Massachusetts Motorcycle Test 01

Passing the Massachusetts motorcycle permit test is the first step toward riding with confidence and freedom. By utilizing our free, interactive practice test, you’ll set yourself up for success. Pair it with the Massachusetts Motorcycle Operator’s Manual for the best results, and don’t hesitate to reach out for additional resources.

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Massachusetts Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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If a motorcycle helmet you are offered has frayed straps, you should...?

Tug them to see if they break

Make extra sure it fits snugly

Replace the straps with twine

Reject it

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With either one of your brakes applied, you should not be able to push your motorcycle forward or back...?

At all

More than 6 inches

More than 18 inches

More than a foot

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On a normal motorcycle, you operate the gearshift lever with...?

Your right hand

Your left hand

Your right foot

Your left foot

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When riding in Massachusetts, you must wear a helmet at all times and also have eye protection unless...?

Your motorcycle has a windshield

None of these

You never leave an area where the posted speed limit is more than 30 mph

You are only intending to ride in town

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What percentage of your stopping power is provided by your front brake?

25%

55%

95%

75%

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Which of these features of your motorcycle footwear could create a hazard?

Zips

Buckles

Rubber heels

Laces

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You can monitor the revolutions of your motorcycle engine using...?

Your speedometer

Your engine temperature indicator

Your odometer

Your tachometer

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Which of these forms of protection will not generally protect your eyes from wind blast?

Eyeglasses

Sunglasses

Windshield

All of them

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You have to make a slow, right angle turn. Your body should be...?

Upright

Leaning opposite to your motorcycle

Leaning with your motorcycle

Leaning further over than your motorcycle

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You should choose motorcycle clothing that...?

Allows the body to breathe

All of these

Keeps you dry

Keeps you warm

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Excluding your turn signals, Massachusetts law requires you to have how many lights at the rear of your motorcycle?

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On any motorcycle you are riding, you should be familiar enough with the position of the controls to...?

Find them without looking

Find them by feeling

Find them with a quick glance

Find them within 2 seconds

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As you ride through a curve, your eyes should be...?

At a steeper angle than your body

Level with the horizon

At the same angle as your body

At the same angle as your motorcycle

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When sitting on your motorcycle, you should adopt a posture which allows your arms to be mainly used for...?

Indicating

Supporting your weight

None of these

Steering

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If you start with your right wrist higher than the throttle, you are...?

Risking accidentally using too much throttle

Making it difficult to reach the brake

Risking accidental under throttling

In the correct position

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You should keep your feet level when riding because...?

Your feet can catch on objects in the road

You need to be near the controls

For all of these reasons

Your feet can become trapped between the road and foot pegs

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Which of these best describes the best technique for proper braking?

Squeeze front, press rear

Grab front, press rear

Grab front, stamp rear

Squeeze front, stamp rear

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If you hold a Massachusetts Junior Operator's License, for how long must you maintain a clean driving record before you are permitted to take the motorcycle road test?

6 months

1 year

3 months

1 month

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Going too fast when making a downshift can result in a...?

Snapped chain

Rear wheel skid

Broken clutch

Front wheel skid

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If you hold a Massachusetts Motorcycle Learner's Permit, you are not permitted to ride your motorcycle...?

Between sunset and sunrise

After 12 PM

At rush-hour

Before 12 PM

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Massachusetts law requires that you have front light of what color?

Electric blue

Yellow

White

Any of these

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A motorcycle helmet prevents brain injury in what percentage of crashes?

67%

52%

78%

43%

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On a normal motorcycle, you will find the horn button under...?

Your right thumb

Your left thumb

Your left forefinger

Your right pinky

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As you approach a turn, you should...?

Decelerate

Accelerate

Any of these dependent on conditions

Maintain speed

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Your motorcycle handlebars must not rise above...?

Your shoulders

Your hips

Your lowest rib

Your eyeline

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How many times can you fail the Massachusetts motorcycle road test before having to complete an approved rider training program to reschedule another test?

Twice

Unlimited times within a 12 month period

3 times

Once

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When stopped, you should remain in 1st gear because...?

It's the law in Massachusetts

It will enable you to beat other vehicles off the lights

It will help you to move quickly if necessary

It help keeps your engine noise loud

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To ride a motorcycle in Massachusetts who must carry a minimum of how much personal injury insurance?

$20,000

$5,000

$15,000

$10,000

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You have to be at least what age in Massachusetts to be granted a Class M license?

17 years

16 years and 3 months

16 years and 6 months

16 years

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You should not purchase a second-hand motorcycle helmet unless...?

You can get the manufacturer or distributor to check for damage

You are personally acquainted with the seller

There is no visible sign of damage at all

The seller signs an affidavit that it has not been involved in a crash

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