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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-york/motorcycle.
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1. What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic signal means that operators should proceed with caution. When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow signal, slow down and look for hazards.
2. In New York, motorcycles are registered for _____ year(s).
Explanation
Though most motor vehicle registrations in New York State are for two years, motorcycle registrations last only one year. They expire annually on April 30.
3. 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.
4. When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Explanation
The center of a lane can be especially hazardous when wet. When it begins to rain, avoid the center of the road by riding in the tire tracks left by cars. The left tire track is often the best option.
5. 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.
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