Massachusetts Permit Practice Test | Free DMV Bike Test 4

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1.Your motorcycle’s brake light is:

More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.

Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.

Less important than a car’s brake lights.

More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.

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2.What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop

Left turn

Right turn

Backing up

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3.When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:

Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.

Snug.

Defect-free.

Attractive.

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

Incorrect tire pressure.

Brakes that are not working properly.

A balanced load.

Excessive wind.

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5.When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.

You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.

The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.

You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

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6.Your lane position should:

Protect your lane from other drivers.

Allow you a nice view of scenery.

Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.

Hide your intentions from other drivers.

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7.To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.

Rely only on the rear brake.

Use the front brake and then the rear brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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8.All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.

Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.

Riding without a headlight.

Maintaining a space cushion.

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9.The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:

Cover your arms and legs completely.

Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.

Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.

Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.

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10.To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Be visible.

Communicate your intentions.

Be prepared to react to hazards.

Hope another driver sees you.

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11.Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely

Twice as likely

Three times as likely

Just as likely

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12.If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.

Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.

Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

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13.When approaching an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.

Never assume other drivers see you.

Stay focused on moving through the intersection.

Speed up to make others notice you.

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14.What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

The left position

The center position

The right position

There is no single best lane position.

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15.A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

Two times

Three times

Six times

20 times

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16.Your lane position should:

Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.

Encourage other drivers to share your lane.

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Be close to the road signs.

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17.Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.

Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.

Apply brakes automatically.

Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.

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18.Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

Eyeglasses

A windshield

Goggles

Sunglasses

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19.Massachusetts law requires motorcycle riders to use headlights:

One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise.

Whenever they want to.

When it seems dark enough to use them.

Only when traveling near other motorists.

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20.As you slow or stop, you should:

Shift up through the gears.

Shift down through the gears.

Take the bike out of gear.

Stay in the same gear.

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21.When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

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22.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Protects more than just your eyes.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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23.Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?

Jacket

Boots

Gloves

Sandals

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24.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.

A few minutes and should be done before every ride.

Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.

Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

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25.When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.

Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.

Not let them ask questions.

Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.

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26.When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.

Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.

Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.

Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

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27.It is important to flash your brake light when:

Approaching a police officer.

Someone is following too closely.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals are not working.

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28.When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.

Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.

You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.

You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

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29.Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

Red

Black

Silver

Blue

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30.Which of the following is true?

The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.

The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.

The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.

Only the front brake should be used when braking.

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31.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.

Are usually minimal.

Often balance out.

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32.For the best protection, jackets and pants:

Should cover your arms and legs completely

Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.

Should only partially cover your arms and legs.

Should be made of wool.

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33.Fatigue can be increased by:

Stopping frequently.

Riding in cool weather.

Being comfortable during your ride.

Starting a ride late in the day.

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34.Signals on a motorcycle:

Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.

Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.

Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.

Are more complicated than those on a car.

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35.When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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36.To swerve correctly, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.

Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.

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37.Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

Using the rear brake only.

Using the front brake only.

Using both brakes.

Using the rear brake while downshifting.

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38.Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:

They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.

They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.

Other drivers are often confused.

They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.

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39.Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

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40.When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.

Avoid sudden moves.

Use both brakes.

Brake quickly.

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41.Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.

So you can tailgate.

To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

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

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Compressed

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43.You can increase your visibility by:

Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.

Not using your turn signal.

Wearing dark clothing.

Waving at people.

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44.From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.

Red, green, yellow.

Green, red, yellow.

Green, yellow, red.

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1.Your motorcycle’s brake light is:

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2.What does this hand signal mean?

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3.When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:

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

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5.When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

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6.Your lane position should:

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7.To stop quickly, you should:

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8.All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

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9.The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:

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10.To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

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11.Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

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12.If taking a long trip, you should:

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13.When approaching an intersection, you should:

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14.What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

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15.A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

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16.Your lane position should:

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17.Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

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18.Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

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