New York Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the New York State Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the normal minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
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What is the normal minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
- A One second
- B Four seconds
- C One motorcycle length per 10 mph
- D Two seconds
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D. Two seconds
Normally keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead, counted from when its rear bumper passes a fixed marker. Motorcycles need as much distance to stop as cars, and following too closely is a major factor in motorcycle crashes.
Source: New York State Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC), page 17
When you pass another vehicle, how should you handle its blind spot?
- A Slow down and stay beside the vehicle until it sees you
- B Sound your horn and hold your position in the blind spot
- C Ride through the blind spot as quickly as possible
- D Move to the far left edge of the passing lane
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C. Ride through the blind spot as quickly as possible
When passing, ride through the blind spot as quickly as possible, then signal and check mirrors and over your shoulder before returning. The less time you spend where the driver can't see you, the less chance of being sideswiped.
Source: New York State Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC), page 19
In New York, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver legally intoxicated?
- A 0.08 percent or above
- B 0.10 percent or above
- C 0.05 percent or above
- D 0.02 percent or above
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A. 0.08 percent or above
In New York, a driver with a BAC of .08 percent or above is legally intoxicated. Impairment begins well below that limit, so the only safe choice is not to drink and ride.
Source: New York State Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC), page 41
You must stop quickly while leaning in a curve. What is the best technique?
- A Brake hard immediately while staying leaned over
- B Use only the rear brake until you leave the curve
- C Straighten the motorcycle upright first, then brake
- D Accelerate through the curve, then stop
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C. Straighten the motorcycle upright first, then brake
If you must stop quickly in a curve, the best technique is to straighten the bike upright first and then brake. If that isn't possible, brake lightly and reduce throttle, adding pressure as the bike straightens.
Source: New York State Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC), page 28