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2026 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a helmet.
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B
Read books on motorcycle safety.
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C
Ask others about how to ride more safely.
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D
Watch training videos.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When you ride, the best gear to wear is:
Choose one answer below.
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Any gear that helps to protect you.
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B
The lowest-priced gear.
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C
Gear that looks good.
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D
Any gear that fits.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:
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You may be riding in its blind spot.
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B
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
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C
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
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D
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are too small to have blind spots.
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B
Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.
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C
Have blind spots that require head checks.
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D
Have only one blind spot.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
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C
Not get involved.
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D
Take their keys.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Wool
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C
Polyester
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D
Silk
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Ignore them.
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C
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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D
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Dry pavement
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B
Gravel
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C
Snow
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D
Leaves
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QUESTION 11 / 25
One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
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B
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
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C
Maintenance will be costly.
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D
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange
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B
Black
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C
Brown
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D
Deep blue
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are unimportant.
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B
Should only be done on long trips.
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C
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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D
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To provide the best protection, a helmet should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have a few cracks.
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B
Not be certified.
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C
Have frayed straps.
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D
Fit snugly.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If drinking alcohol, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.
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B
Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.
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C
Not ride.
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D
Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
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B
Looks sturdy.
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C
Is inexpensive.
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D
Is in your favorite color.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.
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B
Wear shorts.
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C
Wear sneakers.
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D
Wear goggles.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
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 20 / 25
Riding gloves should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Use a turn signal:
Choose one answer below.
A
When you’re planning to increase your speed.
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B
Only when there is a lot of traffic.
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C
Any time you plan on changing lanes.
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D
Only if it is dark outside.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
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B
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
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C
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
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D
Not worry about lane position.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25
Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The spokes.
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B
The tire tread.
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C
The lights.
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D
The seat fabric.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
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B
Check the controls and shift pattern.
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C
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
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D
Assume you know where all the controls are located.
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