MASSACHUSETTS MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST
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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.
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Motorcycle riders should maintain an adequate space cushion when following other vehicles:
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in construction zones.
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in heavy traffic.
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at all times.
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in school zones.
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When riding your motorcycle, you should use both brakes:
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at uncontrolled intersections.
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in emergency situations.
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every time you stop.
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every time you make turns.
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To increase your chances of avoiding obstacles at night, you should:
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reduce your speed.
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always ride in the center lane position.
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grab at the front brake.
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ride in a staggered formation.
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To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:
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slow down before through turn.
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keep your knees against the gas tank.
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drag the rear brake.
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shift down through the gears
with the clutch.
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Motorcycles are harder to see than cars because:
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Motorcyclists wear helmets.
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Most motorcyclists ride at night.
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They are much faster.
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They have a smaller profile
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