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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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If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you should:
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never brake after swerving.
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brake while swerving.
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always brake before swerving.
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brake before or after swerving.
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2.
At night it is harder for you to see
and be seen. To compensate, you should:
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use the taillights of the car ahead.
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decrease your following distance.
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stay in the same lane position.
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use your low beam
whenever you are not following or
meeting a car.
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3.
If the front wheel locks:
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grab at the front brake.
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roll on the throttle.
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release the front brake immediately, then reapply it.
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keep it locked.
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4.
______ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
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Seasonal changes are
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Not being seen is
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Traffic signals are
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Bad drivers are
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5.
When you are riding at night, it is best to:
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wear a tinted face shield.
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ride slower than you do during the day.
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stay close behind the car in front of you.
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not use your headlight.
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6.
If you must stop quickly while turning
in a curve, first:
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straighten and square
the handlebars.
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take your feet off the footrests to improve balance.
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pull off the road.
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change lane position.
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7.
When behind a car, ride in ________________ - where a driver is most likely to see you.
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the center portion of the lane
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the right portion of the lane
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the left portion of the lane
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the wet part of the lane
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8.
If you take a turn too fast:
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you should keep your arms straight and apply both brakes.
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you should shift into a higher hear to improve stability.
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other drivers may overreact and brake too
hard.
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you may end up crossing into
another lane of traffic.
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9.
In _________ turns, lean the motorcycle
only and keep your body straight.
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wide
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U-
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slow tight
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normal
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10.
To know what is going on behind you:
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decrease your speed and scan the environment ahead of you.
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slow down and look around.
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pull off the road and check.
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check your side mirrors frequently.
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