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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.
By "choosing the best lane position" you:
maximize the space cushion around you.
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are not in a blind spot.
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are avoiding hazards.
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All of the above.
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2.
If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast:
sit as far back as possible.
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gradually increase your speed.
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consider letting your feet skim along the surface.
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warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move.
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3.
The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level should be checked:
every week.
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every month.
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once a year.
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every day.
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4.
The best way to carry small loads on a motorcycle is to:
fasten the
load securely with ropes.
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keep the load forward.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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stack the load against a frame on
the back of the seat.
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5.
When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
Tire pressure
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Cuts and scrapes
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Tread wear
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All of the above.
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6.
When you make a turn you should:
roll on the throttle through the turn.
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maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.
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look through the turn to where you want to go.
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All the other answers are correct.
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7.
You can increase your visibility to ther drivers by:
Wearing reflective clothing
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Keeping both feet on the pegs.
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Rising slightly off the seat with your
weight on the foot pegs
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Increasing your following distance
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8.
You can be sure another driver will yield to you when:
you are legally entitled to the right-of-way.
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You can never be sure a driver will yield to you.
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they are beginning to slow down.
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they make eye contact with you.
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9.
Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
Holding in the clutch
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Maintaining or increasing your speed
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Avoiding sudden moves
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Leaning back
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10.
The oily strip that
collects drippings from cars is usually found:
in school zones.
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in the left portion of the lane.
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in the center portion of the lane.
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in the right portion of the lane.
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