2025 New York Motorcycle Permit Test 3
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New York when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New York please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-york/motorcycle.
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11. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Explanation
Do not try to accelerate out of a wobble because doing so will only make the motorcycle more unstable. Instead, grip the handlebars firmly, slow down by gradually closing the throttle, move your weight as far forward and downward as possible, and pull off the road as soon as you can. Avoid applying the brakes, as this may also worsen the wobble.
12. When approaching an intersection controlled by a four-way traffic signal that is not working, you should:
Explanation
If a four-way traffic signal is not working, operators should treat the signal like a stop sign. If an officer is directing traffic, road users should follow the directions given by the officer.
13. To help other drivers see you, you should wear:
Explanation
Wearing brightly-colored clothing will help you to be seen by other road users. Wear clothes that increase your visibility both during the day and at night.
14. ______ are often used on road surfaces to direct operators into the proper lanes for turning.
Explanation
When approaching an intersection, a rider may come across white arrows painted onto the pavement. These arrows tell operators the direction in which they must travel from the indicated lane after following the instructions of any signs or signals.
15. If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:
Explanation
Because tires have less traction when a motorcycle is leaning than when it is upright, always try to position your motorcycle in an upright position before braking. If you must brake while in a curve, apply the brakes more smoothly and gradually than if your motorcycle was traveling on a straightaway.
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