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Free New York DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2024

Based on 2024 NY motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
9mistakes allowed
70%passing score

Are you studying to get your New York Motorcycle Class M license? Our unique motorcycle practice test is free and designed to help you study for the New York State Motorcycle exam. All of our practice questions is based on the information found in the New York Motorcycle Manual. For the highest success rate, read and study the manual before answering these questions! Each question on this test has four answers to choose from. Only one answer for each question is correct. If you are still unsure after reading the question and the answer choices, you may use our hint feature to read additional information that will help you answer the question. Remember, there won’t be any hints on the state exam! When you choose a correct answer, you’ll move on to the next question. If you choose a wrong answer, we’ll show you the correct one and give you an explanation. To pass this practice test, you must answer 21 of the 25 questions correctly. Although this is a helpful study tool, passing this exam will not guarantee you will pass the state exam. Good luck and happy studying!

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What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions20
How many correct answers to pass14
Passing score70%
Minimum age to apply16
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. Where are the clutch and front brake lever located?
  2. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by
  3. If you need to both brake and swerve to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
  4. Before each ride, you should adjust
  5. When should you use both the front and rear brakes to stop?
  6. In which of these situations is a driver likely to try to share your lane?
  7. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who
  8. For safe riding, you should maintain a following distance of at least
  9. The center lane position is best for
  10. To ride safely on a slippery surface, you should
  11. To help balance yourself in turns, you should
  12. Which lane position should always be avoided?
  13. Motorcycles require __________ lane width to operate safely.
  14. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
  15. How should a group of motorcyclists pass a vehicle?
  16. To stop safely on a curve, you should
  17. In which of the following situations should you NOT increase your following distance?
  18. Which of the following can shorten your reaction time?
  19. Which of the following surfaces provide relatively poor traction?
  20. When parking against the curb, you should park at a ________ angle.
  21. The safest formation when you're riding in a group is
  22. Which of the following are hazards associated with passing a line of parked cars?
  23. ____________ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
  24. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned
  25. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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