New York Motorcycle Practice Test 4

11.What is a leading cause of crashes that involve the motorcycle alone and no other vehicle?

Riders running wide in a bend and hitting the roadway edge or a fixed object beside itRiders stalling at intersectionsRiders using the front brake in a straight lineRiders signaling too early for a turn

12.What is the minimum following distance the New York manual recommends behind the vehicle ahead?

About half a secondOne car length, regardless of speedAt least two secondsFollowing distance does not matter on a motorcycle

13.How much of a traffic lane is a motorcyclist entitled to use?

Only the right half of the laneOnly the left half of the laneJust enough for the tires, so cars can shareThe full width of the lane

14.As you ride through a curve, where should you be looking?

Down at your front tireAt the vehicle directly ahead of youAt the edge line on your rightThrough the curve toward where you want to go

15.A friend claims a can of beer before a ride is safer than a mixed drink made with one shot of liquor. Is that claim correct?

Yes, beer holds far less alcohol than any mixed drinkYes, provided the beer is sipped slowlyNo, because beer actually holds more alcohol than the othersNo — beer, a single-shot mixed drink, a glass of wine and a wine cooler all carry about the same alcohol

16.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

17.The manual describes taking a turn or curve in four steps: Slow, Look, Lean, and Roll. What does the 'Roll' step involve?

Roll on the throttle to keep a steady speed through the curveRoll off the throttle and coast in neutralRoll the motorcycle onto the shoulderRoll your upper body toward the outside of the curve

18.When the road is wet or slippery, how should you adjust your following distance?

Keep it the same as on dry roadsIncrease it to more than two secondsReduce it so you can see the road betterFollow closely to draft behind the car

19.Why do drivers so often pull out in front of a motorcycle even when they have already seen it?

They assume any motorcycle can stop instantlyThey expect the rider to sound a horn firstA small vehicle looks further off and slower than it is, so they believe they have timeThey believe motorcycles are always required to yield

20.How much should you rely on your horn to keep other drivers away from you?

A motorcycle horn carries further than a car horn, so it is your best warningIt is loud enough to serve as your only warning deviceIt is quieter than a car horn, so use it but back it up with other actionsIt should be sounded only after you have already stopped