Massachusetts motorcycle permit test

Practice for the Massachusetts motorcycle knowledge test: the state's own motorcycle rules plus national riding-safety questions from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.

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Massachusetts motorcycle rules

Each rule comes from an official state source. Rules change — check the current manual before your test.

In Massachusetts, who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle? All riders and passengers
In Massachusetts, how high may motorcycle handlebars be? Not above the operator's shoulders when properly seated
In Massachusetts, when may a motorcycle learner's permit holder ride? Only during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset)
In Massachusetts, may a motorcycle learner's permit holder carry a passenger? No, permit holders may not carry passengers
In Massachusetts, may a motorcyclist ride alongside a car within the same marked travel lane? No, it is prohibited
In Massachusetts, the minimum age to apply for a motorcycle (Class M) learner's permit is: 16
In Massachusetts, a motorcycle learner's permit is valid for (unless your stay in the U.S. is shorter): 2 years
In Massachusetts, the motorcycle learner's permit exam has 25 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass? 18