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MAINE MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN TEST

21. When you are properly seated on a motorcycle, your arms should be:
positioned with your hands above your elbows.
positioned with your elbows locked.
bent slightly.
at a 90-degree angle.
22. When you are being passed from behind, you should:
ride on the shoulder of the road.
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
swerve as soon as you can.
23. When parking at the roadside, park:
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
parallel to the curb.
on the curb.
with your front wheel touching the curb.
24. The most effective formation when riding in a group is:
the staggered formation.
the X-formation.
the single-file formation.
the pair-up formation.
25. Gravel, steel plates and lane markings:
all provide better traction than wet pavement.
all provide poor traction.
are not slippery.
all provide excellent traction.
26. As you prepare for your ride, tell your passenger to:
wear a seat belt.
keep their legs close to the muffler(s).
put their feet on the ground at stops.
hold firmly onto your waist, hips, belt or passenger handholds.
27. To safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have:
passenger headlight.
sun protection.
an approved passenger license.
passenger seat and footrests.
28. Which surface provides little traction?
wet pavement.
fallen leaves.
gravel roads.
All of the above.
29. When the pavement is wet, you should:
ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Non of the other answers is correct.
ride in the center portion of the lane.
decrease your following distance.
30. If you are chased by a dog:
stop until the animal loses interest.
kick it away.
swerve around the animal.
approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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