DMV Permit Test 14 - Maine Motorcycle

1 . If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away. Stop until the animal loses interest. Swerve around the animal. Approach the animal slowly, then speed up. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . Mirror checks:

Are unimportant. Should only be done on long trips. Should be part of your normal scanning routine. Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . The right clothing can protect you from all of the following, except:

Heat. Debris. Injury. Other drivers. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-approved helmet. Face or eye protection. Ear buds. Protective clothing. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

The left portion The center portion The right portion The shoulder Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead. You must turn left ahead. Do not enter. A four-way intersection is ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake. Rely only on the rear brake. Use the front brake and then the rear brake. Use both brakes at the same time. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . When riding behind a car, you should:

Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror. Assume the driver sees you. Ride in the far left portion of the lane. Ride in the far right portion of the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

Meets Department of Transportation guidelines. Looks sturdy. Is inexpensive. Is in your favorite color. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather. Made of wool. Not pre-curved. Unsafe for the rider. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop. Release both brakes and coast to a stop. Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake. Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly. Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling. Make sure your bike is completely clean. Make sure you can see your helmet in your mirrors. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

If it is certified by the DOT. If it fits snugly. If it is free of defects. If it has cracks. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end. Release the front brake and not use the front brake. Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake. Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely. Speed up before downshifting safely. Swerve to the left. Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?

No, clothing is not really for protection. No, clothing is more of a personal choice. Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind. Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed How fast the alcohol is consumed The drinker's body weight How often the drinker consumes alcohol Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible. Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder. Ride in the center portion of your lane. Ride in the left portion of your lane Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . A motorcycle “fits” you if:

You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated. You are able to reach the controls by stretching. The handlebars go over your head. Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

Wear an approved helmet. Wear face or eye protection. Wear protective clothing. Have a windshield. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions. Only on cool days. Only on warm days. Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . When riding three-wheeled motorcycles in a group, you should travel in:

A staggered formation. Pairs. The left portion of the lane. A single-file formation. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking. Acceleration. Upshifting. Coasting. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation. Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement. Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances. Use only the front brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead. Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead. Industrial area. Freeway on-ramp ahead. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader The riders just behind the leader The rider in back The oldest rider Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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27 . Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

Making sure the headlight works. Checking the oil level. Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates. Ensuring that the paint is not scratched. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . When parking a three-wheeled motorcycle on the side of the road, it should be:

Close to oncoming traffic. Angled with the rear wheels touching the curb. Angled with the front wheel touching the curb. Parked parallel to the curb. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph. Happen at night. Are caused by worn tires. Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Use your high beam. Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see. Be visible. Ride only in the left portion of your lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . Head checks should be done:

Only when changing lanes. Only when turning. Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead. Frequently as a part of your normal routine. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

32 . A motorcyclist's cushion of space:

Should always stay the same. Should vary according to riding conditions. Is not necessary in most situations. Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left. The road ahead turns sharply left, then right. The road ahead curves to the left. Construction ahead. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release the rear brake and only use the front brake. Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it. Release the rear brake and down shift. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

About one-quarter About one-half About three-quarters All the stopping power Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway. Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway. Wait until you are not in the curve to brake. Only use the rear brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:

Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake. Release the brake and only engage the front brake. Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop. Release the brake and coast to a stop. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than More tiring than Just as tiring as No different from Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . If a person refuses to submit to a breath test when pulled over by an officer:

Nothing will happen. The officer must let the rider go. Their license will be suspended. The officer's notes are inadmissible in a court of law. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Maintain your usual space cushion. Brake later than usual. Ride a little more slowly than usual. Ride a little faster than usual. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake. Have only a rear brake. Have brakes in both the front and rear. Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway. May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane. May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange. Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane. They may leave the road. They may brake too hard and skid. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

Road conditions. Traffic conditions. Escape routes. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:

Use both brakes and stop quickly. Shift your weight toward the good tire. Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road. Relax on the handgrips. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:

Ride single-file. Ride in a staggered formation. Ride in pairs. Ride in the far right portion of the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane. No traffic is allowed in this lane. You have the right-of-way. You must merge into this lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . This sign means:

Emergency vehicles ahead. Uncontrolled intersection ahead. Four-way stop ahead. Traffic signal ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

Be made of a soft material. Have long laces that are not tucked in. Cover the ankle and provide support. Have tall heels. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement Wet leaves Loose gravel An ice patch Take a FREE Practice Test Now