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2026 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When you are stopped, you:
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A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
In a normal turn:
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A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Make sudden moves.
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C
Move to the edge of the road.
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D
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.
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B
Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.
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C
Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.
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D
Use only the front brake.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Roll on the throttle.
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B
Hold the handle grips loosely.
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C
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
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D
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
By giving dirty looks to other drivers
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B
By riding in the center portion of the lane
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C
By riding in the left portion of the lane
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D
By riding in a zigzag pattern
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QUESTION 8 / 25
To control your motorcycle well, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
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C
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
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D
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?
Choose one answer below.
A
They make you drowsy.
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B
They make you more alert.
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C
They make you hungry.
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D
They make you unable to concentrate.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast a person drinks
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C
Body weight
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D
Height
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Goggles can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect your eyes and your face.
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B
Protect your face but not your eyes.
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C
Protect your eyes, but not your face.
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D
Not protect your face or eyes.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In any part of the lane.
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B
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
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C
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
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D
As close to the car as possible.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handle grips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal3.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding a motorcycle in the city, your attention should be:
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A
Focused at least one half block ahead of you.
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B
Focused about 10 feet ahead of you.
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C
Focused behind you.
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D
Less focused than when on a highway.
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QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 25
As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as possible.
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C
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
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D
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:
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A
Pairs.
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B
Single-file.
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C
Staggered.
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D
Passing.
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QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 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 21 / 25
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Come to a complete stop.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Protecting yourself from the elements
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B
Taking artificial stimulants
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C
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
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D
Taking frequent breaks
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When should the front brake be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
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B
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
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C
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
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D
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
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B
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
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C
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
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D
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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