Massachusetts Motorcycle Test 03

If you’re under the age of 18 and planning to obtain your motorcycle permit and license, there are extra steps you’ll need to take. Massachusetts requires young riders to complete the Massachusetts Rider Education Program introductory rider course before applying for their Motorcycle License.

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Massachusetts Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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If you are forced to make an emergency swerve, you should focus on...?

Forcing other vehicles to swerve as well

Getting out of your lane to the left if possible

Getting out of your lane to the right if possible

Staying in your lane if possible

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In a staggered formation, the gap between the 2nd and 4th rider should be...?

1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

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A load will upset cycle balance and braking if it is placed...?

Behind the rear axle

In a tank bag

In a saddlebag

Behind the rider

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The fundamental speed law for motor vehicles is that you must never...?

Travel faster than is reasonable and proper

Travel slower than surrounding vehicles

Travel faster than surrounding vehicles

Travel faster than the posted speed limit

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You and ten friends are going for a Sunday ride out. How should you ride?

Any of these

In four groups

In two groups

As one group

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What shape is a stop sign?

Square

Rectangular

Circular

Octagonal

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The pace of a group when riding should be set by...?

The middle rider

The lead rider

The rider on the smallest motorcycle

The last rider

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Under Massachusetts law, you must use your motorcycle lights...?

Half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise

Exactly between sunset and sunrise

15 minutes after sunset to 15 minutes before sunrise

Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

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Signs giving you notification of motorist services like food, gas and lodging are what color?

Yellow

Red

Blue

Green

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During a swerve you should not...?

Lean

Accelerate

Brake

Any of these

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A yellow sign with black lettering indicates...?

A speed limit

A general warning

A stop sign

A construction site

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Construction areas are protected by signs of what color?

Red

Yellow

Orange

Blue

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A no passing zone is indicated by a sign of which shape?

Shield

Vertical triangle

Horizontal triangle

Circular

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If you are forced to ride over an object, to minimize the chances of being thrown from the bike, you should...?

Accelerate hard at the object

Throw your weight forward

Throw your weight backward

Stand up on the foot pegs

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On a curve, where are you most likely to find a buildup of dirt, gravel and salt?

In the right of the lane

In the center of the lane

Around the outside of the lane

In the left of the lane

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You can safely cross a railroad track at an angle as sharp as...?

65°

55°

45°

75°

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What is the minimum speed in Massachusetts for interstate and limited access highways?

There isn't one

45 mph

35 mph

55 mph

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Unless posted otherwise, your speed will not be considered reasonable and proper in a school zone if it is over...?

30 mph

25 mph

15 mph

20 mph

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If you come to a stop line across the pavement, you must stop...?

If pedestrians are present

If other traffic is crossing

Unless it is clear in every direction

Always

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Green signs give you...?

List of services

Directions

Scenic sites

Historical points of interest

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When swerving, for balance your knees should...?

Point in the direction of swerve

Be pushed as low as possible

Point opposite the direction of swerve

Grip the gas tank

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A horizontal rectangular sign indicates...?

Regulation

Railroad crossing

Information

School zone

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If you want to carry a passenger, they should mount the motorcycle...?

Any of these

Before you have mounted

After you have mounted but before you have started the engine

After you have mounted and started the engine

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A steady red arrow at a traffic signal means...?

Stop for trucks only

Stop for cars only

Stop for all traffic

Stop for all traffic proceeding in the direction of the arrow

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If a pedestrian is on a crosswalk, you...?

Must stop for them

Have right of way over them

Can pass them on the left

Can pass them on the right

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As a minimum, a passenger should have...?

A motorcycle jacket

Stout gloves

A helmet and eye protection

All of these

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If traffic signals are not working, you should...?

Assume you have right of way

Ignore them

Use your own judgment

Behave as if they are a stop sign

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A handheld stop sign is compulsory...?

If held by a construction worker

If held by a traffic official

If held by a police officer

At all times

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You should consider 'straddle walking' your motorcycle to get you...?

Across very slippery patches

Through red lights legally

Across pavements when traffic is solid

Out of parking spaces

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If you're forced to stop quickly whilst riding a curve, your first priority should be...?

To get the motorcycle upright

To increase the lean angle

To immediately employ engine braking

To maintain your lean angle

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