New York Motorcycle Practice Test 2

1.Within a single traffic lane, how many riding positions does the New York manual say a motorcyclist can normally use?

Three — the left, center, and right portions of the laneOnly the exact center of the laneOnly the far left edge of the laneAs many as needed by weaving side to side

2.You have taken an over-the-counter cold remedy on the morning of a ride. What should you bear in mind?

Medicine sold without a prescription cannot affect ridingIt matters only if you also drink alcoholMany remedies, prescribed or bought off the shelf, carry side effects that raise the risk of ridingAny side effects wear off as soon as the engine is running

3.You have just finished making a turn. What should you check right away?

That your mirrors are still folded outThat your turn signal has switched itself offThat your high beam has come back onThat the engine cut-off switch is still in the run position

4.Where should your feet be while the motorcycle is under way?

Hanging low so you can put one down in a hurryPlanted on the footpegs, near the controls, with your toes held upResting against the engine cases for warmthStretched forward with your legs straight

5.The New York manual describes a strategy called SEE to help you manage risk while riding. What do the letters SEE stand for?

Search, Evaluate, and ExecuteSignal, Enter, and ExitStop, Examine, and EnterSlow, Ease, and Escape

6.Why are full-fingered leather gloves recommended for riding?

They improve grip and protect your hands in a fallThey are required only for passengersThey keep the throttle from stickingThey are needed only in winter

7.A dog charges out and begins chasing your motorcycle. What does the manual recommend?

Kick out at it to drive it offSwerve hard toward the far side of the laneStop and wait until the animal loses interestSlow down and downshift as you near it, then accelerate away

8.A driver is following you too closely (tailgating). What is a good way to handle it?

Speed up well over the limit to escapeBrake sharply to warn the driverOpen up more space ahead and let the driver pass when you safely canRide on the shoulder to let them by

9.On a slick road surface, how should the front brake be used?

Leave it alone completely; it does nothing on slick pavementApply it gradually — it still does real work, but a sudden squeeze can lock the wheelUse it just as hard as you would on dry pavementUse it only once the rear wheel has already locked

10.An object suddenly appears in your path and you are too close to stop in time. Your best option is usually to:

Swerve around the objectLock both brakes and skid into itClose your eyes and hold onLay the motorcycle down on its side