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

43%

78%

67%

52%

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

Eyeglasses

Windshield

Sunglasses

All of them

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

Your right hand

Your right foot

Your left foot

Your left hand

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

In the correct position

Making it difficult to reach the brake

Risking accidentally using too much throttle

Risking accidental under throttling

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

Grab front, stamp rear

Squeeze front, press rear

Squeeze front, stamp rear

Grab front, press rear

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

Zips

Buckles

Laces

Rubber heels

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

It help keeps your engine noise loud

It's the law in Massachusetts

It will help you to move quickly if necessary

It will enable you to beat other vehicles off the lights

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

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

None of these

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

Your left forefinger

Your left thumb

Your right pinky

Your right thumb

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

None of these

Steering

Indicating

Supporting your weight

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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

At rush-hour

After 12 PM

Before 12 PM

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

25%

55%

95%

75%

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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 a foot

More than 6 inches

More than 18 inches

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You should choose motorcycle clothing that...?

Allows the body to breathe

All of these

Keeps you warm

Keeps you dry

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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 within 2 seconds

Find them with a quick glance

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

Make extra sure it fits snugly

Tug them to see if they break

Reject it

Replace the straps with twine

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

Rear wheel skid

Snapped chain

Broken clutch

Front wheel skid

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Your motorcycle handlebars must not rise above...?

Your hips

Your lowest rib

Your eyeline

Your shoulders

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

Your engine temperature indicator

Your odometer

Your tachometer

Your speedometer

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

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$5,000

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

16 years

16 years and 3 months

17 years

16 years and 6 months

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

At the same angle as your motorcycle

Level with the horizon

At the same angle as your body

At a steeper angle than your body

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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?

Unlimited times within a 12 month period

3 times

Twice

Once

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

You are personally acquainted with the seller

There is no visible sign of damage at all

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

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

Your feet can become trapped between the road and foot pegs

You need to be near the controls

Your feet can catch on objects in the road

For all of these reasons

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

Any of these dependent on conditions

Accelerate

Maintain speed

Decelerate

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

Yellow

Electric blue

Any of these

White

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

Leaning further over than your motorcycle

Upright

Leaning opposite to your motorcycle

Leaning with your motorcycle

Your score is

Ace the Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Practice Test with Confidence

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