New York DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 1
Test 1 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 14 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real New York test.
- Questions20
- Correct to pass14
- Passing score70%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. You are traveling at the same speed as a vehicle in the next lane, just behind its rear door. What should you do?
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Answer B: Change your speed so that you leave that driver's blind spot
That position is the classic blind spot. Slow slightly or move ahead so the other driver can see you before deciding to change lanes.
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2. What effect does low tire pressure have on a motorcycle?
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Answer C: It makes steering, braking and general handling worse
An underinflated tire changes shape under load, which makes the motorcycle steer heavily and respond unpredictably.
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3. A speed limit sign carries a second panel reading TRUCKS 55. What does that panel do?
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Answer B: It sets a lower legal limit for trucks
A truck speed limit panel is regulatory, so trucks are bound by the lower figure while other traffic keeps to the main limit.
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4. In most states, how far before a turn must your signal already be on in city traffic?
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Answer B: At least 100 feet, roughly the length of six or seven cars
Most states require the signal for at least 100 feet before a turn in city driving, which gives drivers behind you time to react before you slow; several require more at higher speeds.
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5. Beyond emergency vehicles, which other vehicle type does New York's Move Over law specifically identify by its amber warning lights?
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Answer A: A hazard vehicle marked with amber lights
New York's Move Over law names hazard vehicles displaying amber lights, alongside tow and recovery vehicles and snow and ice removal vehicles, as protected road users.
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6. How does New York's penalty structure treat a first Driving While Ability Impaired by alcohol conviction compared with a first DWI conviction?
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Answer A: DWAI carries a lower fine range and a shorter license suspension than DWI
A first DWAI conviction brings a 300 to 500 dollar fine and a 90 day suspension, both lighter than the 500 to 1,000 dollar fine and six month revocation that a first DWI carries.
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7. You have stopped after a crash. Why should the engines of the vehicles involved be switched off?
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Answer A: To reduce the risk of a fire starting around any fuel that has spilled
Crashes often break fuel lines, and a running engine is a source of ignition, so switching off lowers the risk of fire.
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8. What term does the New York DMV use for a driver who racks up a series of violations in a short span of time, triggering administrative action?
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Answer B: A persistent violator
The DMV point system is designed to identify persistent violators, drivers who commit a series of violations within a short period, for suspension action.
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9. The overhead signal above your lane changes to a steady yellow X. What should you do?
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Answer B: Prepare to move out of that lane
A steady yellow X warns that the lane is about to close, so drivers should get ready to vacate it in favor of an open lane.
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10. What hearing rights does a New York driver have after being notified of a license suspension for refusing a chemical test?
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Answer B: A hearing limited to specific issues such as whether the arrest was lawful and whether a refusal warning was given
New York limits the refusal hearing to four issues, including whether there were reasonable grounds for the stop, a lawful arrest, a proper warning, and whether the refusal occurred.
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11. You reach a one-lane bridge and a vehicle is already partway across it coming toward you. What should you do?
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Answer D: Stop before the bridge and let it come through
A vehicle already on a one-lane bridge has the right of way, and the driver who has not yet entered waits at the approach.
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12. When should a rider avoid a tinted face shield or tinted goggles?
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Answer C: At night and in other low light conditions
A tint cuts the amount of light reaching the eyes, which makes hazards much harder to pick out once daylight fades.
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13. On a parkway or controlled-access highway, New York's Move Over law protects which vehicles parked on the shoulder?
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Answer C: Any vehicle parked there, not just emergency or hazard vehicles
On a parkway or controlled-access highway, New York's Move Over law extends to any vehicle parked on the shoulder, not only emergency, hazard, tow or snow removal vehicles.
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14. How many points does New York add to a driving record for a following too closely conviction?
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Answer A: 4 points
New York assigns 4 points for a following too closely conviction, the same weight given to a number of other moderate moving violations.
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15. How soon after moving must a New York driver license holder notify the DMV of a new address?
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Answer D: Within 10 days of the move
New York law requires a driver to report an address change to the DMV within 10 days, by mail, by form MV-232, or online through MyDMV.
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16. Is it acceptable to drive with your vehicle straddling the line between two lanes?
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Answer D: No, you must drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane
A vehicle astride the line takes up two lanes and leaves the drivers around it unable to predict where it will go.
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17. Which of these devices falls under New York's portable electronic device law, alongside mobile phones?
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Answer B: A handheld electronic gaming device
New York's portable electronic device statute defines the term broadly enough to include electronic games, laptop computers and pagers, not just phones.
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18. What limit does New York place on motorcycle handlebar height?
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Answer B: They may not rise above the operator's shoulder height
New York requires handlebars no higher than the shoulder height of the operator, one of several equipment rules that also cover mirrors, brakes on both wheels and mufflers without removable baffles.
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19. When may a New York motorcycle operator ride without approved eye protection?
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Answer B: Never, because eye protection is required even with a windshield
New York requires approved eye protection meeting the ANSI Z87.1 standard for every operator, even if the motorcycle is fitted with an approved windshield.
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20. An entrance ramp joins a highway just before an exit ramp leaves it. What should you expect in that short section?
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Answer D: Vehicles crossing paths as some enter and others leave
In a weaving section entering traffic moves left while exiting traffic moves right over the same short stretch, so lane changes there need extra room and extra care.