Massachusetts DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following should not be done at night? Increase your following distance. Use your high beam. Increase your speed Adjust your lane position when necessary.

2. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are Stopping in an unusual place. Being followed too closely. Stopping more quickly than others will expect Doing any of these.

3. On massachusetts state roadways and highways, what color background do informational signs not have? All of the answers listed. Lavender colored backgrounds. Blue colored backgrounds Brown colored backgrounds. White colored backgrounds.

4. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because: A motorcycle can accelerate faster than a car. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance.

5. Your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes: Only for normal stops. Only for emergency stops. Every time you slow or stop.

6. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Turn around and scan the area. Check your side mirrors frequently. Carry a passenger to check for you Stop and look around.

7. What should you do if a vehicle is traveling to close behind your motorcycle? Change lanes and let the vehicle pass, when it is safe to do so. Do nothing. Change lanes immediately Brake hard to get the other vehicle to back off. Speed up to get away from the vehicle.

8. Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination Every 3 years. Every 5 years. Annually.

9. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you? In heavy traffic. When preparing to turn at an intersection. When they want to pass you. All of these.

10. If you fail to turn off your turn signal it ____. Can cause someone to think you are turning and create an accident. Just makes a lot of noise but it's ok. Is not really a big deal Will cause you to get arrested.

11. When is it recommended that motorcycle operators should share a lane with another vehicle on massachusetts roadways? All motor vehicles are permitted to use the full lane of travel, so sharing a lane with another vehicle is not recommended and should be avoided. On weekends and holidays, weather permitting. When traffic is light None of the answers listed. During daylight hours, 20 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset.

12. A way for you to increase your safety at night is to All these answers are correct. Increase your following distance. Use your high beam Reduce your speed.

13. Rising off the seat slightly Should be done to fix a wobble. Should only be done by experienced drivers. Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock Is prohibited while riding motorcycles.

14. When following another vehicle, you should leave a space cushion of at least ____ seconds 5 6 2 3

15. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When unloading only. When parking for five minutes or less. When dropping off a passenger. When equipped with a disabled license plate.

16. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Green. Orange. Yellow. All of these colors.

17. You can only make a u-turn if: All of the listed answers. None of the listed answers. You are in the left most lane You aren't on the crest of a hill. There isn't a sign saying no u-turns.

18. When parking in a parallel parking space, you should park At an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb. At an angle with the front wheel touching the curb. Perpendicular to the curb without wheels touching Parallel to the curb without wheels touching.

19. When riding across a small, slippery surface, the rider should Use the highest gear possible. Avoid using the rear brake. Use your low beam headlight Pull in the clutch.

20. To maintain proper control of your motorcycle, your body posture should be: Both relaxed and erect. Relaxed. Hunched over Erect. Stiff.

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To operate a motorcycle in Massachusetts, you must have a motorcycle license. Licenses are issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). You can apply for a motorcycle learner's permit at the age of 16. At age 16 ½, you can apply for a Class M motorcycle license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your required documentation, pass the vision screening and the Class M knowledge test, and pay the fees. Once you have earned your motorcycle learner's permit, you can apply for a Class M license. Applicants over the age of 18 have the option to complete the Motorcycle Rider Education Program (MREP) or pass the Class M road test. Minors must successfully pass the MREP program and fulfill all junior operator requirements to receive a motorcycle license.

The Class M knowledge test is taken at your local RMV. The test contains 25 questions on road rules, the consequences of driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and other safety issues. You must answer 18 of the questions correctly to pass. The Class M road test is taken at the RMV and assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail the road test twice, you must successfully complete an RMV approved basic riding course before you can schedule another exam.