 of 30

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...?

a. Closer and faster than you really are

b. Farther away and faster than you really are

c. Farther away and slower than you really are

d. Closer and slower than you really are

Question 7 of 30

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

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

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

c. Park parallel to the curb

d. Park at 45° to the curb facing oncoming traffic

Question 8 of 30

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

a. At night

b. In broad daylight

c. In rain

d. In low light conditions

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Give a series of regular beeps on your horn

b. Get on your horn and stay on it

c. Give a series of irregular beeps on your horn

d. Give one quick beep on your horn

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Adjust your direction/position

b. Adjust your speed

c. Communicate your presence

d. Do all of these things

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Right

b. Any of these

c. Center

d. Left

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Throw something from the window

b. Join your lane without indicating

c. Pull a sudden U-turn

d. Open the driver's door

Question 13 of 30

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

a. Stay upright and lean your motorcycle

b. Keep both yourself and motorcycle upright

c. Lean with your motorcycle

d. Lean and keep your motorcycle upright

Question 14 of 30

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

a. Stop and wait for it to pass

b. Stay in the center of your lane

c. Move to the right of your lane

d. Move to the left of your lane

Question 15 of 30

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

a. Increases the chance they've seen you

b. Guarantees that they've seen you

c. Means they won't pull out

d. Guarantees nothing

Question 16 of 30

When riding at night, you should...?

a. Keep the same following distance

b. Any of these depending on circumstances

c. Decrease your following distance

d. Increase your following distance

Question 17 of 30

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

a. When approaching another vehicle

b. When riding on the freeway

c. When riding in urban areas

d. When there is plenty of street lighting

Question 18 of 30

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

a. Wasting your battery

b. Making no difference

c. Annoying other drivers

d. Twice as likely to be seen

Question 19 of 30

'Making a head check' means...?

a. Nodding your thanks to another driver

b. Assessing your mental fitness to ride

c. Examining your helmet for defects

d. Turning to look into your blind spot

Question 20 of 30

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

a. To point where you're going

b. To shout a warning

c. To sound your horn

d. To flash your brake light

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Never

b. If you can see clear highway ahead

c. If the vehicle you're passing speeds up

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

Question 22 of 30

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?

a. Any of these

b. Close to the parked car

c. The center of your lane

d. Close to the centerline

Question 23 of 30

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...?

a. 35°

b. 90°

c. 45°

d. 55°

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Any of these

b. Decrease your speed

c. Increase your speed

d. Maintain your speed

Question 25 of 30

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

a. Start from the center

b. Start on the outside

c. Any of these

d. Start on the inside

Question 26 of 30

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

a. Before changing lanes

b. Before slowing down

c. When stopped at an intersection

d. In all these situations

Question 27 of 30

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

a. Any of these

b. Rear brake only

c. Front brake only

d. Both brakes together

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Do all these things

b. Make a head check

c. Signal

d. Check your mirrors

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Both brakes and the clutch

b. The clutch and the engine cut-off switch

c. The horn and the clutch

d. Both brakes and the horn

Question 30 of 30

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NYS Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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