Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Teste prático 2

1. Pergunta 1 de 25

   You want to turn left at normal speed. Which handgrip do you press forward?

   • AThe right handgrip
   • BThe left handgrip
   • CBoth grips equally
   • DNeither; you lean your body only
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   Resposta: B. The left handgrip

   Press left, lean left, go left.

2. Pergunta 2 de 25

   Your front wheel locks during a quick stop. What should you do?

   • AKeep the front wheel locked
   • BRelease both brakes and coast
   • CTurn the handlebars sharply
   • DRelease the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
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   Resposta: D. Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away

   A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release and reapply the front brake at once.

3. Pergunta 3 de 25

   Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?

   • AA 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
   • BA beer holds much less than a shot of liquor
   • CA beer holds twice as much as a glass of wine
   • DA glass of wine holds no alcohol
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   Resposta: A. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor

   A can of beer, a glass of wine and one shot of liquor each hold about the same amount of alcohol.

4. Pergunta 4 de 25

   In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?

   • AIt only slows down
   • BTo the left
   • CIt goes straight
   • DTo the right
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   Resposta: D. To the right

   This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.

5. Pergunta 5 de 25

   How should you ride over an object in the road that you cannot avoid?

   • ABrake hard as you hit it
   • BCross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat
   • CSwerve over it at speed
   • DCross it at a shallow angle, staying seated
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   Resposta: B. Cross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat

   Hit it straight on, keep a firm grip and rise slightly off the seat so your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

6. Pergunta 6 de 25

   Which part of the lane must a motorcycle always avoid?

   • AThe right third
   • BThe left third
   • CNone; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best
   • DThe center third
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   Resposta: C. None; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best

   No part of the lane needs to be avoided. Pick a position based on visibility, hazards and space around you.

7. Pergunta 7 de 25

   In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger's hands. What should a passenger hold on to?

   • AThe rear fender
   • BThe rider's shoulders
   • CNothing; hands in the lap
   • DThe rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
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   Resposta: D. The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds

   Passengers should hold firmly to the rider's waist, hips or belt, or to the passenger handholds.

8. Pergunta 8 de 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

   • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
   • BWith the pedal at your right foot
   • CWith the lever at your left foot
   • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
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   Resposta: C. With the lever at your left foot

   The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

9. Pergunta 9 de 25

   Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider's head. What should you do with your head in a turn?

   • AKeep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
   • BKeep it turned to the side
   • CTilt it with the motorcycle
   • DLook down at the road just ahead
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   Resposta: A. Keep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

   Turn just your head to look through the turn, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.

10. Pergunta 10 de 25

    Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?

    • AUpside down
    • BExactly as far as they are
    • CCloser than they really are
    • DFarther away than they really are
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    Resposta: D. Farther away than they really are

    Convex mirrors show a wider view, but cars look farther away than they are. Judge distances with care.

11. Pergunta 11 de 25

    When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
    • DOnly on sunny days
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    Resposta: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead

    Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.

12. Pergunta 12 de 25

    A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

    • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
    • BSpeed up a lot
    • CStop in your lane
    • DBrake hard to warn them
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    Resposta: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

    Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

13. Pergunta 13 de 25

    About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?

    • AAbout ten hours
    • BAbout twelve hours
    • CAbout six hours
    • DAs many as possible
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    Resposta: C. About six hours

    Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.

14. Pergunta 14 de 25

    Your throttle sticks and twisting it back and forth does not free it. What should you do?

    • AOperate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
    • BShift to a higher gear
    • CUse only the rear brake
    • DJump off the motorcycle
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    Resposta: A. Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time

    This removes power from the rear wheel. Then pull off and stop.

15. Pergunta 15 de 25

    What does SEE stand for?

    • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
    • BScan, Examine, Exit
    • CSignal, Enter, Exit
    • DSee, Estimate, Escape
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    Resposta: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

    SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

16. Pergunta 16 de 25

    You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

    • ASpeed up through the curve
    • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
    • CBrake hard while still leaning
    • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
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    Resposta: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

    Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

17. Pergunta 17 de 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
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    Resposta: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

18. Pergunta 18 de 25

    During a swerve, what should your body do?

    • ALean the opposite way and brake
    • BStand up on the footrests
    • CLean farther than the motorcycle
    • DStay upright while the motorcycle leans under you
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    Resposta: D. Stay upright while the motorcycle leans under you

    Keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean quickly beneath you.

19. Pergunta 19 de 25

    What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?

    • AKeep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
    • BHold the brakes fully on
    • CPut the controls in neutral
    • DTake your hands off the controls
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    Resposta: A. Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them

    Covering the controls cuts the time you need to react in risky places such as intersections.

20. Pergunta 20 de 25

    In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?

    • AOne second
    • BHalf a second
    • CFour seconds
    • DTwo seconds
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    Resposta: D. Two seconds

    The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.

21. Pergunta 21 de 25

    How should you park a motorcycle at a curb?

    • AParallel to the curb
    • BOn the sidewalk
    • CAt a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
    • DIn the middle of the lane
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    Resposta: C. At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb

    Parking at an angle with the rear wheel at the curb takes little space and lets you ride out forward.

22. Pergunta 22 de 25

    When should a riding group switch to single file?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BOn long straight roads
    • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
    • DNever
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    Resposta: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

    Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

23. Pergunta 23 de 25

    In heavy traffic, drivers sometimes try to squeeze into your lane. How can you discourage this?

    • ARide on the shoulder
    • BRide in the center portion of the lane
    • CRide very close to the car ahead
    • DRide on the lane line
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    Resposta: B. Ride in the center portion of the lane

    Keeping a center position makes it harder for drivers to share your lane.

24. Pergunta 24 de 25

    How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?

    • AWatch the driver's brake lights
    • BWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
    • CLook at your speedometer
    • DCount car lengths
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    Resposta: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it

    Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.

25. Pergunta 25 de 25

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

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
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    Resposta: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

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