How to PASS Your NY Motorcycle Written Exam (Practice Q&A)
Getting ready for your New York motorcycle written test? In this episode of Riding Counsel, Long Island motorcycle attorney Rich Jaffe puts co-host Millian (the “rookie”) in the hot seat and walks through real-style NY DMV motorcycle practice questions — with explanations that help you understand the why behind each answer.
If you want to ride legally, ride smart, and ride safe on NY roads, this is your crash course in motorcycle law, safety, and test strategy.
Chapters
- 00:00 – How to Pass the NY Motorcycle Test
- 00:24 – Introduction: Rich Jaffe and Millian
- 01:07 – DMV Practice Questions Begin
- 03:36 – Group Riding: Where to Put New Riders?
- 05:54 – Counter-Steering: The Physics You Need to Know
- 08:26 – Intersections: Best Lane Position for Visibility
- 10:46 – Threshold Braking vs. ABS
- 13:48 – Front vs. Rear Brake Power Distribution
- 15:50 – Safety: What to Do When a Dog Chases You
- 18:43 – Helmets: Where Do Most Impacts Happen?
- 20:34 – Hitting Obstacles: Throttle and Technique
- 23:10 – Final Score: Did the Rookie Pass?
What You’ll Learn (Perfect for NY DMV Prep):
- Emergency Braking: How threshold braking works and how it differs from ABS.
- Counter-Steering: The real physics behind leaning and turning a motorcycle at speed.
- Lane Position and Visibility: Smart positioning at intersections so drivers actually see you.
- Brake Power Distribution: Front vs. rear brake — who should do most of the work and why.
- Hazards and Animals: What to do when a dog chases you or obstacles suddenly appear.
- Group Riding Strategy: Where to place new riders in the pack to keep everyone safe.
These practice questions and explanations help you think like the exam — and like a safe rider — so you’re not just memorizing answers, you’re building real skills for the road.
About Your Host
Richard Jaffe is a dedicated personal injury attorney and motorcyclist who represents injured riders across New York. Through the Riding Counsel podcast, Rich combines real-world legal experience with rider-focused safety tips to help the community “Ride Right” and stay protected before and after a crash.
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Your Turn
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Legal and Exam Disclaimer
Attorney Advertising: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. No information provided herein creates an attorney–client relationship. Not legal advice.
Exam Disclaimer: The practice questions and answers in this video are for educational and entertainment purposes only and are not a substitute for official DMV study materials, driver education, or professional training.