Massachusetts Motorcycle Practice Test 5

11.Massachusetts equipment law limits the height of motorcycle handlebars in what way?

They may not be wider than the rear tireThey must sit below the level of the headlightThey may not reach higher than the seated rider's shouldersThey must be at least level with the rider's chin

12.At a railroad crossing, if the red lights begin to flash, how far back must you stop?

At least 5 feet backNo closer than 15 feet from the gate or signal postAt least 50 feet backRight at the gate itself

13.When is the right moment to change gear for a corner?

Before you enter itHalfway round, once the bike is leaned overAt the exit, while you are accelerating hardOnly after the machine is fully upright again

14.What are the daylight restrictions for a motorcycle learner's permit holder?

Any time of day or nightOnly after darkOnly during daylight, sunrise to sunsetOnly on weekends

15.May a motorcycle learner's permit holder carry a passenger?

Yes, one adult passengerYes, if the passenger wears a helmetYes, during daylight onlyNo, passengers are not allowed on a permit

16.The manual says drivers are most tempted to squeeze past a motorcycle inside the same lane during which situations?

On empty rural roads late at nightOnly on one-way streets that carry two marked lanesWhile climbing a long hill at a steady speedIn crowded traffic, while overtaking or turning, and at highway on- and off-ramps

17.If your front tire suddenly fails while riding, how should you shift your weight?

Lean far forward over the handlebarsStand up on the footpegsShift all your weight to one sideShift your weight toward the rear of the bike

18.On a stretch of snow or ice you cannot avoid, how does the manual say to proceed?

Lean hard and accelerate through itBrake firmly the whole way acrossKeep the bike upright, go very slowly, and skim your feetStand on the pegs and coast fast

19.On a one-way street, when may you turn left at a steady red light?

Never, left on red is always illegalAny time the intersection is clearOnly between midnight and 5 a.m.When turning from one one-way street onto a different one-way street

20.In a slow, tight turn, how should the rider's body relate to the motorcycle's lean?

Lean your body farther than the motorcycleKeep your body upright and lean only the motorcycleLean the bike and your body in opposite directionsStand on the pegs and lean forward over the bars