Take 2026 New York Motorcycle Permit Test 6

QUESTION 1 / 20

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

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AAccelerate out of the wobble.✓BUse the brakes immediately.✓CGrip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.✓DDownshift.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

To help other drivers see you, you should wear:

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ADarkly-colored clothes.✓BBrightly-colored clothes.✓CLights.✓DA black jacket.✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

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 4 / 20

Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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AThe amount of alcohol consumed✓BBody weight✓CHow quickly the alcohol was consumed✓DHow often alcohol is consumed✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

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AThe steering will feel heavy.✓BThe steering will feel loose.✓CThere will be no change in the steering.✓DThe ride will feel too smooth.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

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ATwo✓BThree✓CFour✓DFive✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

A properly-fitted motorcycle:

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AAllows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.✓BHas a seat even with the rider's waist.✓CHas a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.✓DHas a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

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AAllow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.✓BAllow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.✓CHave the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.✓DPass in a staggered formation.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

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ADownshift.✓BAccelerate.✓CGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.✓DGradually apply your brakes.✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

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AUse your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.✓BSpeed up before downshifting safely.✓CSwerve to the left.✓DFlash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

______ are often used on road surfaces to direct operators into the proper lanes for turning.

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AFlashing red lights✓BFlashing yellow lights✓CDashed white lines✓DPainted white arrows✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

If you are approaching a hazardous location, you will likely see a sign that is:

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AYellow with black letters.✓BGreen with white letters.✓CBlue with white letters.✓DRed with white letters.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

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 15 / 20

Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

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AWell below the legal limit.✓BOnce reaching the legal limit.✓CJust above the legal limit.✓DWell above the legal limit.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

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AChange lanes and let them pass.✓BUse your horn and make obscene gestures.✓CSpeed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.✓DCome to a complete stop.✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BRight behind the leader.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DWherever they are most comfortable.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:

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AAlways ride under the speed limit.✓BCover the clutch and brakes.✓CShift into neutral when slowing.✓DPull the clutch when turning.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick it away.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CSwerve around the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

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AUse both the front and rear brakes.✓BUse abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.✓COnly use the rear brake.✓DUse either brake, but use only one brake.✓