NY DMV MOTORCYCLE PERMIT EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ approach surface hazards, are about to start from a stop and ride
in the left portion of the lane. Answer: Your passenger should tighten
his or her hold when you:
◉ increase your following distance, start slowing earlier as you
approach a stop and ride a little slower. Answer: When you ride with
passengers, you should:
◉ reduce your speed and watch the taillights of the car ahead to
detect bumps on the road; increase your following distance. Answer:
When riding at night, you should
◉ locking the front wheel. Answer: A front-wheel skid can be caused
by
◉ maximize the space cushion around you, avoid road hazards and
are not in a blind spot. Answer: By "choosing the best lane position"
you:
,◉ left side; right side Answer: In a staggered formation, the leader
rides in the __________ of the lane, while the second rider stays one
second behind in the ________ of the lane.
◉ take frequent rest breaks, limit the length of your trip and do not
drink alcohol. Answer: To prevent fatigue while riding:
◉ more than two abreast Answer: When traveling in a group,
motorcycle riders should never ride:
◉ Prescription, Over the counter and Illegal Answer: Which of the
following kinds of drugs can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle?
◉ cover the clutch and the brake (high risk areas) Answer: In
potential high-risk areas, such as intersections and school zones,
motorcycle riders should:
◉ you can never ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic Answer:
You can ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
◉ Only protects your eyes Answer: A plastic shatter-resistance face
shield
,◉ Involves riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six
months Answer: More than half of all crashes
◉ Be worn day and night Answer: Reflective clothing should
◉ Use both brakes at the same time Answer: The best way to stop
quickly is to
◉ Ride in the tire tracks left by cars Answer: When it starts to rain it
is usually best to
◉ Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
Answer: If your motorcycle starts to wobble
◉ Approach the animal slowly, then speed up Answer: If you are
chased by a dog
◉ Lean as you lean Answer: Passengers should
◉ lean together at the same angle Answer: While making normal
turns, the rider and the motorcycle must
◉ before the turn Answer: When approaching a turn, motorcyclists
should you reduce their speed:
, ◉ Just behind the leader Answer: When riding in a group,
inexperience riders should position themselves
◉ Answer: When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be
placed:
◉ Turn your just your head and eyes to look where you are going
Answer: When you ride, you should
◉ Change lanes and let them pass Answer: Usually, a good way to
handle tailgaters is to
◉ Cover the clutch and the brakes Answer: To reduce your reaction
time, you should
◉ Doesn't mean the driver will yield Answer: Making eye contact
with other drivers
◉ Side effects may still remain Answer: If you wait an hour for each
drink before you ride
◉ You will slow down suddenly Answer: It is MOST important to
flash your brake light when
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ approach surface hazards, are about to start from a stop and ride
in the left portion of the lane. Answer: Your passenger should tighten
his or her hold when you:
◉ increase your following distance, start slowing earlier as you
approach a stop and ride a little slower. Answer: When you ride with
passengers, you should:
◉ reduce your speed and watch the taillights of the car ahead to
detect bumps on the road; increase your following distance. Answer:
When riding at night, you should
◉ locking the front wheel. Answer: A front-wheel skid can be caused
by
◉ maximize the space cushion around you, avoid road hazards and
are not in a blind spot. Answer: By "choosing the best lane position"
you:
,◉ left side; right side Answer: In a staggered formation, the leader
rides in the __________ of the lane, while the second rider stays one
second behind in the ________ of the lane.
◉ take frequent rest breaks, limit the length of your trip and do not
drink alcohol. Answer: To prevent fatigue while riding:
◉ more than two abreast Answer: When traveling in a group,
motorcycle riders should never ride:
◉ Prescription, Over the counter and Illegal Answer: Which of the
following kinds of drugs can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle?
◉ cover the clutch and the brake (high risk areas) Answer: In
potential high-risk areas, such as intersections and school zones,
motorcycle riders should:
◉ you can never ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic Answer:
You can ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
◉ Only protects your eyes Answer: A plastic shatter-resistance face
shield
,◉ Involves riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six
months Answer: More than half of all crashes
◉ Be worn day and night Answer: Reflective clothing should
◉ Use both brakes at the same time Answer: The best way to stop
quickly is to
◉ Ride in the tire tracks left by cars Answer: When it starts to rain it
is usually best to
◉ Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
Answer: If your motorcycle starts to wobble
◉ Approach the animal slowly, then speed up Answer: If you are
chased by a dog
◉ Lean as you lean Answer: Passengers should
◉ lean together at the same angle Answer: While making normal
turns, the rider and the motorcycle must
◉ before the turn Answer: When approaching a turn, motorcyclists
should you reduce their speed:
, ◉ Just behind the leader Answer: When riding in a group,
inexperience riders should position themselves
◉ Answer: When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be
placed:
◉ Turn your just your head and eyes to look where you are going
Answer: When you ride, you should
◉ Change lanes and let them pass Answer: Usually, a good way to
handle tailgaters is to
◉ Cover the clutch and the brakes Answer: To reduce your reaction
time, you should
◉ Doesn't mean the driver will yield Answer: Making eye contact
with other drivers
◉ Side effects may still remain Answer: If you wait an hour for each
drink before you ride
◉ You will slow down suddenly Answer: It is MOST important to
flash your brake light when
