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Prior to applying for a Massachusetts Motorcycle License (“Class M”) you must obtain a learner’s permit. To obtain a learner’s permit, you must be at least sixteen 16, complete an application, present valid identification, pay a fee, and pass a knowledge test. The Massachusetts motorcycle test consists of 25 questions. To pass, you must get a score of 18 (72%) or more. The test will cover the information from the Massachusetts Motorcycle Manual. If you do not have a Class D license, you must pass both a Class D knowledge test and a Class M knowledge test.
1.
Your lane position should:
provide an escape route.
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avoid surface hazards.
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increase your ability to see and be seen.
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All the other answers are correct.
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2.
Which brake provides the most stopping power?
The emergency brake
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The rear brake
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The front brake
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Both brakes equally
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3.
What's the best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane?
Turning on your high beam headlights.
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Coming to a sudden stop without any sort of signal.
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Increasing your speed.
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Riding in the center lane position.
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4.
When you are being passed on the left, you should:
ride on the shoulder of the road.
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avoid the center lane position.
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avoid the left lane position.
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move closer to the passing vehicle.
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5.
When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, you should position your motorcycle:
with the rear wheel locked.
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with your rear wheel touching the curb.
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at an angle.
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parallel to the roadside.
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6.
Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.
in construction zones
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with other motorcyclists
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alongside other vehicles
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in the left lane position
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7.
The best way to prevent and overcome fatigue while riding is to:
take frequent rest breaks.
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avoid using windshields.
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get used to riding more than eight hours a day.
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drink coffee at least
every two hours.
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8.
Because operation of a motorcycle is more tiring
than the operation of a car, you should:
take frequent breaks.
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keep riding even if you are tired.
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avoid drinking water.
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eat foods high in carbohydrate.
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9.
When you are being passed from behind, avoid being hit by:
blasts of wind from larger vehicles.
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objects thrown from windows.
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extended side mirrors.
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All of the above.
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10.
You should adjust your side mirrors:
before starting your motorcycle.
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while riding your motorcycle.
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before mounting your motorcycle.
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at a designated service center.
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