Massachusetts DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Not following or meeting. Meeting. Following. All of these answers are correct.

2. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Handlebars. Helmet. Suspension Saddlebags.

3. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle. Not change gears. Change gears.

4. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

5. A crosswalk is marked by two white lines and is for: All of the listed answers. Cars to ride across if no one is around. None of the listed answers Pedestrians to walk across. Deer to cross safely.

6. You should increase your following distance In heavy traffic. On single-lane roads. During the day When it is windy.

7. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Bent at a 90-degree angle. Slightly bent at the elbows. Locked at the elbows Positioned with your hands above your elbows.

8. The motorcycle's handlebars must not: Come up higher than the rider's shoulders when properly seated. Have tassels attached to them. Fall below the rider's shoulders when properly seated None of the listed answers.

9. When approaching a rotary, you should: Enter immediately, and blend in. All of the listed answers. Yield to vehicles in the rotary Be aware of the other drivers around and in the rotary.

10. 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.

11. When traveling on wet pavement, what can be done to make the drive safer? None of the answers listed. Travel closer to other cars. Speed up Ride in the tire tracks of the cars in front of you.

12. A steady yellow light means: The light is changing to green. Both the light is changing to red and you need to slow and stop if you aren't in the intersection already. You need to slow and stop if you aren't in the intersection already The light is staying yellow and you can go whenever. The light is changing to red.

13. When carrying a load, you should Keep it high. Distribute the load evenly. Secure it as far back as possible Only use approved luggage holders.

14. In order to obtain a license, a person must be ____ years of age or older. 15.00 16.00 17.00 16.50

15. Which brake on a motorcycle holds the majority of the effective stopping power? Both brakes are equally effective and share the same amount of effective stopping power. The front brake holds the majority of the effective stopping power on a motorcycle. None of the answers listed are correct All of the answers listed are correct. The rear brake holds the majority of the effective stopping power on a motorcycle.

16. According to massachusetts state law, you must not drive a motorized bicycle at speeds greater than ____ mph. 15 35 25 20

17. To avoid confusing other drivers you should: Increase the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated. Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn. Use your horn only in emergency situations.

18. What should you do when starting your engine uphill? Nothing special, just start your motorcycle normally. None of the listed answers are correct. Let the motorcycle roll back, then apply the throttle Start the motorcycle in first gear and use extra throttle. Use the front brake to hold the motorcycle before you shift into gear.

19. When approaching an intersection, to stay safe you need to Remain alert and search for vehicles turning ahead. Select a lane position that increases cycle visibility. Pass with caution and adjust cycle speed. All of the above.

20. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Tip over your motorcycle. Run off the right edge of the road. Hit the vehicle in front of you Veer into the opposing traffic lane.

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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.