New York Motorcycle Licensing, Gear and Checks Practice Test

What the New York State Motorcycle Operator's Manual says about licensing, gear and checks

• Licenses

  A New York motorcycle learner must be supervised by someone at least 21 with a valid motorcycle license who stays within a quarter mile at all times. Section 1

• Licenses

  New York's motorcycle written test is based on both the Motorcycle Manual and the Driver's Manual, which covers applying for a license, junior and learner permit restrictions, suspension and revocation, and registration, title and insurance. Section 1

• Licenses

  New York's motorcycle road test includes left and right circles and figure-eights on public streets. Section 1

• Registration, Inspection, Insurance

  Motorcycles are not covered by New York's no-fault insurance provisions, so riders should know the limits of their coverage for themselves and passengers. Section 1

• The Course

  The MSF Basic RiderCourse (BRC), approved by the New York DMV for beginners, is 16 hours of classroom and riding instruction taught by MSF-certified instructors on lightweight 100–350cc motorcycles provided for off-street class use. Section 6

• Waiver of Skills Test

  The Class M skills test may be waived after an approved Basic RiderCourse at a New York Motorcycle Safety Program site, if you also hold a valid New York driver license and a motorcycle learner permit (get the permit before applying for the waiver). Section 6

Where it is in the New York State Motorcycle Operator's Manual

• Section 1Section 1 · New York licenses, registration and required equipment
• Section 2Section 2 · Preparing to ride: gear, helmets and the motorcycle check
• Section 5Section 5 · The license tests
• Section 6Section 6 · Rider courses and the road test waiver

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