New York Motorcycle Practice Test 3

1.What braking error do studies find most often among riders who end up in crashes?

They use too little front brake and far too much rearThey use nothing but the front brakeThey downshift before they begin brakingThey begin braking far earlier than necessary

2.Why should a motorcycle's headlight be turned on even during daylight hours?

It is only useful after darkIt makes the motorcycle easier for other drivers to seeIt helps the engine warm up fasterIt keeps the battery from overcharging

3.To help other road users pick you out, what does the New York DMV recommend adding to a motorcycle helmet?

A minimum of four square inches of reflective tape on each sideA small mirror mounted on the left sideA flashing amber lamp on the crownAt least one square foot of white paint across the back

4.Apart from court penalties, what else can follow a crash you cause while riding under the influence?

Your insurer may decline to cover the injury and medical bills from the crashYour registration is transferred automatically to another ownerYour insurance premium is frozen at its current rateNothing further, as long as nobody else was hurt

5.Why is a glance in the mirrors not enough before you change lanes?

Motorcycle mirrors vibrate too much to be read at speedMirrors show only the lane you are already inMirrors are angled for a passenger rather than the riderA motorcycle has blind spots, so you must also turn your head and look

6.What kind of footwear gives a motorcyclist the best protection?

Sturdy boots that cover the ankleOpen sandals for better gripLightweight canvas sneakersAny footwear is fine as long as you can reach the pegs

7.A rider holding a New York motorcycle learner permit is out practicing. What is required of the supervising driver?

Ride ahead of the learner at all timesBe 21 or older, already hold a motorcycle license, and stay within a quarter mile of the learnerBe at least 18 and hold any class of driver licenseSit as a passenger on the learner's motorcycle for the entire practice session

8.How should your body be placed during a slow, tight turn such as a U-turn in a parking lot?

Lean your body over further than the motorcycleLean your body and the machine together at one angleHold your torso upright and let the motorcycle do the leaningSlide back on the seat and straighten your arms

9.Besides police, fire, and ambulance vehicles, New York's Move Over Law also protects:

Hazard vehicles, such as tow trucks and snow plows, showing amber hazard lightsOnly unmarked police carsCars parked along a city side street with no lights onVehicles sitting in a private driveway

10.You see a warning sign showing a motorcycle above the words 'GROOVED PAVEMENT.' What does it mean for you?

Motorcycles are banned from the road aheadThe pavement ahead has grooves that can make the motorcycle feel unstableYou must increase speed over the groovesThe road ahead is freshly paved and smooth