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

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

a. Handlebars

b. Instrument view

c. All of these

d. Brake lines

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Use both brakes softly

b. Use rear brake only

c. Use the brake on the still inflated tire

d. Use the brake on the flat tire

Question 2 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. Stand up on the foot pegs

c. Relax and ride as normal

d. Accelerate hard

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Along the center line

b. In the left tire track

c. In the right tire track

d. Down the center

Question 4 of 30

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

a. Your belt

b. Your shoulders

c. Your waist

d. Your hips

Question 5 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 6 of 30

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

a. Entering the highway

b. Exiting the highway

c. Doing any of these things

d. Riding round curves

Question 7 of 30

When carrying a passenger you should...?

a. Leave a larger following distance

b. Reduce speed

c. Do all of these things

d. Increase braking distance

Question 8 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. 60%

b. 33%

c. 45%

d. 15%

Question 9 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. Keep going as you are

c. Accelerate as you reach the tracks

d. Turn to decrease the angle to 25°

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. Pulling a 'wheelie' as you reach it

b. Standing up on the foot pegs

c. Accelerating hard at it

d. Leaning all your weight forward

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Apply the brakes

b. Fight it with the handlebars

c. None of them

d. Accelerate out of it

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Low and back

b. High and back

c. Forward and low

d. High and forward

Question 13 of 30

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

a. Loose chain

b. Excessive speed

c. High external temperatures

d. Poor maintenance

Question 14 of 30

Your group should ride 2 abreast when...?

a. Never

b. The highway is empty

c. You're riding at low speeds

d. There is busy traffic

Question 15 of 30

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

a. Maintain your current speed

b. Slow down to fall back with them

c. Wave to them to catch up

d. Accelerate to encourage them

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Adjust your riding technique accordingly

b. Give your passenger clear instructions

c. Make sure you have the right equipment

d. Do all of these things

Question 17 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 18 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. 3

b. 0

c. 2

d. 1

Question 19 of 30

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

a. Use engine braking

b. Ride with your feet down

c. Accelerate across

d. Use your brakes frequently

Question 20 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. 30 days

b. 60 days

c. 90 days

d. 6 months

Question 21 of 30

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

a. It depends on your size

b. 1

c. 2

d. 3

Question 22 of 30

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

a. 4

b. 6

c. 8

d. 5

Question 23 of 30

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

a. 1350

b. 1700

c. 970

d. 2100

Question 24 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. Pull over as soon as possible to clean it off

c. Remove your face protection and keep on going

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

Question 25 of 30

Your passengers should only board your motorcycle...?

a. Once 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. Before you're on with the engine started

Question 26 of 30

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

a. By looking in your mirrors

b. By looking at your reflection in shopfronts

c. By stopping and looking

d. By feeling behind you

Question 27 of 30

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

a. With only you sitting on the motorcycle

b. With both of you sitting on the motorcycle

c. With neither of you sitting on the motorcycle

d. With only your passenger sitting on the motorcycle

Question 28 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 29 of 30

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

a. 4 seconds

b. 5 seconds

c. 2 seconds

d. 3 seconds

Question 30 of 30

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