Massachusetts DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In order to know what's going on behind you, you should: Be aware of what's behind you all the time. Check your mirrors all the time. Turn around and look once an hour Turn around and look behind you every time you stop.

2. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision? On a curve. On a hill. On a one-way road. At an intersection.

3. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down? Wave your arms. Flash your brake light. Slam on the brakes Turn around and make eye contact.

4. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your head with a helmet. Your whole travel lane. Your eyes with goggles. The clutch and both brakes.

5. When is the best time for a motorcycle operator to use their headlight? During night time hours, between 20 mins after dusk and 30 mins before sunrise. None of the answers listed. When conditions are too dark for the operator to see 100 ft ahead clearly At all times during operation on massachusetts roadways. When other vehicles have their headlights turned on.

6. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because You may collide with a car. Someone may open his or her door into your path. Traction is poor beside parked cars It decreases visibility.

7. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Avoid driving at night. Use your high beam. Flash your brake light Install extra lights.

8. Motorcyclists don't have to follow lane restrictions when: None of the listed answers. They are changing lanes only. They are riding to work They are in a hurry.

9. While driving on a two-lane road you come to an intersection with a 4-lane highway-- what must you do? Avoid crossing the intersection at all costs. Make a left turn. Make a right turn Yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the highway.

10. If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over metal grating, what should you do? Grip the handlebars tightly to stop the feeling. Relax and maintain speed. Increase your speed Decrease your speed.

11. Motorcycle riders cannot drive on highways At night, because your lights aren't bright enough. During rush hour. Two abreast Unless you can travel safely at minimum posted speeds.

12. You may park in a permit only zone if: None of the listed answers. You are going to be parking there for a short period of time. You have a special parking permit for that zone You have any kind of parking permit.

13. When should you pull the engine kill switch? If your motorcycle is wobbling. If your front tire fails. If your rear tire fails. If your throttle is stuck.

14. If you come upon a 4-way stop intersection, you must: All of the listed answers. Yield to a vehicle on your right who stopped at the same time. Yield to a vehicle already stopped Yield to any vehicle already in the road.

15. A motorcycle is the right size for you if You can reach the handgrips. Your height and weight have been taken into account. The seat is waist-high Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated.

16. If you think your throttle is sticking, you should immediately Pull off the road. Twist it back and forth. Apply both brakes smoothly Pull the engine cut-off switch.

17. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle. Five. 4 Two. Three.

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

19. What kind of vehicle intersection has a round, yellow warning sign as you are approaching, and a white 'cross zone' sign which is sometimes accompanied by a ringing bell, flashing lights, or red and white crossbar that gets lowered across the roadway? A boat crossing. A railroad crossing. A deer or duck crossing A pedestrian crossing. A school crossing.

20. In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, 3 red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment Three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit. Three red burning flares, safety belts in all seats. Three flares of any type and alcohol.

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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.