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2026 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When braking, you should use:
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A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 3 / 25
The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:
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A
By using only the rear brake.
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B
By using only the front brake.
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C
By allowing the front tire to lock up.
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D
By using both the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.
Choose one answer below.
A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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QUESTION 5 / 25
During the day, you should:
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A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?
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A
A gravel road
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Mud
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D
Lane markings
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
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Motorists looking for a place to park.
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B
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
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C
Oncoming traffic.
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D
Noise.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:
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A
They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
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C
Other drivers are often confused.
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D
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
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B
Ride with the headlight turned on.
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C
Wave at other drivers.
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D
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Polyester
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D
Wool
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Your motorcycle’s brake light is:
Choose one answer below.
A
More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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B
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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C
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
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D
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:
Choose one answer below.
A
When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
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B
When you want to look at the scenery.
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C
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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D
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
Choose one answer below.
A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 16 / 25
An approved helmet:
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A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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B
Restricts the field of vision.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Does not have any markings or tags.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a good idea to drag your feet.
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B
Your toes should be pointed downward.
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C
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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B
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
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C
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
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D
Are only recommended in bad weather.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
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B
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
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C
Not let them ask questions.
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D
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When changing lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
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B
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
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C
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
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D
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely
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B
Boots or shoes that cover your ankles
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C
Gloves made of leather
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D
A baseball cap to cover your hair
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A pre-ride inspection usually takes:
Choose one answer below.
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A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
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B
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
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C
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
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D
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If in a no passing zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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B
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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C
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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D
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:
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A
Should be tucked in.
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B
Should hang loose.
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C
Should be taken off of the footwear.
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D
Should be glued together.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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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