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  • Updated for January 2025
  • Based on official New York 2025 Driver's manual

Free New York DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

Riding a motorcycle in the Big Apple will make you feel like the main character of a movie. Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset is an unforgettable experience, and it’s much more memorable on two wheels. However, traffic in New York presents several challenges that might overwhelm beginners, so you should master the various aspects of safe riding before venturing out onto the busy streets.

Take our New York DMV motorcycle permit practice tests to evaluate your knowledge before the knowledge exam day comes. Each practice test has been designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official motorcycle knowledge test. You must answer 30 multiple-choice questions based on the official New York motorcycle operator manual (New York Motorcycle Manual). Our helpful automated assistant will be present during each training session, ready to provide personalized answers to your individual questions. You can also request hints that nudge you in the right direction or real-life examples that help strengthen your understanding of this subject.

Our New York motorcycle permit practice tests can also be used as an educational tool by beginners who struggle to understand riding theory. We recommend ignoring your score during the first few attempts. Regardless of your choice, we’ll point out the correct answer and provide immediate feedback. Pay attention to this detailed explanation and note it down in a notebook or notebook app. There are several features you can use to personalize your experience. Open the “Test settings” menu on the left side of the page to activate the voice-over function, which uses an artificial voice to read the questions and answer choices aloud. Listening to the questions can help minimize distractions, making it an ideal choice for those who study in busy environments.

The main goal of this intuitive tool is to make you a safe and responsible rider who enjoys the freedom of the open road while also adhering to local laws and regulations. Obtaining a passing score on the official motorcycle knowledge exam should be a temporary goal. In the learning phase, focus on building the foundation for your riding skills. There are no shortcuts, but our motorcycle permit practice tests can boost your learning potential and shorten the time it takes you to become a licensed rider in New York State.

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What you need to know

4.35 out of 5 • 369 votes
5 min to complete
Available in EN, ES, RU
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual NY DMV exam

20

questions

14

correct answers to pass

70%

passing score

16 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. Where are the clutch and front brake lever located?
  2. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by
  3. If you need to both brake and swerve to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
  4. Before each ride, you should adjust
  5. When should you use both the front and rear brakes to stop?
  6. In which of these situations is a driver likely to try to share your lane?
  7. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who
  8. For safe riding, you should maintain a following distance of at least
  9. The center lane position is best for
  10. To ride safely on a slippery surface, you should
  11. To help balance yourself in turns, you should
  12. Which lane position should always be avoided?
  13. Motorcycles require __________ lane width to operate safely.
  14. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
  15. How should a group of motorcyclists pass a vehicle?
  16. To stop safely on a curve, you should
  17. In which of the following situations should you NOT increase your following distance?
  18. Which of the following can shorten your reaction time?
  19. Which of the following surfaces provide relatively poor traction?
  20. When parking against the curb, you should park at a ________ angle.
  21. The safest formation when you're riding in a group is
  22. Which of the following are hazards associated with passing a line of parked cars?
  23. ____________ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
  24. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned
  25. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?
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