Massachusetts Motorcycle Practice Test 9

1.Many riders believe the rear brake should always be applied first. How does the manual answer that?

The belief is mistaken; both brakes should come on togetherIt is right, but only on wet pavementIt is right whenever a passenger is aboardIt is right at speeds under 20 mph

2.Riding on a single or two-lane road that meets a larger road, to whom must you yield?

No one, since you arrived firstVehicles on the divided highway or road with three or more lanesOnly vehicles turning toward youPedestrians only

3.What does the manual say about the soles and heels of riding boots?

Soft rubber soles with a raised heel grip bestSmooth leather soles let you slide your feet alongSoles should be firm and slip-resistant, with heels kept lowSteel heel plates are recommended for hard wear

4.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

5.Where does the manual say you must not attempt a U-turn?

Near the top of a hill, at a curve, or where you cannot see 500 feetOn any two-lane roadAt any intersection with a signalDuring daylight hours

6.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

7.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

8.When parking a motorcycle to make it more visible to other drivers, what does the manual suggest?

Lay it on its side out of the wayAngle or position it so drivers can see itPark it flush against trafficLeave the engine running for visibility

9.If a driver is tailgating you, what does the manual suggest?

Increase your front gap and let them pass if possibleBrake sharply to warn them offSpeed up well over the limit to escapeMove onto the shoulder and stop

10.What happens if you fail the motorcycle road test twice?

You wait 30 days and retryYou automatically receive a restricted licenseYou must complete an approved rider training program firstYou may never test again