New York City Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Which of the following is considered a hazardous place for motorcycles?

1. Highway on-ramps

2. Parked cars

3. Intersections

4. Rural roads

The correct answer is: Intersections

Intersections are considered a hazardous place for motorcycles due to the high potential for accidents and conflicts with other road users. At intersections, vehicles are often changing directions, turning, or stopping, creating a complex environment where motorcyclists are at risk of being overlooked by drivers, especially those in larger vehicles. The close proximity to other vehicles and the unpredictability of pedestrian movements further contribute to the hazards present. In contrast, while highway on-ramps, parked cars, and rural roads can present their own risks, they typically do not involve the same level of complexity as intersections do. Highway on-ramps may provide space for acceleration, parked cars can pose a danger with suddenly opening doors, and rural roads might have less traffic, resulting in a relatively lower risk compared to navigating the various movements and interactions at intersections where multiple road users converge.