New York DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 5
Test 5 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 realize your tires are running on ice. Which set of inputs is safest?
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Answer C: Gentle steering, no sudden braking, and no sudden acceleration
Whatever grip is left is used up at once by any sudden input, so every movement of wheel, brake and accelerator must be slow and small.
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2. What civil penalty does New York impose on a driver who refuses a chemical test for a second time within five years, or who has a prior related conviction?
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Answer C: $750
A repeat chemical test refusal within five years, or one following a prior related conviction, carries a 750 dollar civil penalty in New York, more than the 500 dollar penalty for a first refusal.
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3. Who must wear an approved helmet on a motorcycle in New York State?
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Answer C: Every operator and every passenger
New York requires all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets meeting the federal standard in section 218.
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4. With the chin strap fastened, how can you check that a helmet is the right size?
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Answer A: Try to roll it forward off your head, since a good fit will not come off
The roll off test shows whether the helmet will stay on in a crash. If it can be rolled off the front of your head with the strap done up, it is too big.
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5. How does driving on overinflated tires affect the vehicle?
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Answer D: It gives a harsher ride and a smaller contact patch
An overinflated tire bulges in the middle, so less rubber touches the road, grip suffers and the ride becomes hard. The center of the tread wears first.
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6. Why is it useful to watch the vehicle two or three places ahead of you?
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Answer C: You get an earlier warning of slowing traffic than brake lights give
Trouble travels back through a line of traffic, so seeing it start several vehicles ahead gives you a head start on braking.
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7. An ambulance with lights and siren is coming toward you on an undivided two-lane road. What must you do?
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Answer A: Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes
On an undivided road, drivers in both directions clear the way, pulling to the right edge and stopping.
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8. When is it safe to return to your own lane after passing a vehicle?
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Answer C: Once you can see the whole front of that vehicle in your mirror
Seeing the entire front of the vehicle in the mirror proves there is a full vehicle length of clear road, which the rider cannot judge by feel alone.
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9. Which activity does New York's texting law specifically list as prohibited while driving, beyond sending a text message?
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Answer C: Viewing or transmitting a photograph
New York's texting statute covers viewing, taking or transmitting images, as well as composing, sending or reading messages and emails, while the vehicle is in motion.
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10. On a school speed limit sign, the part carrying the word SCHOOL is shown
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Answer A: in black on a fluorescent yellow-green background
The SCHOOL portion of the school speed limit sign uses the same fluorescent yellow-green background as school warning signs, while the speed portion keeps the standard regulatory appearance.
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11. You are waiting to turn left across two oncoming lanes when a driver in the near lane stops and waves you through. What should you do?
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Answer D: Turn only after checking the far lane yourself
The waving driver cannot give away the right of way of the traffic in the second lane, which may not be stopping at all.
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12. For a first Driving While Intoxicated conviction in New York, what does state law set as the maximum jail exposure alongside the fine and revocation?
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Answer D: Up to 1 year
A first DWI conviction in New York exposes the driver to a fine of 500 to 1,000 dollars, a license revocation of at least six months, and up to a year in jail.
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13. By how much may a work area speed limit exceed the highway's normal posted limit, at most, under New York law?
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Answer C: By 20 mph
A work area speed limit in New York may not exceed the normal posted speed limit by more than 20 mph, in addition to never being set below 25 mph.
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14. How does the point value for a phone or portable electronic device conviction change between a first and a third offense in New York?
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Answer C: It stays at 5 points while only the fine rises
New York keeps the point value for phone and device violations at 5 points regardless of how many prior convictions a driver has, while the fine escalates instead.
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15. How far ahead should you normally be looking while driving?
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Answer D: About 12 to 15 seconds of travel ahead
Looking that far ahead, roughly a block in town and much farther on a highway, gives you time to see a problem developing and adjust before it becomes an emergency.
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16. You want to pass on a two-lane road where several people are walking on the narrow shoulder ahead. What should you consider?
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Answer D: There is no escape room if the pass goes wrong, so wait for a better place
A pass depends on having somewhere to go if it goes wrong, and a shoulder occupied by pedestrians removes that option for both vehicles.
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17. What term does New York law use for a phone that does not require holding it in the hand to operate while driving?
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Answer A: Hands-free
New York's phone law exempts hands-free use, meaning the device can be operated without being held, from the handheld ban.
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18. When must the headlight and rear light of a motorcycle be lit in New York State?
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Answer A: At all times while operating on the road
New York requires the headlight and rear light to be on whenever a motorcycle is operated on the road, day or night.
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19. What is the maximum fine for a third or subsequent handheld phone or texting conviction within 18 months in New York?
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Answer C: $450
A third or subsequent phone or texting conviction within 18 months carries a maximum fine of 450 dollars in New York, the top of the three-tier schedule.
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20. What is the maximum speed in New York State when no speed limit is posted?
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Answer D: 55 mph
Where no limit is posted the New York maximum is 55 mph; 65 mph applies only on certain rural expressways where signs allow it.