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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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A motorcycle rider who approaches an intersection:
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has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.
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must yield the right-of-way vehicles trying to share the lane.
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must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.
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must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.
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2.
Distances are harder to judge at night than in daylight. When you ride at night you should:
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All the other answers are correct.
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use your high beam whenever you are not following or meeting a car.
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use another vehicle's tail lights to help judge the road ahead.
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allow more distance to pass and be passed.
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3.
______ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
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Bad drivers are
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Not being seen is
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Traffic signals are
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Seasonal changes are
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4.
When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that cause the motorcycle to weave, you should:
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relax, maintain a steady speed and ride straight across.
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roll on the throttle.
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pull in the clutch.
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apply the rear brake.
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5.
A motorcycle can be parked in a space reserved for persons with disabilities:
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when it is carrying fragile or heavy cargo.
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only after riding in a staggered formation.
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when parking for less than ten minutes.
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if it is equipped with disabled person plates.
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6.
Which of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
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How fast you drink
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How much you weigh
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The number of drinks you've had
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All of the above.
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7.
Which surface provides little traction?
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wet pavement.
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snow.
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gravel roads.
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All of the above.
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8.
You can be sure another driver will yield to you when:
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you are legally entitled to the right-of-way.
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they are beginning to slow down.
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You can never be sure a driver will yield to you.
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they make eye contact with you.
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9.
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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in school zones.
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in construction zones.
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on short trips.
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on long trips.
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10.
When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.
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avoid changing gears
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use the front brake
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change gears
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lean with the motorcycle
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