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

Your group should ride 2 abreast when...?

a. The highway is empty

b. There is busy traffic

c. Never

d. You're riding at low speeds

Question 1 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 2 of 30

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

a. Fight it with the handlebars

b. Apply the brakes

c. Accelerate out of it

d. None of them

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Exiting the highway

b. Riding round curves

c. Doing any of these things

d. Entering the highway

Question 4 of 30

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

a. Forward and low

b. Low and back

c. High and forward

d. High and back

Question 5 of 30

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

a. With both of you sitting on the motorcycle

b. With only your passenger sitting on the motorcycle

c. With only you sitting on the motorcycle

d. With neither of you sitting on the motorcycle

Question 6 of 30

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. 15%

c. 33%

d. 60%

Question 7 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. 2 seconds

d. 4 seconds

Question 8 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Instrument view

c. Brake lines

d. Handlebars

Question 9 of 30

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

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

Question 10 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. Standing up on the foot pegs

b. Pulling a 'wheelie' as you reach it

c. Leaning all your weight forward

d. Accelerating hard at it

Question 11 of 30

Your passengers should only board your motorcycle...?

a. Before you're on with the engine started

b. Once you're on with the engine off

c. Before you're on with the engine off

d. Once you're on with the engine started

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Wave to them to catch up

b. Maintain your current speed

c. Accelerate to encourage them

d. Slow down to fall back with them

Question 13 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. 6 months

b. 90 days

c. 30 days

d. 60 days

Question 14 of 30

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

a. 2100

b. 970

c. 1350

d. 1700

Question 15 of 30

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

a. In the right tire track

b. Down the center

c. Along the center line

d. In the left tire track

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Use your brakes frequently

b. Accelerate across

c. Use engine braking

d. Ride with your feet down

Question 17 of 30

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

a. By stopping and looking

b. By feeling behind you

c. By looking at your reflection in shopfronts

d. By looking in your mirrors

Question 18 of 30

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

a. To set the pace

b. All of these

c. To set the line

d. To warn of hazards ahead

Question 19 of 30

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

a. 5

b. 4

c. 6

d. 8

Question 20 of 30

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

a. Turn to increase the angle to 90°

b. Accelerate as you reach the tracks

c. Keep going as you are

d. Turn to decrease the angle to 25°

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Accelerate hard

b. Turn to ride in the line of the grooves

c. Relax and ride as normal

d. Stand up on the foot pegs

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Make sure you have the right equipment

b. Do all of these things

c. Adjust your riding technique accordingly

d. Give your passenger clear instructions

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Your waist

b. Your shoulders

c. Your hips

d. Your belt

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Brakes become ineffective

b. Rear of the motorcycle starts to sway

c. Steering feels heavy

d. Engine starts to roar

Question 25 of 30

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

a. A traffic citation

b. Drift

c. Tire wear

d. Reduced aerodynamic efficiency

Question 26 of 30

When carrying a passenger you should...?

a. Do all of these things

b. Reduce speed

c. Increase braking distance

d. Leave a larger following distance

Question 27 of 30

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

a. High external temperatures

b. Excessive speed

c. Loose chain

d. Poor maintenance

Question 28 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 the brake on the flat tire

d. Use both brakes softly

Question 29 of 30

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

a. It depends on your size

b. 2

c. 3

d. 1

Question 30 of 30

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