Massachusetts DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Increase your safety at night by Increasing your following distance. Riding with your high beam. Using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see Doing all of these things.

2. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Raise slightly off your seat. Shift gears instead of braking. Swerve from side to side Flash your brake light.

3. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Has a quieter engine. Does not have as many lights. Drives faster than a car Has a smaller profile.

4. You should always use the right lane for riding unless ____. All of the listed answers. The right lane is blocked. You are passing You are making a left turn.

5. When approaching a blind intersection, you should Use hand signals in addition to your motorcycle signal lights. Swerve from side to side to get attention. Move into the lane portion where you can been seen easiest Move into the right lane position.

6. What does choosing the best lane position mean? You are avoiding hazards on the road. Your space cushion is maximized. You are not in a blind spot You are doing all of these.

7. What does a flashing red light mean? Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe. Proceed with caution. You are entering a school zone-- slow down Stop and wait until it stops flashing. Stop if you are going to make a turn.

8. 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.

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

10. The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. the percentage of such parents is as high as 0.50 0.65 0.85

11. Construction crew may give you warnings such as: All of the listed answers. Barricades. Drums Traffic cones. Tubar markers.

12. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process? Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle.

13. 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.

14. At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. if there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance? No closer than 10 feet and no further than 40 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks. No closer than 15 feet and no further than 30 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks. No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

15. The clutch is located at the Right handgrip. Left handgrip. Right foot pedal Left foot pedal.

16. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do? Skim your feet along the ground. Shift into a higher gear. Cover the clutch and the brake. Pull in the clutch.

17. Why is the proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus? In order to observe the danger zones around the bus and look for the students, traffic, and other objects in this area. In order to observe the danger zones around the bus. In order to clear up blind spots around the bus.

18. Which of the following is the correct method for a motorcycle operator when encountering a funeral procession? Lane sharing with funeral processions may be frowned upon, but acceptable use under massachusetts law. Motorcycle operators must yield right-of-way until all vehicles in the procession have passed. Increase speed and pass the funeral procession if only five vehicles have passed None of the answers listed are correct. Passing of a funeral procession must be accomplished as slowly and safely as conditions allow.

19. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path Always yield to vehicles approaching the intersection. Come to a complete stop even if you have the right-of-way. Beep your horn to warn other drivers Cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time.

20. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned Low down, to increase control. In the most comfortable position. High, to use the throttle the most Flat, so you won't use too much throttle.

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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.