View instructions
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.
Motorcyclists should ride in a staggered formation:
|
when entering highways.
|
|
|
on long stretches of road.
|
|
|
when leaving freeways.
|
|
|
through turns and curves.
|
2.
The best way to prevent and overcome fatigue while riding is to:
|
drink coffee at least
every two hours.
|
|
|
avoid using windshields.
|
|
|
take frequent rest breaks.
|
|
|
get used to riding more than eight hours a day.
|
3.
When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, you should position your motorcycle:
|
with the rear wheel locked.
|
|
|
at an angle.
|
|
|
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
|
|
|
parallel to the roadside.
|
4.
Which of the following is the least effective method of attaching cargo to your motorcycle?
|
Tank bags
|
|
|
Saddlebags
|
|
|
Elastic cords
|
|
|
Ropes
|
5.
When preparing to pass the vehicle ahead, increase your line of sight by:
|
getting the tailgater in front of you.
|
|
|
riding in the left lane position.
|
|
|
increasing your speed.
|
|
|
staying in the center lane position.
|
6.
When riding in traffic, motoryclists must not share the same lane with other vehicles because:
|
most roads are too narrow.
|
|
|
dirt and gravel collect
along the sides of the road.
|
|
|
motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely.
|
|
|
cars are faster than motorcycles.
|
7.
When you are being passed by large vehicles, you are especially in danger because:
|
large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.
|
|
|
large blasts of wind can affect your control.
|
|
|
their drivers are often tired from working long hours.
|
|
|
large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane.
|
8.
You can ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
|
Never
|
|
|
whenever it is better to do so.
|
|
|
only in designated lanes.
|
|
|
in heavy traffic.
|
9.
If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you should:
|
brake before or after swerving.
|
|
|
always brake before swerving.
|
|
|
never brake after swerving.
|
|
|
brake while swerving.
|
10.
To help you
keep your balance as the motorcycle turns:
|
decrease your speed.
|
|
|
ride in the center lane position.
|
|
|
keep your knees against the gas tank.
|
|
|
rise slightly off the seat.
|
Page 1 of 3
Next page
Grade this page