Right of Way & Intersections — Massachusetts
Massachusetts motorcycle permit practice test: 339 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 5 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Massachusetts Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 5 (1% of 339 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (5)
1. When approaching an intersection, you should:
- Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
- Never assume other drivers see you. ✓
- Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
- Speed up to make others notice you.
Answer: B. Never assume other drivers see you.
Never assume other drivers see you; ride as if you are invisible and be ready for a car to enter your path. The manual says there are no guarantees that other traffic sees you, and it warns you not to count on eye contact because a driver may look right at a motorcyclist and still fail to see them. At intersections, where conflicts are most likely, it says to assume a car will enter your path if it can. The other passage makes the same point with the idea of pretending you are invisible, so you stay alert instead of relying on other drivers to notice you.
2. Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?
- About 10 percent
- About 25 percent
- Over 50 percent ✓
- About 90 percent
Answer: C. Over 50 percent
Over 50 percent of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers failing to yield the right-of-way to the rider. The manual says that at intersections, where traffic can cross your path, more than half of motorcycle/car crashes come from drivers who violate the rider's right-of-way. That is the same idea as failing to yield to the rider. So the share is a majority, which matches "Over 50 percent." The manual also points to left-turning cars and cars pulling out from side streets as major dangers, which fits its warning that riders should not assume others will see them or yield.
3. To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
- Turn your headlight off.
- Ride with your headlight on. ✓
- Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
- Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.
Answer: B. Ride with your headlight on.
4. When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
- Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment. ✓
- Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
- Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
- Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.
Answer: A. Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
When approaching a blind intersection, ride in the portion of the lane that brings you into other drivers' fields of vision as early as possible. The manual says to move to the lane position that puts you in another driver's view as soon as possible. It shows a rider moving to the left part of the lane, away from a parked car, so a driver on the cross street can see him sooner. The stated goal is to see as much as possible and stay visible while protecting your space. If there is a stop sign or stop line, stop there first, then edge forward and stop again just short of where cross traffic crosses your path.
5. What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
- Ride while using your headlight. ✓
- Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
- Raise your arms.
- Avoid using your brakes.
Answer: A. Ride while using your headlight.
Ride with your headlight on to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection. The manual's intersection strategy starts with visibility: ride with your headlight on and choose a lane position that gives oncoming traffic the best view of you. It also says to slow and pick a lane position that makes you more visible when a driver is preparing to cross your path. That is why riding with the headlight on is the listed answer. The manual does not tell riders to wave or swerve to get noticed; it warns against changing speed or position radically near an intersection.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook