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

Risking accidentally using too much throttle

In the correct position

Risking accidental under throttling

Making it difficult to reach the brake

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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?

1 month

6 months

3 months

1 year

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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

There is no visible sign of damage at all

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

You are personally acquainted with the seller

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

Grab front, press rear

Squeeze front, stamp rear

Squeeze front, press rear

Grab front, stamp rear

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

Any of these

White

Electric blue

Yellow

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

Laces

Buckles

Rubber heels

Zips

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

At the same angle as your motorcycle

At the same angle as your body

Level with the horizon

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

Twice

3 times

Once

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

Your left foot

Your left hand

Your right hand

Your right foot

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Your motorcycle handlebars must not rise above...?

Your eyeline

Your shoulders

Your lowest rib

Your hips

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

78%

52%

67%

43%

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

Find them within 2 seconds

Find them with a quick glance

Find them without looking

Find them by feeling

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

Your engine temperature indicator

Your odometer

Your speedometer

Your tachometer

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

It will help you to move quickly if necessary

It will enable you to beat other vehicles off the lights

It's the law in Massachusetts

It help keeps your engine noise loud

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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

Supporting your weight

Steering

Indicating

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

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

You are only intending to ride in town

Your motorcycle has a windshield

None of these

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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 and 3 months

16 years

17 years

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

Decelerate

Any of these dependent on conditions

Accelerate

Maintain speed

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

You need to be near the controls

Your feet can catch on objects in the road

For all of these reasons

Your feet can become trapped between the road and foot pegs

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

Your left forefinger

Your right thumb

Your left thumb

Your right pinky

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

Snapped chain

Front wheel skid

Rear wheel skid

Broken clutch

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

Leaning with your motorcycle

Leaning opposite to your motorcycle

Upright

Leaning further over than your motorcycle

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

Tug them to see if they break

Reject it

Make extra sure it fits snugly

Replace the straps with twine

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

More than 6 inches

More than 18 inches

At all

More than a foot

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

All of them

Sunglasses

Windshield

Eyeglasses

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

After 12 PM

Between sunset and sunrise

Before 12 PM

At rush-hour

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