Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Massachusetts Motorcycle Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
When riding on wet pavement, where in the lane is the safest path?
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When riding on wet pavement, where in the lane is the safest path?
- A Near the road's edge where water drains
- B In the wheel tracks of the vehicles ahead
- C Along the painted lane lines, away from traffic
- D In the center of the lane
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B. In the wheel tracks of the vehicles ahead
On wet pavement, follow in the wheel tracks of the vehicles ahead. The center of the lane can be slick with oil dripped by passing cars, and painted lines and the road edge also offer poor traction.
Your front tire goes flat while you are riding. How should you shift your weight?
- A Lean your body hard to one side
- B Stand up on the footpegs
- C Shift your weight toward the rear of the motorcycle
- D Shift your weight forward over the handlebars to steer
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C. Shift your weight toward the rear of the motorcycle
A front tire failure affects steering and is especially dangerous. Shift your weight toward the rear for balance, hold the grips firmly, keep a straight course, gradually brake with the rear brake, and ease toward the edge of the road.
What is the legal BAC limit for riders 21 and older in Massachusetts?
- A 0.05%
- B 0.02%
- C 0.08%
- D 0.10%
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C. 0.08%
A BAC of 0.08% or higher is above the legal limit for operators in Massachusetts. Even one drink affects your ability to ride, and balance and judgment matter more on a motorcycle than in a car.
To make a motorcycle lean left and go left, what do you do with the handgrips?
- A Press forward on the right handgrip
- B Press forward on the left handgrip
- C Pull back hard on both handgrips
- D Shift your weight right and hold the bars straight
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B. Press forward on the left handgrip
A motorcycle has to lean to turn, and you start the lean by pressing the handgrip on the side you want to go: press left, lean left, go left. Higher speeds and tighter turns need more lean.