New York Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is on short trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips.

Not quite. The answer is should not be worn at night.

Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night because it will make things more difficult to see.

Not quite. The answer is Stop quickly by using both the front and rear brakes.

For the most effective braking, use both the front and rear brakes.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers.

Not quite. The answer is Both the front and rear brakes at the same time

To slow down, use both the front and rear brakes. Although the front brake is more powerful than the rear brake, both brakes should be used.

Not quite. The answer is Wear reflective gear.

Increase your visibility at night by wearing reflective gear. Fluorescent clothing may not be seen in the dark.

Not quite. The answer is only using one brake.

To ride safely on slippery surfaces, USE BOTH BRAKES. The front brake is still more effective than the rear brake, even on a slippery surface. Apply it gradually to avoid locking the front wheel, and apply the rear brake gently.

Not quite. The answer is stop with the front brake only.

If the rear tire goes flat while you're riding, stop by using the front brake only. Never use the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

If your front wheel locks, release the front brake and reapply it smoothly to regain control.

Not quite. The answer is not release the rear brake.

If the rear wheel locks, do not release it. Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.

Not quite. The answer is After mounting the motorcycle

You should adjust your mirrors after mounting your motorcycle but before starting it.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is lacked one of the above skills.

Studies have shown that most riders involved in crashes underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear tire, did not separate braking from swerving, or did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so.

Not quite. The answer is You should ride in a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other road users.

Reduce your speed as you approach an intersection. Increase your chances of being seen at the intersection. Ride with your headlight on and in a lane position that provides the best view of oncoming traffic. Never count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield. Drivers often fail to notice motorcyclists even when they are looking directly at them.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Wet pavement, gravel roads, and lane markings can all provide poor traction for motorcycles.

Not quite. The answer is riding in the left lane position.

To increase your line of sight when passing the vehicle ahead of you, ride in the left lane position. It lets you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards.

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

You should do everything you safely can to avoid hitting an animal. If you are in traffic, however, stay in your lane. Hitting something small is less dangerous to you than hitting something big – like a car. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach the animal slowly. As you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Don't kick at an animal. Keep control of your motorcycle. For larger animals (deer, elk, cattle), brake and prepare to stop; they are unpredictable.

Not quite. The answer is you think someone may enter your lane without seeing you.

Use your horn when you think someone may enter your lane without seeing you.

Not quite. The answer is They indicate all of the above.

When a stopped school bus flashes its red lights, traffic that approaches from either direction must stop at least 20 feet (about 6 m) from the bus. This is required even in front of the school and in school parking lots.

Source: Chapter 6 – How to Pass, New York State DMV Driver's Manual