2024 Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Test 10
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Massachusetts when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Massachusetts please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/massachusetts/motorcycle.
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11. When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Explanation
When being passed, motorcyclists should be careful not to be hit by any part of the passing vehicle, including its mirrors. In addition to the vehicle itself, motorcyclists should be aware of wind gusts coming from the passing vehicle and potential objects being thrown by a passenger in the vehicle who may not be paying attention to the road.
12. Wearing a helmet is:
Explanation
Helmet use by motorcycle operators and passengers is mandatory under Massachusetts law. A DOT-compliant motorcycle safety helmet is a rider's best protection against head and neck injuries in the event of an accident.
13. Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:
Explanation
Because it does not have to be digested, alcohol enters a person's bloodstream quickly and reaches the brain within minutes. It gets eliminated from the body at a relatively slow rate: about one drink per hour.
14. Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:
Explanation
To make yourself visible to others, wearing clothing that is bright orange, red, yellow, or green is best.
15. When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:
Explanation
