NYS Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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 04

40% of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had alcohol in their systems, but how many were over the legal blood-alcohol concentration limit?

a. 45%

b. 33%

c. 15%

d. 60%

Question 1 of 30

If you have a front tire flat, your first indication will usually be...?

a. Steering feels heavy

b. Engine starts to roar

c. Brakes become ineffective

d. Rear of the motorcycle starts to sway

Question 2 of 30

The maximum safe number for a group of riders is...?

a. 5

b. 4

c. 8

d. 6

Question 3 of 30

Which of these is the best way to stop yourself being thrown from your motorcycle if you're forced to ride over an object?

a. Leaning all your weight forward

b. Pulling a 'wheelie' as you reach it

c. Accelerating hard at it

d. Standing up on the foot pegs

Question 4 of 30

The job of the leader in a group of riders is principally...?

a. To warn of hazards ahead

b. To set the line

c. To set the pace

d. All of these

Question 5 of 30

In the USA, how many motorcyclists are killed each year in crashes involving alcohol or drugs?

a. 1350

b. 1700

c. 2100

d. 970

Question 6 of 30

How many drinks does it take adversely to affect your riding performance?

a. 1

b. 2

c. It depends on your size

d. 3

Question 7 of 30

If you have three drinks in one hour, at the end of that hour you will have how many drinks (minimum) in your system?

a. 0

b. 3

c. 2

d. 1

Question 8 of 30

The engine overheating and seizing will usually be down to...?

a. High external temperatures

b. Poor maintenance

c. Loose chain

d. Excessive speed

Question 9 of 30

You're riding a set of rain grooves when you feel your motorcycle start to weave. How should you react?

a. Turn to ride in the line of the grooves

b. Relax and ride as normal

c. Accelerate hard

d. Stand up on the foot pegs

Question 10 of 30

Something thrown from a car smears your face protection. What should you do?

a. Wipe it off with your gloves and keep on going

b. Keep going until the next gas station to clean it off

c. Pull over as soon as possible to clean it off

d. Remove your face protection and keep on going

Question 11 of 30

You are forced to cross a wide patch of ice. Which of these is your best option?

a. Ride with your feet down

b. Accelerate across

c. Use engine braking

d. Use your brakes frequently

Question 12 of 30

If you experience wobble, which of these should you not do?

a. None of them

b. Accelerate out of it

c. Apply the brakes

d. Fight it with the handlebars

Question 13 of 30

Your passengers should only board your motorcycle...?

a. Once you're on with the engine off

b. Before you're on with the engine started

c. Before you're on with the engine off

d. Once you're on with the engine started

Question 14 of 30

A group should switch from staggered formation to single file when...?

a. Riding round curves

b. Entering the highway

c. Exiting the highway

d. Doing any of these things

Question 15 of 30

You are approaching a railroad track which runs at 45° across your road. How should you deal with it?

a. Keep going as you are

b. Turn to decrease the angle to 25°

c. Accelerate as you reach the tracks

d. Turn to increase the angle to 90°

Question 16 of 30

Riding in a group in staggered formation, the gap between riders #5 and #2 should be...?

a. 5 seconds

b. 3 seconds

c. 4 seconds

d. 2 seconds

Question 17 of 30

If you have to brake when you have a flat tire, you should...?

a. Use the brake on the still inflated tire

b. Use rear brake only

c. Use both brakes softly

d. Use the brake on the flat tire

Question 18 of 30

If you refuse to accept a chemical test for drugs from a New York State police officer, you can expect a ban for...?

a. 90 days

b. 6 months

c. 30 days

d. 60 days

Question 19 of 30

You should adjust your mirrors and headlights when carrying a passenger...?

a. With only your passenger sitting on the motorcycle

b. With neither of you sitting on the motorcycle

c. With only you sitting on the motorcycle

d. With both of you sitting on the motorcycle

Question 20 of 30

When carrying a passenger you should...?

a. Reduce speed

b. Increase braking distance

c. Leave a larger following distance

d. Do all of these things

Question 21 of 30

When carrying a passenger, it is paramount that you...?

a. Do all of these things

b. Give your passenger clear instructions

c. Make sure you have the right equipment

d. Adjust your riding technique accordingly

Question 22 of 30

In wet weather, the best lane position is often...?

a. In the right tire track

b. In the left tire track

c. Along the center line

d. Down the center

Question 23 of 30

At regular intervals when riding with a load, you should check it is secure...?

a. By looking in your mirrors

b. By stopping and looking

c. By feeling behind you

d. By looking at your reflection in shopfronts

Question 24 of 30

Your passenger can hold onto any of these for security, except...?

a. Your shoulders

b. Your belt

c. Your waist

d. Your hips

Question 25 of 30

You see in your mirrors that the person behind you in a group is falling back. What should you do?

a. Slow down to fall back with them

b. Maintain your current speed

c. Accelerate to encourage them

d. Wave to them to catch up

Question 26 of 30

If you don't load your saddlebags evenly, you are risking...?

a. A traffic citation

b. Reduced aerodynamic efficiency

c. Tire wear

d. Drift

Question 27 of 30

If incorrectly mounted, tank bags may interfere with...?

a. Brake lines

b. All of these

c. Handlebars

d. Instrument view

Question 28 of 30

A load on a motorcycle is safest when it's...?

a. High and forward

b. Low and back

c. High and back

d. Forward and low

Question 29 of 30

Your group should ride 2 abreast when...?

a. There is busy traffic

b. You're riding at low speeds

c. Never

d. The highway is empty

Question 30 of 30

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