2025 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 2

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Massachusetts when getting your motorcycle learners.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Massachusetts when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Massachusetts please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/massachusetts/motorcycle.

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6. Riding alongside a car:

Explanation
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is dangerous because it may place you in the driver's blind spot. Additionally, the vehicle will block your path of escape.

7. Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

Explanation
You should wear appropriate protective clothing when riding. Protective garments include sturdy pants and jackets that entirely cover your arms and legs, boots or heavy shoes that cover and support your ankles, and sturdy gloves.

8. You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

Explanation
When doing a pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle, you should check the air pressure, general wear, and tread of your tires.

9. Massachusetts law requires motorcycle riders to use headlights:

Explanation
Massachusetts law requires motorcyclists to use their headlights from one half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise. It is safest to use headlights any time you are traveling by motorcycle.

10. When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Explanation
If you cannot avoid riding over an obstacle or uneven surface, you should approach it at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Slow down as much as you can, make sure that your motorcycle is upright, and rise slightly off your seat so your knees can absorb some of the force of impact. Just before contact, roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end.
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