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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.
When carrying a passenger:
you are not permitted to ride at night.
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more stopping distance is required.
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less stopping distance is required.
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your motorcycle must be equipped with saddlebags.
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2.
In slow tight turns, counterbalance the motorcycle by:
leaning with the motorcycle.
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keeping your body straight.
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leaning in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.
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leaning forward.
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3.
When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that cause the motorcycle to weave, you should:
roll on the throttle.
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pull in the clutch.
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relax, maintain a steady speed and ride straight across.
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apply the rear brake.
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4.
To keep other vehicles from sharing your lane:
change lanes often.
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flash your brake light.
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sound your horn.
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ride closer to the center portion of the lane.
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5.
Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
shift braking.
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Anti-Lock Braking.
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engine braking.
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None of the above.
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6.
When turning, you should avoid:
decelerating.
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leaning.
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turning your shoulders to look through the turn.
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accelerating.
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7.
To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
pull in the clutch.
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look straight ahead.
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lean in the same direction.
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keep your body straight.
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8.
Motorcycles are harder to see than cars because:
They are much faster.
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Motorcyclists wear helmets.
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Most motorcyclists ride at night.
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They have a smaller profile
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9.
The ___________ of the
lane is the place where debris and oil
drippings from cars collect
center third
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right third
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left third
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wet
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10.
When it is raining, _____________ provide(s) the best traction.
the curb
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the tire tracks left by cars
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the center lane position
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the left lane position
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