New York Motorcycle Practice Test 7

11.New York's equipment rules put a ceiling on how high a motorcycle's handlebars may be mounted. What is that ceiling?

No higher than the operator's shouldersNo higher than the operator's eye levelNo higher than the top of the windshieldNo higher than the seat

12.Before carrying a passenger, your motorcycle must have:

A proper passenger seat and footrestsA sidecar attached to the frameA windshieldA two-way radio

13.Why is keeping a generous space cushion around your motorcycle especially important?

Because a motorcycle is harder to see and needs room to react and maneuverBecause motorcycles cannot use their brakes in trafficBecause the law requires exactly four seconds at all timesBecause it lets you legally split lanes

14.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

15.The engine loses power and its note changes, which can mean it is starting to seize. What is your first move?

Pull in the clutch to separate the engine from the rear wheelOpen the throttle wide to clear the engine outShift up a gear and press on to the next townStamp on the rear brake to stop the wheel

16.Under New York law, while operating a motorcycle you may NOT:

Talk on a hand-held mobile phone or text on a portable deviceRide with your headlight turned onTalk on a hands-free mobile phoneSignal before you change lanes

17.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

18.New York's Driver's Manual says motorcyclists, like pedestrians, bicyclists and skaters, face extra risk on the road. What does this mean for you as a rider?

Riders are easily hurt and easily missed, so everyone must watch out for them and other exposed usersMotorcyclists always have the right of way over carsOnly pedestrians face extra risk, never ridersVulnerable users must stay off public roads

19.How often does New York require a registered motorcycle to pass a safety inspection?

Only when it changes ownersEvery two years, the same as most passenger carsAt least once every 12 monthsTwice a year, in spring and in fall

20.There is no way around an object lying in the road. What should you be doing as your wheels reach it?

Braking hard exactly as the front tire makes contactStaying firmly seated with all your weight on the saddleEasing your weight onto the footpegs and lifting clear of the saddle so knees and elbows soak up the joltLeaning the machine over so only one tire touches it