Take 2026 New York Motorcycle Permit Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 19

The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

Choose one answer below.

A10 percent✓B25 percent✓C50 percent✓D75 percent✓

QUESTION 2 / 19

Your lane position should not:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BHelp you avoid surface hazards.✓CProvide you with an escape route.✓DWelcome other drivers into your lane.✓

QUESTION 3 / 19

In New York State, an operator with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.05 percent✓B0.08 percent✓C0.1 percent✓D0.12 percent✓

QUESTION 4 / 19

If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

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AStraighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.✓BAbruptly apply both brakes while leaning.✓CApply only the rear brake.✓DApply only the front brake.✓

QUESTION 5 / 19

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 6 / 19

Approved helmets:

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ACan limit the view of the motorcycle operator.✓BAllow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.✓CAre dangerous to wear.✓DDo not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.✓

QUESTION 7 / 19

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

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ASlow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.✓BLook both ways as you cross the intersection.✓CAlways come to a full stop at the intersection.✓DSlow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.✓

QUESTION 8 / 19

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 9 / 19

A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:

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AIt affects how you steer.✓BThe front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.✓CThe flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.✓DYou won’t be able to use the brake.✓

QUESTION 10 / 19

A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

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AAvoid other drivers' blindspots.✓BIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓CGo faster.✓DSet up for turns.✓

QUESTION 11 / 19

In the state of New York, outside of New York City, you may _______ when approaching an intersection controlled by a solid red traffic light.

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AProceed with caution✓BTurn right after stopping✓CTurn right without stopping✓DProceed normally✓

QUESTION 12 / 19

Signs informing road users about the locations of services are:

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ABlue with white letters or symbols.✓BGreen with white letters or symbols.✓COrange with black letters.✓DRed with white letters.✓

QUESTION 13 / 19

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BExit the road.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DRide in the center of the lane.✓

QUESTION 14 / 19

To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

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AAlways press on the left handgrip.✓BAlways press on the right handgrip.✓CPress on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.✓DPress on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 15 / 19

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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AOn short trips.✓BOn long trips.✓CAfter at least an hour of riding.✓DAfter more than 8 hours of riding.✓

QUESTION 16 / 19

When riding in a group, motorcyclists:

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ADo not need space cushions.✓BShould increase their space cushions.✓CShould reduce their usual space cushions by half.✓DShould maintain adequate space cushions.✓

QUESTION 17 / 19

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 18 / 19

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

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AAbout 25 percent✓BAbout 50 percent✓CAbout 70 percent✓D100 percent✓

QUESTION 19 / 19

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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AEither brake then swerve or swerve then brake.✓BBrake and swerve at the same time.✓CChoose to either brake or swerve.✓DNot swerve and only use the front brake to stop.✓