Massachusetts Motorcycle Practice Test 6

11.Why does the manual warn against turning to cross railroad tracks at a full 90-degree angle?

It may steer you into oncoming trafficIt can wear out your tires fasterIt always locks the rear brakeIt is illegal under state law

12.What does the manual say about changing lanes within an intersection?

It is illegal and dangerousIt is allowed if you signal firstIt is fine at low speedIt is required to complete a turn

13.How does the manual compare goggles with a full face shield?

Goggles guard the eyes but leave the rest of the face exposedGoggles give more crash protection than a shield doesThe manual treats the two as equally protectiveGoggles may only be worn after dark

14.The manual tells riders to shift toward the left side of the lane when riding past a line of parked cars. What danger does that guard against?

Loose gravel that collects along the centerline of the roadGlare bouncing off the windshields of the parked carsA door swinging open, or a person stepping out between the vehiclesTar strips that make the right wheel track slippery

15.On a long ride, how often does the manual suggest stopping to rest?

Every 2 hours or 100 milesEvery 30 minutes or 10 milesEvery 5 hours or 300 milesOnly when you feel like it

16.If the engine seizes while you are riding, what immediate action does the manual recommend?

Pull in and hold the clutch leverSlam on both brakes immediatelyRev the throttle to free itTurn sharply toward the shoulder

17.When easing out the clutch to pull away on a hill, releasing it too fast can cause what?

The rear brake will lock automaticallyThe headlight will switch offThe bike will lean sharply to the leftThe front wheel may lift or the engine may stall

18.A street is signed for resident permit parking only. When may you leave your motorcycle there?

Any time outside of the morning and evening rushFor up to two hours on any dayWhenever the block has no meters installedOnly if you hold a resident permit or a visitor placard

19.To make a motorcycle lean into a turn, how should you use the handgrips?

Pull the grip on the outside of the turn toward youPress on the grip in the direction you want to turnPush both grips forward at the same timeRelease both grips and shift your weight only

20.On traffic signs, the color red is used to convey what?

StoppingGeneral warningsMotorist servicesRecreation areas