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

When carrying a passenger you should...?

a. Leave a larger following distance

b. Reduce speed

c. Increase braking distance

d. Do all of these things

Question 1 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. Wipe it off with your gloves and keep on going

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

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

Question 2 of 30

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

a. Entering the highway

b. Riding round curves

c. Exiting the highway

d. Doing any of these things

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Use rear brake only

b. Use both brakes softly

c. Use the brake on the still inflated tire

d. Use the brake on the flat tire

Question 4 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 5 of 30

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

a. Down the center

b. In the right tire track

c. In the left tire track

d. Along the center line

Question 6 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. 1

c. 2

d. 0

Question 7 of 30

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

a. Engine starts to roar

b. Rear of the motorcycle starts to sway

c. Brakes become ineffective

d. Steering feels heavy

Question 8 of 30

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

a. Accelerate across

b. Use engine braking

c. Use your brakes frequently

d. Ride with your feet down

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Reduced aerodynamic efficiency

b. A traffic citation

c. Drift

d. Tire wear

Question 10 of 30

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

a. High and forward

b. High and back

c. Low and back

d. Forward and low

Question 11 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. 60 days

c. 30 days

d. 90 days

Question 12 of 30

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

a. High external temperatures

b. Loose chain

c. Excessive speed

d. Poor maintenance

Question 13 of 30

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

a. Handlebars

b. Instrument view

c. Brake lines

d. All of these

Question 14 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 15 of 30

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

a. Your belt

b. Your hips

c. Your waist

d. Your shoulders

Question 16 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. 33%

c. 60%

d. 15%

Question 17 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. Stand up on the foot pegs

c. Turn to ride in the line of the grooves

d. Relax and ride as normal

Question 18 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. Turn to decrease the angle to 25°

c. Keep going as you are

d. Accelerate as you reach the tracks

Question 19 of 30

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

a. 6

b. 8

c. 5

d. 4

Question 20 of 30

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

a. 1

b. It depends on your size

c. 3

d. 2

Question 21 of 30

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

a. To set the line

b. To set the pace

c. All of these

d. To warn of hazards ahead

Question 22 of 30

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

a. 970

b. 1700

c. 2100

d. 1350

Question 23 of 30

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

a. By stopping and looking

b. By looking at your reflection in shopfronts

c. By feeling behind you

d. By looking in your mirrors

Question 24 of 30

Your group should ride 2 abreast when...?

a. The highway is empty

b. You're riding at low speeds

c. Never

d. There is busy traffic

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. Accelerate to encourage them

b. Wave to them to catch up

c. Slow down to fall back with them

d. Maintain your current speed

Question 26 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 both of you sitting on the motorcycle

d. With only you sitting on the motorcycle

Question 27 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 28 of 30

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

a. Apply the brakes

b. Accelerate out of it

c. None of them

d. Fight it with the handlebars

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Adjust your riding technique accordingly

b. Do all of these things

c. Give your passenger clear instructions

d. Make sure you have the right equipment

Question 30 of 30

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