Massachusetts DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you limit risk when merging vehicles are approaching? Flash your lights to show the vehicle you are there. Maintain your current speed. Give the merging vehicles appropriate room to enter-- do not assume they will see you None of the listed answers are correct. Speed up to get ahead of them.

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

3. 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.

4. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check If your lights are working. If the surface is safe to ride on. The traffic in front of you If it is a designated pull-off area.

5. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? Only when carrying a passenger. If riding with another motorcycle. At all times. During designated time periods only.

6. 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.

7. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Flash your brake light. Ride in the center lane position. Use hand signals Swerve from side to side.

8. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you must ____. Look to your left. All of the listed answers. Look to your right Slow down.

9. ____ a common factor in motorcycle collisions. Not being seen is. Seasonal changes are. Bad drivers are. Traffic signals are.

10. Safe and effective facial protection should ____. Be able to resist penetration. Be the most expensive option you can find. Be stylish Allow a clear view of each side. Both be able to resist penetration and allow a clear view of each side.

11. You can help stabilize your motorcycle during a turn by Increasing the throttle. Leaning forward. Decreasing the throttle Pulling in the clutch.

12. Before mounting the motorcycle, you should check The foot pegs and the gas level. The mirrors and the exhaust. The windshield and the kickstand The tires and the lights.

13. If your front wheel locks, you should Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake. Release the rear brake only Use the rear brake only.

14. A precaution that should be taken when riding at night is Increase your following distance. Use your low beam. Decrease your following distance Increase your speed.

15. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the ____ lane position. Center. Left. Right or center. Right.

16. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use Engine braking only. The front brake only. The rear brake only Both the front and rear brakes.

17. Anti-lock brakes Shorten stopping distance. Keep your wheels from locking during hard brake application. Work only when you activate in-cab switch.

18. To help maintain balance, your feet should Point down toward the road. Be against the gas tank. Be placed firmly on the foot pegs Skim the ground during turns.

19. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane. Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves Increase your speed to maintain balance.

20. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. 4 3 2 or 3. 5 or 6.

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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.