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

To immediately employ engine braking

To get the motorcycle upright

To maintain your lean angle

To increase the lean angle

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

55°

75°

45°

65°

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

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

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

Travel faster than is reasonable and proper

Travel faster than surrounding vehicles

Travel slower than surrounding vehicles

Travel faster than the posted speed limit

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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

Forcing other vehicles to swerve as well

Staying in your lane if possible

Getting out of your lane to the right if possible

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

15 mph

20 mph

30 mph

25 mph

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

A helmet and eye protection

Stout gloves

A motorcycle jacket

All of these

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What shape is a stop sign?

Octagonal

Circular

Square

Rectangular

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

In the left of the lane

Around the outside of the lane

In the right of the lane

In the center of the lane

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

In a saddlebag

Behind the rider

In a tank bag

Behind the rear axle

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Construction areas are protected by signs of what color?

Red

Blue

Orange

Yellow

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Green signs give you...?

Scenic sites

List of services

Directions

Historical points of interest

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

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

Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

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During a swerve you should not...?

Lean

Accelerate

Brake

Any of these

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

In two groups

As one group

Any of these

In four groups

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

Shield

Circular

Horizontal triangle

Vertical triangle

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

The last rider

The middle rider

The rider on the smallest motorcycle

The lead rider

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

Stop for trucks only

Stop for all traffic proceeding in the direction of the arrow

Stop for cars only

Stop for all traffic

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

1 second

3 seconds

4 seconds

2 seconds

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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 backward

Stand up on the foot pegs

Throw your weight forward

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

45 mph

35 mph

There isn't one

55 mph

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A handheld stop sign is compulsory...?

If held by a police officer

If held by a construction worker

If held by a traffic official

At all times

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

Behave as if they are a stop sign

Use your own judgment

Assume you have right of way

Ignore them

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

Always

If pedestrians are present

Unless it is clear in every direction

If other traffic is crossing

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

After you have mounted and started the engine

After you have mounted but before you have started the engine

Any of these

Before you have mounted

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

Can pass them on the left

Have right of way over them

Can pass them on the right

Must stop for them

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A horizontal rectangular sign indicates...?

Information

Railroad crossing

School zone

Regulation

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

Through red lights legally

Out of parking spaces

Across very slippery patches

Across pavements when traffic is solid

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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.