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2026 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 25
One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.
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B
The back end is jerking from side to side.
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C
You are unable to accelerate.
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D
The rear brake does not work.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.
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B
Speed up to accommodate the one rider.
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C
Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.
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D
Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which of the following provides the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses
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B
Windshield
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C
Goggles
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D
Face shield
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:
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A
Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
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B
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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C
Go faster.
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D
Set up for turns.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
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A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When securing a load, you should place the load:
Choose one answer below.
A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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C
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
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D
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases your line of sight.
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B
It decreases your line of sight.
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C
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
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D
It allows the other driver to speed up.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:
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A
Orange and red.
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B
Green and blue.
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C
Purple and gold.
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D
Black and white.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
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A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
At intersections
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B
On highways
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C
On rural roads
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D
In parking lots
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Many over-the-counter drugs:
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A
Increase the danger of riding.
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B
Decrease the danger of riding.
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C
Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.
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D
Have the same effect on everyone.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
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A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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B
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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C
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
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D
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When approaching an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
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B
Never assume other drivers see you.
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C
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
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D
Speed up to make others notice you.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit as far back as possible.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Put their feet on the muffler.
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D
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
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Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
Snug.
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C
Defect-free.
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D
Attractive.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding over rough surfaces, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
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B
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
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C
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
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D
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
An experienced rider:
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A
Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
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B
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
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C
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
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D
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Where is the gearshift lever located?
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest
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B
In front of the right footrest
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C
On the left handgrip
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D
On the right handgrip
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QUESTION 24 / 25
To stop quickly, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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B
Use the rear brake only.
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C
Use the front brake only.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
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B
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
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C
Are usually minimal.
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D
Often balance out.
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