Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?

   • AAssume the driver has seen you
   • BSpeed up to get through first
   • CSlow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
   • DRide close behind a truck
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes

   Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Who should carry passengers or large loads?

   • AOnly experienced riders
   • BAnyone with a permit
   • CNew riders who want practice
   • DAnyone, after one ride
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Only experienced riders

   Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   In T-CLOCS, what does the second C stand for?

   • ACarburetor
   • BClutch
   • CChassis
   • DCargo
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Chassis

   The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

   • AShift to neutral and coast
   • BRelease the front brake
   • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
   • DTurn sharply off the road
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

   On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Where is the front brake lever?

   • AIn front of the left handgrip
   • BAt your left foot
   • CIn front of the right handgrip
   • DAt your right foot
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. In front of the right handgrip

   The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?

   • ANever; feet go on the ground
   • BAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
   • COnly at high speed
   • DOnly in turns
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

   Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

   • AThey make your helmet too tight
   • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
   • CThey are always too dark
   • DThey fog up only at night
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

   Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   What is a good sign that a motorcycle fits you?

   • AYour knees are above the handlebars
   • BYou cannot reach the controls without leaning
   • CYou must stand on tiptoe on one foot
   • DYou can reach the ground with both feet while seated
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. You can reach the ground with both feet while seated

   You should be able to put both feet on the ground while seated, and reach all the controls easily.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   How should a passenger lean in turns?

   • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
   • BAgainst the turn
   • CBack, away from the rider
   • DStraight up, no matter what
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

   The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?

    • AA car stopping on a railroad crossing
    • BA rear-end crash at a toll booth
    • CA car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    • DA car backing into a parked motorcycle
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

    • AThe shoulder
    • BOver the painted lines
    • CThe tire tracks left by cars
    • DThe oily center strip
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The tire tracks left by cars

    Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the T stand for?

    • ATools
    • BThrottle
    • CTurn signals
    • DTires and wheels
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Tires and wheels

    T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?

    • AAbout 2 seconds ahead
    • BAbout 30 seconds ahead
    • CAbout 12 seconds ahead
    • DOnly to the vehicle in front
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. About 12 seconds ahead

    Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Where should your knees be while you ride?

    • AResting on the handlebars
    • BPointing out to the sides
    • CSpread wide apart
    • DAgainst the gas tank
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Against the gas tank

    Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Where should a passenger sit?

    • AOn the gas tank
    • BAs far back as possible
    • CAs far forward as possible without crowding the rider
    • DSideways on the seat
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. As far forward as possible without crowding the rider

    Sitting close to the rider keeps the weight forward and helps balance.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A car is passing you from behind. Where in your lane should you ride?

    • AOn the shoulder
    • BOn the lane line
    • CClose to the passing car
    • DIn the center portion of your lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. In the center portion of your lane

    The center keeps you away from the passing car, its mirrors, things thrown from windows and blasts of wind.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    How do you stop as quickly as possible?

    • AUse only the rear brake
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CApply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
    • DUse only the front brake
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel

    In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    In a normal turn like the one shown, how should your body lean?

    • AFarther than the motorcycle
    • BWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
    • COpposite the motorcycle
    • DStraight up while the motorcycle leans
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

    In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

    • AIt hides you from other drivers
    • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
    • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
    • DIt lets you brake in the curve
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp

    Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?

    • ARide closer together
    • BSplit into two or more smaller groups
    • CUse the shoulder
    • DRide two abreast
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Split into two or more smaller groups

    Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do?

    • AHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
    • BTurn sharply off the road
    • CSpeed up to keep balance
    • DBrake hard with both brakes
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

    Stay straight and slow down gradually. If you must brake, gently use the brake on the good tire.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    A car is riding beside you in the next lane. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot
    • BHonk and stay where you are
    • CMove closer to it
    • DStay beside it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Speed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot

    Riding next to a car can put you in its blind spot, and it may move into your lane.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?

    • AZigzag to keep traction
    • BBrake hard on the grating
    • CStop and walk the motorcycle across
    • DRelax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across

    The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    What path through a curve does the diagram show?

    • AInside, then outside, then inside
    • BClose to the road edge the whole way
    • COutside, then inside, then outside
    • DThe center of the lane the whole way
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Outside, then inside, then outside

    With no traffic, enter at the outside, move toward the inside at the middle of the curve, and exit at the outside.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    What is T-CLOCS used for?

    • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
    • BPlanning a group ride
    • CChoosing a lane position
    • DMeasuring following distance
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

    T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

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