MAINE MOTORCYCLE PERMIT PRACTICE TEST
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When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, you should position your motorcycle:
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with your rear wheel touching the curb.
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parallel to the roadside.
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with the rear wheel locked.
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at an angle.
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12.
When riding in a group, motoryclists should ride in a single-file formation:
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in school zones.
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when entering a highway.
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on highways.
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at all times.
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13.
Knowing when and how to stop or swerve are two critical skills in avoiding a crash. Most riders involved in a crash:
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underbrake the rear tire and overbrake the front.
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overbrake the rear tire and pull in the clutch.
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underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.
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separate braking from
swerving.
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14.
If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must brake, you should:
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gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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apply both brakes evenly.
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rise slightly off the seat.
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apply the brake of the flat tire.
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15.
Wear ___________ clothing to increase
your chances of being seen.
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brightly-colored or reflective
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leather
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colorful
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comfortable
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16.
When riding in a group, ensure the group stays together by:
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riding in a single-file formation.
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pairing up.
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checking your mirrors frequently.
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placing beginners in the middle of the group.
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17.
The right foot pedal controls:
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the clutch.
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the rear brake.
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the throttle.
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the front brake.
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18.
Motorcycles are harder to see than cars because:
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They are much faster.
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Motorcyclists wear helmets.
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They have a smaller profile
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Most motorcyclists ride at night.
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19.
To carry cargo in your motorcycle's saddlebags:
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Load saddlebags with
about the same weight.
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make sure both saddlebags are full.
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All the other answers are correct.
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use ropes to secure the load.
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20.
When riding on wet pavement, you should:
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ride in the tracks left by other vehicles.
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maximize your chances of skidding.
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increase your speed.
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always ride in the center lane position.
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