NY DMV Motorcycle Permit Flashcards

NY DMV Motorcycle Permit Flashcards Lighten the load if it is heavy or shift so the weight is centered lower and father forward, check for mechanical issues How to ride when bike wobbles 90 day suspension and minimum 6 month revocation for conviction of these offenses committed within 5 years of any previous alcohol or drug violation First alcohol or drug-related violation (except Zero

Tolerance) by a driver under 21:

3 seconds or moreFour steps to safely completing a turn:

Straighten the bike and then brake if possible, but if not then apply light brakes and reduce throttle How should you cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your course?

Keep it locked until a complete stopHow to stop in a curve/turn:

In the tire tracks left by cars (left is usually best but depends on traffic conditions) What should you do when riding over slippery patch?Keep off the brakes, reduce speed, keep the bike straight, and if possible squeeze the clutch and coast How to tell when the front wheel goes flat while riding Keep load low and keep it forward (over or in front of the rear axle), distribute evenly Where should beginners go in a group?More difficult than braking on a straightaway How long should your follow distance be if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, the road is slippery, or there is heavy traffic?Hold handle grips firmly and keep a straight course, ease off throttle (if braking is necessary, gradually apply on the tire that is not flat if you know which it is) What to do when throttle is stuck Reduce speed, increase distance, use the car ahead to see, use high beams, be flexible about lane position

One way to avoid crashes is to:

The back end is jerking from side to side Do most crashes happen on short or long trips?Start at the outside of the curve, then move towards the inside as you turn, and move to the outside once you pass the center to exit (or just stay in the center of the lane) When is a road the most slippery?In intersections, before changing lanes, before you slow down

When driving at night:

Pull over and check chain and sprockets, may help to tighten chain, but may have to replace both if the issue is a worn or stretched chain What to do when chain breaks Only your headWhat does SEE stand for?

To stop quickly, you should:Use both brakes

What portion of the lane should you be in while someone attempts to pass you from behind?Center 30 mph or lessHow often should you check oil and fluid levels?May lose engine power or notice change in engine sound - squeeze clutch to disengage and pull over to check the oil and let cool before restarting How to instruct passengers

Slow, look, press, and rollOne way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is

if:

WeeklyHow many riders can share a lane?First violation: 6 month suspension, second violation: minimum 1 year revocation or until 21 (whichever is longer), results in civil penalty of at least $125

DUI conviction outside NY state:

Will immediately lose power to rear wheel, so brake to stop immediately What to do when engine seizes Which part of the lane should you usually use when passing parked cars?Left

3/4When you ride you should turn:

Minimum 1 year revocation for most drivers Zero Tolerance law for drivers under 21 (BAC 0.02% to

0.07%):

Ride slower (especially in curves, corners, or bumps), start slowing earlier as approaching a stop, open up larger space cushion, wait for larger gaps to cross, enter, or merge in traffic How to carry loads What formation should the group ride in? Staggered What do you do when being chased by a dog? Approach the animal slowly, then speed up Minimum 1 year revocationSecond alcohol or drug-related violation (except Zero

Tolerance) by a driver under 21:

At a 45 degree angleHow can you increase your line of sight and effective radius of a turn when no traffic is present?The steering will feel heavyWhat to do when either tire goes flat

One at a timeDriving while intoxicated (DWI) or 0.08% BAC:

Short trips (less than 5 miles)What speed are most riders going when a crash occurs?Release the front brake, then firmly reapply it What should you do if the rear wheel locks when braking on good traction surface?Grip handlebars firmly but do not fight the wobble, close throttle gradually but do not brake, move weight as far forward and down as possible, pull off the road What to do when chain slips Do cars or motorcycles have longer stopping distance?Neither - about the same Separate breaking and swervingWhat should you do if the front wheel locks when braking?

• month suspension and minimum 1 year revocation for

conviction of these offenses committed within 10 years of any previous alcohol or drug violation DWAI or 0.05% BAC Minimum 6 month license revocationDriving while ability impaired by a drug (DWAI-Drug): Minimum 1 year revocation OR until 21 (whichever is longer)

Chemical test refusal:

When braking, you should use:Both brakes

When slowing more quickly than others might expect, where others might not expect, or when someone is following closely When is it most important to check mirrors?Just as it begins to rain, gravel or sand, mud, snow, or ice, lane markings, steel plates/manhole covers What part of the lane should you ride in when the roads are slippery?

Maximum straight-line braking is done by: Using the front and rear brakes simultaneously without locking either wheel Get on bike only after engine is started, sit as far forward as possible, hold firmly to waist, hips, or belt, keep both feet on pegs even when stopped, keep legs away from moving parts, lean as you lean, tighten hold when necessary How to ride with passengers Try to free it by twisting it back and forth a few times - if this doesn't work, pull the clutch and switch the engine kill switch so you can stop What to do when the bike wobbles What are the factors in determining BAC? Amount and speed of consumption, body weight If attempting to brake in a curve, you should: Braking in a turn is: Search, evaluate, executeWhen is it especially important to flash your brake light?12How much of total power does the front brake carry?Directly behind the leaderHow should groups pass a vehicle?What formation should the group ride in when entering a curve?Single file 2Scan path of travel how many seconds ahead?