Massachusetts Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the footpegs.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves

While riding a motorcycle, you should wear a sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Even in hot weather, you must protect yourself in case of an accident or collision.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footpegs.

While you are riding, your feet should be positioned firmly on the footpegs. This helps maintain balance.

Not quite. The answer is secure them low to the seat and not against rear seat frames.

Small loads can be carried safely if properly secured and fastened to the motorcycle. You should secure loads low to the seat and not against rear seat frames. Loads mounted behind the rear wheel axle can upset motorcycle balance and affect braking. Placing loads low and over wheel axles helps to maintain motorcycle stability and control.

Not quite. The answer is At all times

You may ride in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at any time, even without a passenger. The rationale is that motorcycles don't take up much room, and it's safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly at high speed than to get stuck in stop-and-go traffic.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footpegs.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footpegs for balance. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is an increased stopping distance is required.

When carrying cargo or a passenger, an increased stopping distance is required. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is with elastic cords. Rope can stretch, and knots can loosen.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

To carry cargo in saddlebags, you should distribute the weight evenly between both bags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is suspension.

If you are carrying a lot of cargo that adds much more weight to the motorcycle, you may need to adjust its suspension.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When using saddlebags, you should distribute the load evenly between the saddlebags to keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is completely cover your arms and legs.

When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important in case of a collision.

Not quite. The answer is After the engine has started

A passenger should mount a motorcycle after the rider has mounted and the engine has started.

Not quite. The answer is footpegs, seat, and helmet.

A passenger who rides your motorcycle must have his or her own footpegs and helmet. Also, the seat must be big enough for both you and your passenger.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When carrying a load, you should distribute the load evenly to keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is low to the seat and not against rear seat frames.

Loads mounted behind the rear wheel axle upset motorcycle balance and affect braking. Placing loads low and over wheel axles helps maintain motorcycle stability and control.

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is designed to carry another person.

You are allowed to carry a passenger if your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. That is, the motorcycle must have footpegs for the passenger and the seat must be large enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

In Massachusetts, both riders and passengers must wear helmets at all times when riding.