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2026 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.
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B
A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.
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C
Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.
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D
It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid other road users' blind spots.
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B
Provide a good view of the shoulder.
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C
Provide a poor view of road hazards.
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D
Invite others to share your lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
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C
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
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D
Ride offensively.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
Choose one answer below.
A
Half as likely
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B
Twice as likely
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C
Three times as likely
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D
Just as likely
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QUESTION 5 / 24
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 6 / 24
In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Danger ahead.
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C
Stop.
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D
Merge.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Common drugs, such as cold tablets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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B
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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C
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
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D
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
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C
Sit as far back as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeglasses
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B
Sunglasses
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C
A windshield
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D
Goggles
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QUESTION 10 / 24
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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D
Means that the other driver knows you are there.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
Approved helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
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B
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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C
Are dangerous to wear.
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D
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane.
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B
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
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C
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
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D
Ride on the far left shoulder.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.
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B
Quickly brake.
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C
Close the throttle to slow down.
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D
Accelerate quickly.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A motorcyclist's cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should always stay the same.
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B
Should vary according to riding conditions.
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C
Is not necessary in most situations.
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D
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
A shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can protect a rider's face in a crash.
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B
Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.
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C
Does not offer as much protection as goggles.
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D
Should not be used with a helmet.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
An experienced rider:
Choose one answer below.
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 20 / 24
When riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
Assume the driver sees you.
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C
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
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 23 / 24
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Remaining alert.
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B
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
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C
Riding without a headlight.
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D
Maintaining a space cushion.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 10 percent
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B
About 25 percent
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C
About 50 percent
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D
About 70 percent
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