MAINE MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

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To earn your motorcycle license in Maine, you must pass both a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. The Knowledge test covers the information from the Maine Motorcycle Operator Manual, including road rules and safe riding practices. The test consists of 50 questions, and you'll need at least 40 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. When you are riding in a group, avoid the staggered formation when:
taking curves.
making turns.
entering or leaving a highway.
All of the above.
2. When you are being passed from behind, which lane position should you ride in?
Any
Left
Right
Center
3. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. What should you do?
Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.
Stop inside the crosswalk.
Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian.
4. The _________ is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power.
clutch
throttle
front brake
rear brake
5. When should motorcycles share lanes with cars?
In school zones.
In heavy traffic.
When riding in a staggered formation.
Never.
6. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
in curves.
at lower speeds.
on hills.
at higher speeds.
7. When riding your motorcycle, you should use both brakes:
every time you stop.
at uncontrolled intersections.
in emergency situations.
every time you make turns.
8. If your motorcycle starts to wobble:
Use the brakes gradually.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Downshift.
Accelerate out of the wobble.
9. When riding in a group, ______ sets the pace of the group.
the vehicle ahead
the rider in the middle
the leader
the last rider in the group
10. ______ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
Bad drivers are
Traffic signals are
Seasonal changes are
Not being seen is
 
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ME DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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