USA MOTORCYCLE 3

To apply for a learner permit or driver license in New York State (NYS), you must complete an Application for Driver License (MV-44). You must pass a vision and written test and pay the application and license fees. The NY DMV written test covers the contents of the New York Driver's Manual, including road rules, road signs, driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, as well as other driving and safety rules. The New York State knowledge test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass the NYS DMV test, you must correctly answer at least 14 questions, and at least 2 of the 4 questions about road signs.

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Motorcycle DMV Practice Test – Set 3

Which brake provides most of the stopping power?

a) Rear brake

b) Front brake

c) Both equally

d) Engine braking

✔ Correct: b

What’s the best way to prevent fatigue on long rides?

a) Ride faster

b) Ride with music

c) Take frequent breaks

d) Ride at night

✔ Correct: c

What should you do before starting a motorcycle?

a) Rev the engine

b) Use rear brake

c) Perform a pre-ride inspection

d) Tilt the bike

✔ Correct: c

A yellow light means:

a) Speed up

b) Stop if safe

c) Turn around

d) No entry

✔ Correct: b

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

a) Speed limit ends

b) School zone

c) Proceed with caution

d) Turn around

✔ Correct: c

What helps maintain balance in slow turns?

a) Lean with the bike

b) Keep both feet down

c) Use the clutch and rear brake

d) Use throttle only

✔ Correct: c

On multi-lane roads, which position gives the best view?

a) Far left

b) Center

c) Wherever there’s shade

d) Depends on situation

✔ Correct: d

What is the best way to approach intersections?

a) Assume others will yield

b) Slow down, cover brakes, scan sides

c) Ride in the middle

d) Stop even with green

✔ Correct: b

Which surface is most slippery when wet?

a) Concrete

b) Painted lane markings

c) Asphalt

d) Shoulders

✔ Correct: b

If you must swerve, you should:

a) Brake and swerve together

b) Brake before, then swerve

c) Lean back

d) Downshift hard

✔ Correct: b

How can you increase your visibility?

a) Ride silently

b) Flash brake light

c) Always wear black

d) Ride with no lights

✔ Correct: b

What should you do if your motorcycle starts to skid?

a) Slam the brakes

b) Look down

c) Stay off brakes, steer in direction

d) Rev hard

✔ Correct: c

What’s the safest way to pass parked cars?

a) Ride close

b) Stay left in the lane

c) Ride in gutter

d) Weave around

✔ Correct: b

When should your headlight be on?

a) Day only

b) Night only

c) All the time

d) Never

✔ Correct: c

What gear should passengers wear?

a) Any comfortable clothing

b) Full protective gear like the rider

c) Just helmet

d) Flip-flops and t-shirt

✔ Correct: b

You should keep _______ fingers on brake/clutch levers:

a) 1

b) 2

c) All

d) None

✔ Correct: b

What is “target fixation”?

a) Locking eyes on a hazard

b) Fixing bike parts

c) Checking speed too often

d) Watching only mirrors

✔ Correct: a

How can you avoid hydroplaning?

a) Increase speed

b) Brake hard

c) Slow down in rain

d) Ride in center

✔ Correct: c

What to do before lane change?

a) Use horn

b) Speed up

c) Signal, check mirrors & blind spot

d) Ride zig-zag

✔ Correct: c

What does a red triangle “YIELD” sign mean?

a) Stop

b) Turn

c) Let others go first

d) Speed limit

✔ Correct: c