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

Throw your weight forward

Stand up on the foot pegs

Throw your weight backward

Accelerate hard at the object

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

45°

65°

75°

55°

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What shape is a stop sign?

Square

Octagonal

Circular

Rectangular

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

Horizontal triangle

Shield

Vertical triangle

Circular

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

Across pavements when traffic is solid

Out of parking spaces

Through red lights legally

Across very slippery patches

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

Blue

Red

Yellow

Green

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

Ignore them

Behave as if they are a stop sign

Assume you have right of way

Use your own judgment

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

Be pushed as low as possible

Grip the gas tank

Point opposite the direction of swerve

Point in the direction of swerve

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Green signs give you...?

Historical points of interest

List of services

Directions

Scenic sites

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A horizontal rectangular sign indicates...?

Information

Regulation

School zone

Railroad crossing

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

20 mph

25 mph

30 mph

15 mph

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

Can pass them on the right

Must stop for them

Can pass them on the left

Have right of way over them

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

In the center of the lane

Around the outside of the lane

In the right of the lane

In the left of the lane

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

After you have mounted but before you have started the engine

Before you have mounted

After you have mounted and started the engine

Any of these

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A handheld stop sign is compulsory...?

If held by a traffic official

If held by a police officer

If held by a construction worker

At all times

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During a swerve you should not...?

Any of these

Brake

Lean

Accelerate

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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 immediately employ engine braking

To maintain your lean angle

To increase the lean angle

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Construction areas are protected by signs of what color?

Blue

Red

Yellow

Orange

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

Stop for all traffic

Stop for trucks only

Stop for cars only

Stop for all traffic proceeding in the direction of the arrow

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

2 seconds

4 seconds

1 second

3 seconds

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A yellow sign with black lettering indicates...?

A construction site

A stop sign

A speed limit

A general warning

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

A helmet and eye protection

All of these

Stout gloves

A motorcycle jacket

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

Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

Exactly between sunset and sunrise

15 minutes after sunset to 15 minutes before sunrise

Half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise

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

45 mph

35 mph

55 mph

There isn't one

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

If other traffic is crossing

If pedestrians are present

Always

Unless it is clear in every direction

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

In a tank bag

In a saddlebag

Behind the rear axle

Behind the rider

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

Getting out of your lane to the left if possible

Staying in your lane if possible

Getting out of your lane to the right if possible

Forcing other vehicles to swerve as well

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

The last rider

The lead rider

The rider on the smallest motorcycle

The middle rider

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Study Recommendations for Permit Success

Know Your Study Materials

The Massachusetts Motorcycle Operator’s Manual is your most important study tool. This guide covers everything from the basics of motorcycle safety to more advanced operational techniques. Download it from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) website to start your preparation.

Pro Tip: Pair the manual with your Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Practice Test for a winning study strategy.

Take Practice Tests Regularly

The more you practice, the better your chances of achieving a passing score. Make sure to attempt the practice test multiple times to solidify your knowledge and spot recurring areas for improvement.

Utilize Online Resources

Take advantage of free online tools and materials, like the Massachusetts motorcycle permit practice test, to make learning more interactive. These tests bring the Manual’s information to life and help you dynamically engage with the material.