MAINE MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST
31.
When you are being passed by another vehicle, watch out for:
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blasts of wind.
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objects being thrown from windows.
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extended side mirrors.
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All of the above.
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32.
Motorcycles riders should avoid riding on
big buildups of oil and grease usually found:
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on gravel roads
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on multilane highways
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on slippery surfaces
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at busy intersections
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33.
In normal turns, you should:
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remain upright while the motorcycle leans.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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lean in the opposite direction.
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lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
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34.
When riding in traffic, motoryclists must not share the same lane with other vehicles because:
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dirt and gravel collect
along the sides of the road.
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most roads are too narrow.
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cars are faster than motorcycles.
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motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely.
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35.
At night it is harder for you to see
and be seen. To compensate, you should:
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use your low beam
whenever you are not following or
meeting a car.
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use the taillights of the car ahead.
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stay in the same lane position.
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decrease your following distance.
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36.
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 front tire and overbrake the rear.
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separate braking from
swerving.
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overbrake the rear tire and pull in the clutch.
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underbrake the rear tire and overbrake the front.
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37.
You should make a special point of
using your mirror(s):
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All the other answers are correct.
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before you change lanes.
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before you slow down.
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when you are stopped at an
intersection.
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38.
Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
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It gives you time to react.
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It gives you space to maneuver.
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It gives you time to correct your mistakes.
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All of the above.
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39.
Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
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Leaning back
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Maintaining or increasing your speed
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Avoiding sudden moves
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Holding in the clutch
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40.
When you slow more quickly than others
might expect, you should:
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change your lane position.
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ride through the blind spot as
quickly as possible.
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sound your horn.
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flash your brake light.
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