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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.
To keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should:
speed up.
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decrease your speed.
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maintain or decrease your speed.
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maintain or increase your speed.
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2.
To increase your chances of being seen, you should:
ride in large groups.
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avoid riding at night.
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avoid riding in heavy traffic.
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wear reflective clothing.
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3.
When parking at the roadside, you should park at an angle:
within 5 feet of the curb.
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with your front wheel touching the curb.
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with your rear wheel touching the curb.
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with your rear wheel on the curb.
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4.
In a lane of traffic, how many lane positions are available to a motorcycle?
One
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Four
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Three
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Two
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5.
When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that cause the motorcycle to weave, you should:
roll on the throttle.
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relax, maintain a steady speed and ride straight across.
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pull in the clutch.
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apply the rear brake.
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6.
If you are chased by a dog:
approach the animal slowly, then speed
up.
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stop until the animal loses interest.
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kick it away.
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swerve around the animal.
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7.
Where is a crash most likely to occur?
On multi-lane roads.
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At intersections.
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In school zones.
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In residential areas.
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8.
When deciding if it safe to pass, you should not:
pass if signs or pavement markings prohibit passing.
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pass a school bus with flashing red lights.
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All the other answers are correct.
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follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you.
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9.
The __________ provides most of your motorcycle's stopping power.
rear brake
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clutch
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chain
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front brake
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10.
Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
A curve
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An intersection
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A hill
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A one-way road
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