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. To know what is going on behind you:
decrease your speed and  scan the environment ahead of you.
pull off the road and check.
slow down and look around.
check your side mirrors frequently.
2. You should increase your following distance:
during the day.
when it is windy.
in heavy traffic.
on single-lane roads.
3. ________ through a turn to stabilize suspension.
Decrease your speed
Roll on the throttle
Apply the rear brake
Rise slightly off the seat
4. To increase your chances of avoiding obstacles at night, you should:
reduce your speed.
grab at the front brake.
ride in a staggered formation.
always ride in the center lane position.
5. If your motorcycle starts to wobble:
Accelerate out of the wobble.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Use the brakes gradually.
Downshift.
6. You should adjust your side mirrors:
while riding your motorcycle.
before starting your motorcycle.
at a designated service center.
before mounting your motorcycle.
7. Most motorcycle crashes happen:
on short trips.
in construction zones.
on long trips.
in school zones.
8. When making a turn, it is best to change gears ___________ the turn.
before you enter
after
while in
before, during, or after
9. You can ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
Never.
when there is no traffic.
only during designated peak traffic hours.
only at speeds no more than 35 miles-per-hour faster than the vehicles you are passing.
10. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, you should position your motorcycle:
at an angle.
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
with the rear wheel locked.
parallel to the roadside.
 
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Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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