MAINE MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN 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. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. What should you do?
Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.
Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian.
Stop inside the crosswalk.
Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
2. To deal with a sticky throttle on your motorbike, first:
operate the engine cut-off switch.
shift into a higher gear.
apply the front brake.
twist the throttle back and forth several times.
3. When entering the roadway from the roadside, you should position your motorcycle:
at an angle.
parallel to the roadside.
on the curb.
in the left lane position.
4. When you have a tire failure, you must remember to:
avoid using the brake of the flat tire.
pull the engine kill switch.
slow down with both brakes.
use the flat tire brake only.
5. You should adjust your mirrors:
before starting the motorcycle.
after you have started riding.
after starting the motorcycle.
before getting on the motorcycle.
6. You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:
a tire goes flat.
you start to lose control in a curve.
the throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
the motorcycle starts to wobble.
7. Tinted eye protection:
is prohibited by law.
should not be worn at night.
should be worn at all times.
is mandatory for all motorcyle riders.
8. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
avoiding sudden moves.
leaning back.
maintaining or increasing your speed.
holding in the clutch.
9. Before changing lanes:
Look over your shoulder.
Check your blind spots.
Check your mirrors.
All of the above.
10. Each marked lane gives a motorcyclist _______ possible paths of travel.
One
Two
Three
Four
 
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ME DMV Motorcycle Test

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