Massachusetts RMV Motorcycle Practice Test 5
Test 5 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 18 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Massachusetts test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass18
- Passing score72%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. Low sun is shining onto the signal ahead and you cannot tell which light is lit. What should you do?
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Answer D: Slow down and be ready to stop until you can be sure
An unreadable signal has to be treated as one that may be red, so approach slowly enough to stop while you work out what it shows.
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2. What does Massachusetts law say about motorcycle handlebar height?
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Answer A: Handlebars must not rise above the operator's shoulders when properly seated
Massachusetts equipment rules state that handlebars must not rise above the shoulders of the operator when the rider is properly seated on the motorcycle.
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3. In Massachusetts, three speeding violations within a 12 month period trigger which automatic action?
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Answer A: A 30 day license suspension
Three speeding violations inside a 12 month window, counted from the first citation, cause an automatic 30 day suspension.
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4. Three surchargeable events within a two year period require a Massachusetts driver to do what?
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Answer D: Complete the Driver Retraining Course within 90 days
The RMV orders the Massachusetts Driver Retraining Course, and the license is suspended until the course is finished if it is not completed within 90 days.
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5. A large truck passes and hits you with a blast of wind. Which lane position leaves you the most room for error?
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Answer A: The center portion of the lane
A rider in the center portion of the lane has space on both sides to absorb the push of a wind blast without being shoved out of the lane.
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6. A Massachusetts driver travels 40 mph in heavy rain on a road posted at 50 mph. What does state law say?
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Answer C: The driver can still be cited for the conditions
The fundamental speed law requires a speed that is safe for actual conditions, so a citation is possible in heavy rain even below the posted limit.
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7. You want to pass on a two-lane road where several people are walking on the narrow shoulder ahead. What should you consider?
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Answer D: There is no escape room if the pass goes wrong, so wait for a better place
A pass depends on having somewhere to go if it goes wrong, and a shoulder occupied by pedestrians removes that option for both vehicles.
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8. The gates at a railroad crossing are down, and you can see that the road beyond them is clear. What is the correct action?
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Answer A: Wait until the gates rise completely and the lights go out
Lowered gates mean rail traffic is expected, and driving around them removes the only protection the crossing provides.
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9. A Massachusetts suspension of what length forces the driver to pass the permit exam and the road test again before reinstatement?
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Answer D: Two years or more
Any suspension of two years or more requires the driver to pass both a learner's permit exam and a road test before the license is reinstated.
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10. A center lane is marked with a broken yellow line on each side and is controlled by overhead lane signals. How is that lane used?
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Answer A: It carries traffic one way or the other according to the signals
A reversible lane is marked with broken yellow lines on both sides and its direction of travel is set by the lane control signals above it.
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11. After a Massachusetts license is reinstated, how much longer must a required ignition interlock device stay in the vehicle?
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Answer D: Two years
The device must remain for the whole hardship license period and for a further stretch after the license itself has been reinstated.
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12. Why do many crashes happen on routes the driver knows very well?
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Answer D: Familiar roads let attention slip into routine
When a route is automatic the mind wanders and hazards get missed, which is why a well known road deserves the same attention as a strange one.
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13. How soon after registering a newly purchased vehicle must it pass a Massachusetts inspection?
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Answer C: Within 7 days
A newly purchased vehicle must be inspected within seven days of registration, and every registered vehicle must pass an inspection each year.
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14. How long does a Massachusetts driver have to pay a civil motor vehicle infraction or request a hearing?
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Answer B: 20 days
A driver has 20 days to pay the fine or request a hearing, and missing the deadline means an automatic finding of responsible plus a large late fee.
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15. Who must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Massachusetts?
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Answer C: Every operator and every passenger
Helmet use is mandatory in Massachusetts for motorcycle operators and passengers alike, with no age or experience exception.
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16. A sign reads MINIMUM SPEED 40. What does it require of a driver?
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Answer C: Not to drive below that speed when conditions allow
A minimum speed limit keeps unnecessarily slow vehicles from obstructing traffic, but it never overrides the duty to slow down for weather or congestion.
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17. What filing fee must a Massachusetts driver pay the RMV to contest a civil motor vehicle citation?
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Answer C: 25 dollars
Requesting a hearing costs a 25 dollar filing fee, refunded only if the court finds the driver not responsible for every violation on the citation.
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18. How should a riding jacket fit?
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Answer B: Snug at the neck, wrists and waist so that it cannot balloon open
A jacket closed at the openings stays in place in a fall and does not flap in the wind, which is both tiring and distracting.
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19. Unless posted otherwise, what is the reasonable and proper limit on a Massachusetts highway outside a thickly settled or business district?
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Answer A: 50 mph
On a highway outside a thickly settled or business district, any speed above 50 mph is treated as unreasonable unless signs set a different limit.
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20. You are about to pass a large truck on a two-lane highway. Which practice is correct?
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Answer A: Finish the pass without delay and expect wind turbulence beside the truck
Lingering beside a truck keeps you in its blind spot and exposes you to air turbulence. Pass on the left, keep moving, and move back only when you can see the whole truck in your mirror.
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21. An orange background with a black legend on a sign indicates
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Answer B: a temporary traffic control or work zone situation
Orange is reserved for temporary traffic control signing, so an orange sign means conditions have been altered for work or another temporary operation.
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22. Under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90 section 17C, what may a city or town adopt for its thickly settled roads?
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Answer C: A 25 mph limit signed at its borders
Section 17C lets a community adopt a lower thickly settled limit, and signs announcing it must be posted at all entrances to that city or town.
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23. What minimum speed applies on the Massachusetts Turnpike?
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Answer D: 40 mph
The Massachusetts Turnpike carries a minimum speed of 40 mph, and drivers who slow traffic can be ordered off the road by a police officer.
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24. How long is the Massachusetts suspension for a chemical test refusal by a driver over 21 who has one prior operating under the influence offense?
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Answer D: Three years
A refusal with one prior operating under the influence offense costs a driver over 21 a three year suspension, and two priors bring five years.
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25. How does driving on overinflated tires affect the vehicle?
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Answer D: It gives a harsher ride and a smaller contact patch
An overinflated tire bulges in the middle, so less rubber touches the road, grip suffers and the ride becomes hard. The center of the tread wears first.