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://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-york/motorcycle.
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16. Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes happen on trips shorter than five miles, just a few minutes after the rider starts out.
17. Signs informing road users about the locations of services are:
Explanation
Signs announcing the presence of services (such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals) are blue with white lettering and/or symbols.
18. What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
Explanation
No single lane position is always best and no single lane position should always be avoided. Adjust your lane position as road and traffic conditions change, choosing a position that will maximize your space cushion and allow other drivers to see you more easily.
19. When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
Explanation
While a staggered formation is generally recommended, riders in a group should move into a single-file formation when taking curves, taking turns, entering a highway, or leaving a highway.
20. The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Explanation