New York Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Rolling on the throttle

Rolling on the throttle slightly as you ease out the clutch helps make your downshifting smoother.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

The tires, clutch, throttle, and brakes are just some of the things you should check before each ride for safety.

Not quite. The answer is in heavy traffic.

You should increase your following distance in heavy traffic. Heavy traffic can lead to sudden and unexpected stops.

Not quite. The answer is When you are being passed by another vehicle

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is On long stretches of road

The staggered formation should be used on long stretches of road.

Not quite. The answer is Before entering the turn

If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn, you should do it before the turn if possible. This will help keep the turn smooth and stable. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel during a turn can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is doing any of the above.

You should flash your brake light if you are stopping in an unusual place, stopping more quickly than others might expect, or being tailgated.

Not quite. The answer is flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch.

If your throttle is stuck, first try to twist it back and forth to free it. If this fails, operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch. This will cut power to the rear wheel. After pulling in the clutch, keep it in until you stop or the throttle is freed.

Not quite. The answer is you might be in a blind spot.

It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because you might be riding in their blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

To avoid a collision with an object in the center of the lane, you should ride in the left or right lane position to pass by the hazard.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle

Vehicles turning left in front of you, including those illegally turning left from the wrong lane, and vehicles on side streets pulling into your lane, are the biggest dangers. If a vehicle turning left enters your path, slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is they want to pass you.

Car drivers are most likely to try to share your lane when they want to pass you. Choose the center lane position to discourage them from trying to share your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is increase your following distance.

When riding at night, reduce your speed and increase your following distance. This will give you more time to react to the unexpected.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are hazards.

When you are passing a line of parked cars, people may not see you. A car may pull out in front of you, someone may open a door into your path, or someone may step out from between cars. Choose a suitable lane position to keep your distance from the parked cars.

Not quite. The answer is behind the leader.

When riding in a group, an inexperienced rider should be positioned right behind the leader. The inexperienced rider won't have to chase after the group, and more experienced riders will be able to keep an eye on the inexperienced rider from behind.

Not quite. The answer is If the other vehicle is a motorcycle

In New York State, you are legally entitled to a full lane width. You and another motorcyclist may legally ride two abreast in the same lane, but you may not share your lane with any other type of motor vehicle. You may not ride between lanes, between traffic and parked cars, or abreast of a car in the same lane.

Not quite. The answer is Never

In New York State, pairing up is not illegal. It's still a bad idea, however. Motorcycles should never ride in pairs. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

When evaluating potential hazards, you should be thinking about road characteristics, other vehicles, and traffic controls. All of them can contribute to different hazardous situations.

Not quite. The answer is Slow, look, press, roll

To make a proper turn, you should slow down, look where you want to go, press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn, and roll on the throttle.