2024 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 4

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. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

Explanation
When preparing to pass on the left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane, both to increase your line of sight and to make yourself more visible to drivers already in the passing lane.

7. If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

Explanation
If your front wheel locks as a result of braking, you should release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.

8. When should the front brake be used?

Explanation
A rider should always use both brakes every time they slow or stop.

9. You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

Explanation
On average, the body can eliminate the alcohol content of about one drink per hour. However, some alcohol may accumulate in the body even if a person consumes only one drink per hour. Their abilities and judgment can still be impaired.

10. When carrying a passenger or cargo:

Explanation
Because of the additional weight added by cargo or a passenger, motorcycles may take longer to accelerate and stop than they would if only transporting the operator.
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