Take 2026 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 6

QUESTION 1 / 25

Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

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AAccelerating.✓BBraking.✓CSwerving.✓DTurning.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

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ASit as far back as possible.✓BHold onto the seat.✓CPut their feet on the muffler.✓DMount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:

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AThere is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.✓BThe back end is jerking from side to side.✓CYou are unable to accelerate.✓DThe rear brake does not work.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

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ATo allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.✓BSo you can tailgate.✓CTo allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.✓DTo encourage other drivers to cut you off.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

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AThe steering will feel heavy.✓BThe steering will feel loose.✓CThere will be no change in the steering.✓DThe ride will feel too smooth.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

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AOperate at a slower speed than usual.✓BMaintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.✓COperate at a faster speed than usual.✓DBrake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When braking, you should:

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AAlways use both brakes.✓BOnly use the front brake.✓COnly use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

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AIf a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.✓BIf a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.✓CIt may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.✓DOthers can't see your load if it is low.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AHelp you avoid road hazards.✓BHelp you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.✓CHelp you avoid being seen by other drivers.✓DIncrease your ability to be seen by others.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick it away.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CSwerve around the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

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AExercise✓BCoffee✓CTime✓DFood✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

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ABegin slowing sooner than usual.✓BBegin slowing later than usual.✓CApply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.✓DApply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

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APyramid✓BStaggered✓CSingle-file✓DCompressed✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

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AMaking sure the headlight works.✓BChecking the oil level.✓CTrying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.✓DEnsuring that the paint is not scratched.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

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ARide in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.✓BAlways be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.✓CSlowly sneak up to the intersection.✓DWeave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 17 / 25

When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png

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

QUESTION 18 / 25

Braking in a turn is:

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AEasier than braking on a straightaway.✓BMore difficult than braking on a straightaway.✓CDone safely by using the front brake only.✓DDone safely by using the rear brake only.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

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AAbout one-quarter✓BAbout one-half✓CAbout three-quarters✓DAll the stopping power✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

As you slow or stop, you should:

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AShift up through the gears.✓BShift down through the gears.✓CTake the bike out of gear.✓DStay in the same gear.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

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AIncorrect tire pressure.✓BBrakes that are not working properly.✓CA balanced load.✓DExcessive wind.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CProtects more than just your eyes.✓DDoes not protect your face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

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AA leather jacket✓BBoots that go above the ankle✓CHearing protection✓DPants made of a soft material✓