Massachusetts Motorcycle Practice Test 4

1.The exact spot where railroad tracks meet a road is marked with what kind of sign?

A red octagonA yellow diamond onlyA white crossbuck signA green rectangle

2.How does the manual say a rider should adjust for riding after dark?

Cut your speed, get the most out of the headlight, and leave a bigger gap aheadSpeed up so you spend less time out in the darkFollow closer so you can read the car's taillightsDrop to the low beam and stay in the left lane

3.If a dog begins chasing your motorcycle, the manual recommends you do what?

Kick at the dog to scare it offSwerve into the next lane immediatelyDownshift, approach slowly, then speed up past itStop and wait for the dog to leave

4.What precaution does the manual give before you buy a second-hand helmet?

Check that it is no more than two model years oldBuy only from a seller who will have it re-inspected for damageConfirm the previous owner never rode it in the rainPick one that has never had a face shield fitted

5.Parking spaces along the edge of a roadway are usually outlined by road lines of what color?

WhiteYellowBlueRed

6.How close to an intersection does the manual say you may not park?

Within 5 feetWithin 10 feetWithin 20 feetWithin 50 feet

7.How far back from the handlebars should you sit?

Far enough that your arms are straight when you hold onNear enough that your elbows keep a slight bend on the gripsAs far forward on the seat as the tank allowsWherever both feet reach the ground most easily

8.If the rear tire fails while riding, what does the manual advise about your body position?

Stay seated without shifting weight forward or backShift your weight far forwardShift your weight to the rearStand up and lean back

9.What should the throttle be doing while you are riding through a turn?

Holding an even speed or opening a little at a timeClosing steadily so you keep slowing all the way roundSnapping open and shut to settle the suspensionStaying fully shut until the bike is upright again

10.During a hard, quick stop, if the front wheel locks up, what should you do?

Keep squeezing the front brake harderLet go of both brakes completelyRelease the front brake, then reapply it gentlyJam on the rear brake as well