Take 2026 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 25

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

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AUse your high beam.✓BUse the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.✓CBe visible.✓DRide only in the left portion of your lane.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

On a slippery surface, you should not:

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AReduce your speed.✓BAvoid making sudden moves.✓CUse only the front brake when slowing or stopping.✓DUse both brakes when slowing or stopping.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

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AStop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.✓BStay well behind the vehicle.✓CMake a quick stop right behind the vehicle.✓DStay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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AIs recommended because you will be seen easily.✓BIs not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.✓CIs recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.✓DIs illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

If you must swerve, you should:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn your handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.png

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APlans to turn left.✓BIs about to stop.✓CPlans to turn right.✓DIs about to slow down.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

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ADebris and oil drippings from cars often collect.✓BMotorcycle riders should always travel for safety.✓CMost accidents happen.✓DDrivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Fatigue can be increased by:

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AStopping frequently.✓BRiding in cool weather.✓CBeing comfortable during your ride.✓DStarting a ride late in the day.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

To swerve correctly, you should:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn the handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.✓DPress the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

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ASwerve around the animal.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CRide alongside the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

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AThe left portion of the lane✓BThe center portion of the lane✓CThe right portion of the lane✓DNo portion of the lane should always be avoided.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

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AIt takes up minimal space on the highway.✓BThe group is easy to see.✓CThe group is unlikely to be split up.✓DThe riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

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ATwo times✓BThree times✓CSix times✓D20 times✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

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AThe left position✓BThe center position✓CThe right position✓DThere is no single best lane position.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

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A20 percent✓B40 percent✓C60 percent✓D80 percent✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

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AUse only the rear brake.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CUse both brakes.✓DNot use any brakes, but downshift.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Which of the following is true?

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AThe front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.✓BThe front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.✓CThe rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.✓DOnly the front brake should be used when braking.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

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AUsing the front brake, then the rear brake.✓BUsing the rear brake, then the front brake.✓CUsing the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.✓DUsing the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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ARide under the speed limit.✓BCover the clutch and brakes.✓CShift into neutral when slowing.✓DAccelerate before turning.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

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AThe leader✓BThe riders just behind the leader✓CThe rider in back✓DThe oldest rider✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

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AAdjust the shocks.✓BAdjust the handlebars.✓CAdjust the brakes.✓DAdjust the throttle.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When going through a curve, you should:

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AAlways stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓BAlways stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓CAlways stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓DRemember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.✓