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2026 New York Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
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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 2 / 20
The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:
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A
Sunburn.
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B
Windburn.
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C
Chapped lips.
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D
Dehydration.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 4 / 20
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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A
Ride with caution.
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B
Stop.
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C
Accelerate.
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D
Yield to other vehicles.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
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A
At night.
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B
During the day.
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C
At dusk.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
To stop quickly, it is best to:
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A
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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B
Use the rear brake only.
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C
Use the front brake only.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When you ride a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
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A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
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A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If you are approaching a hazardous location, you will likely see a sign that is:
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A
Yellow with black letters.
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B
Green with white letters.
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C
Blue with white letters.
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D
Red with white letters.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When you are being passed, you should:
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A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.
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B
Pack lighter items near the front.
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C
Try to not place items over the rear axle.
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D
Place items behind the rear axle.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
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A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
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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A
Proceed with caution
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B
Turn right after stopping
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C
Turn right without stopping
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D
Proceed normally
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QUESTION 16 / 20
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Signs informing road users about the locations of services are:
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A
Blue with white letters or symbols.
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B
Green with white letters or symbols.
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C
Orange with black letters.
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D
Red with white letters.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
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A
The left position
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B
The center position
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C
The right position
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D
There is no single best lane position.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
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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 20 / 20
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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