Take 2026 New York Motorcycle Permit Test

QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 20

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

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AYou cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.✓BYour skills will not be affected.✓CSide effects may still remain.✓DYou will be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓

QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 20

If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

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ARelease and re-apply the rear brake.✓BKeep it locked until you completely stop.✓CRelease the rear brake and only use the front brake.✓DRelease the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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ABy proceeding straight within your lane.✓BAt a 45-degree angle.✓CAt a 90-degree angle.✓DAt a fast speed.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

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AAt night.✓BDuring the day.✓CAt dusk.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

Taking a turn too fast:

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AIs acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.✓BIs safer on a motorcycle than in a car.✓CIs acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.✓DCan cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DDoes not protect your face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

To swerve, you should:

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ATurn the handlebars quickly.✓BShift your weight quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 20

When you ride a motorcycle, 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 through turns.✓

QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 20

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

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AReduce their speed when riding at night.✓BSound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.✓CNot ride at night.✓DStay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

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ALean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.✓BMaintain your speed to improve traction.✓CNot worry about the road conditions.✓DKeep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

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AThe left position✓BThe center position✓CThe right position✓DThere is no single best lane position.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

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AGradually brake.✓BAccelerate.✓CGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.✓DDownshift.✓

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

In New York, motorcycles are registered for _____ year(s).

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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ARide with caution.✓BStop.✓CAccelerate.✓DYield to other vehicles.✓