New York motorcycle permit test

Practice for the New York motorcycle knowledge test: the state's own motorcycle rules plus national riding-safety questions from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.

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New York motorcycle rules

Each rule comes from an official state source. Rules change — check the current manual before your test.

In New York, how many of the 20 motorcycle written test questions must you answer correctly to pass? At least 14
In New York, how close must your supervising motorcycle driver stay while you ride on a motorcycle learner permit? Within 1/4 mile
In New York, who may supervise you while you ride on a motorcycle learner permit? A driver age 21 or older with a valid motorcycle license from any state
In New York, if you are under 18, how long must you wait after getting your motorcycle learner permit before the road test? At least 6 months
In New York, when must a motorcycle operator wear approved eye protection? Always, even if the motorcycle has a windshield
In New York, when must a motorcycle's headlight and rear light be on? At all times when you operate on the road
In New York State, what is the minimum age for a child to be a motorcycle passenger? There is no minimum: a child of any age can be a passenger
In New York, how high may a motorcycle's handlebars be? No higher than the shoulder height of the operator