MAINE MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN TEST
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In each lane of traffic, there are ______ lane positions for a motorcycle.
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three
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two
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eight
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four
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12.
Car drivers are most likely to try to share your lane when:
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you are preparing to turn at an intersection.
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they want to pass you.
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traffic is heavy.
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All of the above.
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13.
Motorcyclists are allowed to ride in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane:
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only at designated times.
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only when they are carrying a passenger.
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At all times.
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when riding with another motorcycle.
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14.
Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?
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All the other answers are correct.
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It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.
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Motorcycles are hard to see.
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It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.
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15.
By "choosing the best lane position" you:
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are avoiding hazards.
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are not in a blind spot.
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maximize the space cushion around you.
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All of the above.
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16.
When riding, you should:
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keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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keep your arms straight.
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turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.
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17.
When riding with a passenger:
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your motorcycle will take longer to stop.
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you are not permitted to pass other vehicles.
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your stopping distance will decrease.
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you are not allowed carry cargo.
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18.
When you need to cross rail tracks that are parallel to you, how should you cross them?
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At an angle of exactly 90 degrees
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Never cross rail tracks parallel to your lane
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At an angle of at least 45 degrees
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Edge across the tracks
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19.
You should downshift through the gears when you:
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are approaching a stop sign.
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need more power to accelerate.
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need to slow down.
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All of the above.
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20.
If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast:
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gradually increase your speed.
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sit as far back as possible.
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warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move.
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consider letting your feet skim along the surface.
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