New York Motorcycle Practice Test 8

11.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

12.You are riding straight through an intersection, and an oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path. You should:

Assume the driver sees you and keep your speedSlow down, cover your brakes, and be ready to stop or take evasive actionSpeed up to clear the intersection firstMove onto the shoulder to pass on the right

13.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

14.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

15.What does the manual say about riding after taking alcohol together with another drug?

One cancels out the effect of the otherThe pair is more dangerous than either one taken aloneThe mixture matters only when the drug was prescribedThere is no measurable difference from drinking by itself

16.When is it most worth flashing your brake light before you slow down?

When you are slowing somewhere drivers would not expect it, such as partway down a block or at an alleyWhen you are stopping at a signal behind a long line of carsOnly when your turn signals have stopped workingAny time you are first in line at an intersection

17.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

18.An emergency vehicle comes up behind you using its siren and flashing lights. As a motorcyclist, you should:

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until it passesSpeed up to stay ahead of itStop immediately in your lane wherever you areMove into the left lane and keep riding

19.While braking in a straight line, your rear wheel locks up and begins to skid. What should you do?

Keep the rear brake locked until you have stopped, since you are going straightInstantly release the rear brake in the middle of the skidGrab a large handful of front brake at the same timeLet go of the handlebars

20.Among motorcyclists killed in crashes who had been drinking, what does the manual report about their alcohol levels?

Every one of them was over the legal limitMost were over the limit, and the rest had not been drinking at allOnly about a third were over the limit; the others still had enough alcohol to dull their skillsNone of their levels could be measured accurately