MA Motorcycle Permit Practice Test – Flashcards
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Operation of Motorized Scooters
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Do not drive after sunset or before sunrise. Can not drive past 20mph.
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If under 18
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May not operate vehicle between 12:30 am and 5am
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4 way stop must yield
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1) another vehicle has already come to full stop at intersection. 2) a vehicle to your immediate right has stopped at intersection at the same time as you.
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Blind People
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If blind person using cane or guide dog is crossing street, you must stop until person crosses to the other side. White stick mean person is vision impaired.
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Signal turn
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Regular roads is 100ft ahead, highway 500ft ahead
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Riding formation
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Ride no more then two abreast (side by side)
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Highway/ Expressway Speed
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Vehicle needs to be able to travel safely at minimum posted speeds
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Helmet Use
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Mandatory in MA. Helmets are 67% effective in preventing brain injury. DOT approved only.
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Crosswalks
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May have have diagonal or vertical lines painted for added emphasis
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Arm Position
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Elbows slightly bent
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Approaching turns
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Avoid deceleration through the turn
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Starting on Hill
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Use the front brake to hold the bike then start the engine and give throttle
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Avoiding Collisions
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1. Be visible (always use headlight) 2. Scan 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your path of travel
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Horn Usage
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Usage recommended when the the ability to safely pass a motor vehicle entering your lane of travel is in question.
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Road Ahead
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Look ahead (scan) one-half (1/2) to one full block.
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Convex Mirrors
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Make objects appear farther away than they actually are.
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Distance In Front
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Two-second distance rule of the vehicle in front. A larger cushion of space may be needed if the traffic and road conditions are unfavorable to the rider. If the area of travel is unfamiliar, heavily congested, or the pavement is slippery, it is recommended that riders subscribe to a "four-second" (or more) distance rule. This added cushion of distance is valuable and may be necessary given the traffic conflict or hazard facing the rider.
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Distance Behind
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If tailgating situation arise, increase the stopping distance between the vehicles ahead to ensure that a proper space cushion exists
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Passing
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Position the cycle in the left portion of the travel lane to increase rider visibility.
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Being Passed
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Position cycle in the center of the travel lane.
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Intersections
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Statistically, intersections are one of the most dangerous areas of travel for motorcycle riders.
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Passing Parked Vehicles
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Position cycle in left portion of travel lane to avoid problems.
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Railroad Tracks
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Motorcycles can cross over them at angles as sharp as 45 degrees
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Riding in Grooves and Gratings
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Riders must maintain their speed and direction until safely on solid road surfaces.
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Group Riders
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Travel in a Staggered Formation.
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School Zone Speed Limit
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20 mph
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Flashing Red
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Bring cycle to stop, obey right of way laws then proceed safely.
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Brown traffic Signs
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Recreational, Historic, or scenic site.
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Black and White traffic signs
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In Ma, numbered state highway routes are posted on white, rectangular signs with black letters and borders.
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Green traffic Signs
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Give Highway direction and guide you through highway interchanges.
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Pentagon Shape traffic sign
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School Zone.
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Interstate Highway Traffic Sign
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Are blue, red, and white shields.
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White Lane Lines
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Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. May also mark the edge of pavement.
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Broken white Lane Line
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Separates two lanes traveling in the same direction in which you may cross this line when changing lanes.
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Solid white lane Line
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Marks the edge of the road or separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You shouldn't cross lanes unless you have to to avoid danger.
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Double solid White Lane Line
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Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing double solid line is prohibited.
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Yellow Lane Lines
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Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
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Broken Yellow lane Line
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Separates lanes of traffic moving in the opposite directions. You may pass line temporarily when safe to do so.
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Double yellow lane lines: one solid one broken
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Keeps opposite traffic separated. If closer to solid line you may not pass. If closer to broken line to may pass when it is safe
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Double yellow Solid lane lines
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Separates opposite traffic. Crossing the lines is prohibited unless turning left.
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Alcohol Beverage Consumed
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12 oz beer, 4 oz Glass of Wine, and 1 oz serving of 80 Proof liquor contain the same amount of alcohol. Can also increase BAC by 0.02%. Each of the following drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol (about ½ oz.)
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Refusal of Breathalyzer Test/ Blood test
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Police officers are required to immediately seize your operator's license. The officer will issue you a notice of suspension or revocation, which will go into effect immediately.
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Breathalyzer Register yields 0.08% or higher
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You are operating above the legal limit in Ma. if under 21 years of age "zero tolerance". Police officers are required to immediately seize your operator's license
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Penalties for Operating under Booze or Drugs
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1st Offense_$500-5000-1yr suspension 2nd Offense(felony)_$600-10000- 2yrs suspension 3rd Offense(felony)_ $1000-15000- 8yr suspension
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Mandatory License Supension
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3 speed Violations_30 days suspension_reinstate $100 3 Surchargeable Events_Req. Complete Course_ reinstate $100 7 Surchargeable Events_60 days suspension_ reinstate $100
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Rear of Motorcycle
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Motorcycle must be fitted with a red tail light, a stoplight, and a white light to illuminate the license plate.
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Defensive Clothing
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Jackets and pants should cover your arms and legs completely. Boots and shoes should be high enough to cover your ankles and sturdy enough to give them support.
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Knees
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Hold your knees firmly against the gas tank. This will help your balance as the motorcycle turns.
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Passing
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When there is sufficient space, use vehicle mirrors and a quick "head-check" to gauge traffic conditions behind and to the sides of the motorcycle before signaling and accelerating to the desired lane of travel. You may not exceed the speed limit when passing
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Buses and Troleys Distance
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If you come to a trolley letting passengers on or off, you must not drive any closer than within 8 feet of the trolley passenger step.
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Three Speeding Violations(18+)
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Three speeding violations/ responsible findings within any 1-year period. 30 days suspension. $100 reinstate.
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Conviction for Driving During the Night Restriction (16 -18)
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60 days— first offense 180 days— second offense One year— subsequent offenses All offenses require you to retake the learner's permit exam. Second offense requires a Driver Attitudinal Retraining course. $100 reinstate.
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Conviction for Negligent Operation and Injury from Mobile Phone Use (16 - 18)
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180 days—- first offense One year— second or subsequent offense. Second and subsequent offenses require a new learner's permit exam. $500 reinstate.
