2025 New York Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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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11. ______ 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.
12. When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:
Explanation
Riders in a group should overtake another vehicle one at a time. Each rider should complete their pass and resume their position in the group formation before the next rider begins to pass.
13. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
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.
14. If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Explanation
When preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, ride in the left portion of your lane to increase your line of sight and to make yourself more visible to any drivers in the passing lane. Use your mirrors and turn your head to check for traffic before changing lanes.
15. If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:
Explanation
It is best to entirely avoid slippery stretches of road. However, if there is no way to avoid such an area, keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as possible.
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