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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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

Once

3 times

Unlimited times within a 12 month period

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

Make extra sure it fits snugly

Replace the straps with twine

Reject it

Tug them to see if they break

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

Your odometer

Your tachometer

Your speedometer

Your engine temperature indicator

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

75%

25%

55%

95%

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

At rush-hour

Before 12 PM

After 12 PM

Between sunset and sunrise

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

More than 18 inches

At all

More than a foot

More than 6 inches

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

Supporting your weight

Indicating

Steering

None of these

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

Snapped chain

Rear wheel skid

Front wheel skid

Broken clutch

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

Windshield

Eyeglasses

Sunglasses

All of them

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

Squeeze front, press rear

Grab front, stamp rear

Squeeze front, stamp rear

Grab front, press rear

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

None of these

You are only intending to ride in town

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

Your motorcycle has a windshield

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

$10,000

$5,000

$20,000

$15,000

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

Level with the horizon

At the same angle as your motorcycle

At the same angle as your body

At a steeper angle than your body

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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

In the correct position

Risking accidental under throttling

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

16 years and 6 months

16 years

16 years and 3 months

17 years

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

Decelerate

Accelerate

Maintain speed

Any of these dependent on conditions

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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

1 month

3 months

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Your motorcycle handlebars must not rise above...?

Your hips

Your shoulders

Your eyeline

Your lowest rib

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

Leaning further over than your motorcycle

Leaning with your motorcycle

Leaning opposite to your motorcycle

Upright

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

Your right foot

Your right hand

Your left foot

Your left hand

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

Your feet can become trapped between the road and foot pegs

Your feet can catch on objects in the road

For all of these reasons

You need to be near the controls

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

43%

78%

52%

67%

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

White

Electric blue

Any of these

Yellow

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

You are personally acquainted with the seller

You can get the manufacturer or distributor to check for damage

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

There is no visible sign of damage at all

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

It will help you to move quickly if necessary

It help keeps your engine noise loud

It will enable you to beat other vehicles off the lights

It's the law in Massachusetts

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

Find them with a quick glance

Find them within 2 seconds

Find them by feeling

Find them without looking

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

Zips

Rubber heels

Laces

Buckles

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You should choose motorcycle clothing that...?

Keeps you warm

Allows the body to breathe

All of these

Keeps you dry

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

Your left forefinger

Your right thumb

Your right pinky

Your left thumb

Your score is