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MAINE DMV MOTORCYCLE TEST

21. At night it is harder for you to see and be seen. To compensate, you should:
use your low beam whenever you are not following or meeting a car.
use the taillights of the car ahead.
decrease your following distance.
stay in the same lane position.
22. In a staggered formation, the leader rides in the __________ of the lane, while the second rider stays one second behind in the ________ of the lane.
left side; center
right side; left side
center; right side
left side; right side
23. ______ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
Improper loading of cargo
Carrying a passenger
Improper braking technique
Riding a motorcycle that is too big
24. You should create more space and minimize harm from hazards by:
adjusting your speed.
using your lights or horn.
adjusting your direction or position.
All of the above.
25. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
keep your body straight.
look straight ahead.
pull in the clutch.
lean in the same direction.
26. If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must brake, you should:
apply both brakes evenly.
rise slightly off the seat.
gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
apply the brake of the flat tire.
27. Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
engine braking.
Anti-Lock Braking.
shift braking.
None of the above.
28. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
All the other answers are correct.
Mud
Snow
Gravel roads
29. If you take a turn too fast:
you should keep your arms straight and apply both brakes.
you may end up crossing into another lane of traffic.
you should shift into a higher hear to improve stability.
other drivers may overreact and brake too hard.
30. To safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have:
passenger headlight.
an approved passenger license.
sun protection.
passenger seat and footrests.
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