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2026 New York Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 20
A linked braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
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B
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
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C
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
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D
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
When faced with all of the following, you must follow the directions of:
Choose one answer below.
A
A steady red light.
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B
A police officer.
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C
A stop sign.
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D
A steady red arrow.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a staggered formation.
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B
Ride in a single-file formation.
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C
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
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D
Use both lanes if possible.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 6 / 20
In a normal turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
Single-file.
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C
Staggered.
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D
Passing.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
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B
Speed up before downshifting safely.
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C
Swerve to the left.
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D
Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
If the throttle is stuck, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jump off the motorcycle.
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B
Apply the brakes.
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C
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
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D
Not try to twist the throttle.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When securing a load, you should place the load:
Choose one answer below.
A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes immediately.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When approaching an intersection controlled by a four-way traffic signal that is not working, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Treat the signal like a stop sign.
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B
Look both ways and proceed without stopping.
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C
Look both ways and stop, but only if another vehicle is close enough to cause conflict.
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D
Proceed through the intersection because the signal facing cross traffic may be working.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
To help other drivers see you, you should wear:
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes.
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B
Brightly-colored clothes.
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C
Lights.
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D
A black jacket.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
______ are often used on road surfaces to direct operators into the proper lanes for turning.
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing red lights
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B
Flashing yellow lights
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C
Dashed white lines
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D
Painted white arrows
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QUESTION 15 / 20
If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
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B
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
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C
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
A properly-fitted motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
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B
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
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C
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
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D
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Choose one answer below.
A
Farther away, more slowly
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B
Farther away, faster
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C
Closer, more slowly
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D
Closer, faster
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QUESTION 19 / 20
The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
The steering will feel heavy.
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B
The steering will feel loose.
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C
There will be no change in the steering.
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D
The ride will feel too smooth.
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