Motorcycle Written Test - NY DMV Flashcards

Motorcycle Written Test - NY DMV Flashcards One difference between a sport bike & a cruiser: you turn more with your body on a sport bike by leaning On a wet road, generally the most slippery part of the lane

is:

the center of the lane In order to adjust to problems ahead when following a car,

you should look:

over, or through, the car ahead The car below is waiting to enter the intersection. It is best

to:

Reduce speed and be ready to react.

To swerve correctly:Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

In New York State, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is equal to being intoxicated?

0.08

A passenger should hold on to:the operator

A passenger should sit behind the operator: as close as possible

When riding in traffic at night, one way to locate bumps in

the road is to:

watch the taillights of the car ahead

Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to: Change lanes and let them pass.

When following a car at a safe distance, you should

position the motorcycle where you can see the:

car's inside rearview mirror

If you wait an hour for each drink before riding: Side effects may still remain

The cables, hydraulic lines and controls on the motorcycle

should be checked:

before each ride

When you slow down for a stop, you should: begin to downshift as you slow down

You are being passed by a car on a two-lane road, you

should move toward:

the center part of your lane

Passengers should:Lean as you lean.

When the motorcycle is stopped, a passenger should:keep both feet on the footpegs

Most collisions between cars and motorcycles happen:at intersections

When it starts to rain it is usually best to: Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.If your throttle sticks while in traffic, the first thing you

should do is:

pull in the clutch lever Which of the following practices is recommended for operating a motorcycle?generally brake both wheels for a safe stop

When riding in unfamiliar cycle, you should: allow extra stopping distance

When you ride, you should:Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.When motorcyclists ride in groups, the pace should be set

by:

the tailender Which of the following will not assist in making safe turns?changing gears while making the turn All of the following apply to carrying passengers safely

except:

• avoid an unnecessary motion or talkb) instruct

passengers to get on the motorcycle after the engine has startedc) operated at a somewhat higher speed to adjust for the added weight of the passenger

The best thing you can do to make the motorcycle visible to

oncoming drivers is:

to keep the headlight on at all times If your motorcycle starts to wobble:Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

If you are chased by a dog:Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)?allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

Reflective clothing should:Be worn day and night

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends mostly on the

amount of alcohol you consume and:

your body weight On a paved two lane road, sand and gravel are most likely

to collect:

near the side of the road

The best way to stop quickly is to:Use both brakes at the same time.

When an operator uses "highway pegs" rather than regular

pegs, it takes:

more time to brake Which of the following is required as protective equipment for a motorcyclist?face shield or goggles When riding in a staggered formation, you should change

into a single line when:

turning corners All of the following can best allow you to ride safely over

most obstacles you would find on the highway except:

• holding onto the grips tightlyb) rising slightly on the

footpegsc) shifting your weight as far back as you can

A plastic shatter-resistant face shield: Helps protect your whole face.

More than half of all crashes:Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six months.To turn a corner at high speed, you should lean: more than you would at low speed The sign "steel dock bridge" warns the motorcyclist that the

road on the bridge will:

be hazardous at normal driving speeds If you have a blowout, you should hold onto the handgrips

lightly and:

slowly ease off the throttle To avoid panic stops or sudden swerves you should do all

of the following except:

change lanes frequently to see ahead All of the following items are required on all motorcycles in

New York State except:

• a tail lampb) fendersc) a horn

When riding in heavy bumper to bumper traffic you should:maintain a center lane position Unless otherwise directed by signs or pavement marking:you must angle the motorcycle out from the curb

Making eye contact with other drivers:Doesn't mean that the driver will yield.

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should

position themselves:

Just behind the leader.To reduce your reaction time, you should. Cover the clutch and the brakes.

Convex mirrors make vehicles look:farther away than they are

Which of the following is required on all motorcycles in New York State?a stop lamp&license plate lamp If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must stop, it is

usually best to:

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.Why must the motorcyclist be especially aware of his speed to avoid accidents?the operator is not protected as well as in other vehicles

It is MOST important to flash your brake light when:You will slow suddenly.

At night the item most visible to drivers following you is:a reflective vest

An operator should talk to a passenger:to warn him of sudden movements of the motorcycle When riding over loose gravel or sand on the road, you

should:

avoid sudden or quick movement When riding at night your following distance should be:more distance than during the day

In a normal turn, the rider should:lean in the same direction as the motorcycle

Failure to cancel a turn signal is most likely to:cause other drivers to pull into your path

When crossing a bridge with a metal grating, you should:ride straight across

To handle a high speed wobble:don't fight the wobble; stay off the brakes

When can motorcyclists ride three abreast in the same traffic lane?at no time The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?About three-quarters.