DMV Permit Test 15 - Maine Motorcycle

1 . This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down. Work crew ahead. Side road. Playground ahead. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . This sign means:

One-way traffic. Divided highway ends. Two-way traffic. Keep left. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day. Wear dark clothes. Keep your headlight on at all times. Ride in the right portion of the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . Taking a turn too fast:

Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit. Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car. Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you. Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much. Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots. Mirrors are never accurate. Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . When riding, goggles:

Protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face. Protect your face, but not your eyes. Are not as effective at protecting your eyes as eyeglasses. Are not effective in providing any protection. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . When riding, a cushion of space is helpful to:

Give you space to react to hazards. Hide you from other drivers. Prevent you from avoiding hazards. Allow you to look at road signs. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always avoid the left portion of a lane. Always avoid the right portion of a lane. Always avoid the center portion of a lane. Use whichever portion of the lane is safest. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead. End of construction zone. School crossing ahead. Flagger ahead. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed. Increase their following distance. Maximize their headlight usage. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly. It develops good braking habits for emergency situations. Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle. The brakes only work when both are applied. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

Using only the front brake Using both brakes Using the center lane Maintaining or increasing your speed Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?

Try to make eye contact with other drivers. Make sure you always ride using your headlight. Wave your arms. Ride closely to vehicles in front of you. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . If you began a curve on the outside and no traffic is present when you are exiting the curve, you should move:

Toward the center of the curve. Toward the inside of the curve. Toward the outside of the curve. Wherever you prefer. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:

Riding in the left portion of a lane. Riding in the center portion of a lane. Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane. Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . The control for the rear brake is usually located:

On the right handlebar. On the left handlebar. Near the left foot. Near the right foot. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . When a lead rider is extending their left arm and pointing downward, it means:

Speed up. Pull over. Hazard in the roadway. Slow down. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . When turning a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should:

Lean your body slightly in the direction of the turn. Lean your body drastically in the direction of the turn. Lean your body slightly away from the turn. Lean your body drastically away from the turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves. Traffic increases ahead. Steep grade ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . This sign means:

No right turn. You must turn right. Watch for traffic on your right. Don’t park on the right side of the street. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

Always Usually Frequently Seldom Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . The front brake:

Is only safe to use when the roadway is slippery. Is safe to use if used properly. Should be used as an emergency brake. Is less powerful than the rear brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding. Your riding skills will not be affected. Side effects from the drinking may still remain. You will be okay as long as you ride slowly. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . It is important to flash your brake light when:

Approaching a police officer. Someone is following too closely. There is a stop sign ahead. Your signals are not working. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of:

Three seconds. Two seconds. One second. Ten seconds. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

It takes up minimal space on the highway. The group is easy to see. The group is unlikely to be split up. The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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27 . If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean. Hold onto the seat. Sit as far back on the seat as possible. Never hold onto you. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . When a lead rider is bending their left arm at the elbow, pointing upward, and swinging their arm toward their helmet, it means:

Speed up. Pull over. Hazard in the roadway. Slow down. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . Crashes are more likely to occur among:

Experienced riders. Beginning riders. Those familiar with their motorcycle. Those who have completed a safety course. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid. Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake. Immediately release and re-engage the front brake. Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Passing another vehicle. You will be slowing down suddenly. There is a stop sign ahead. Your signals do not work. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

32 . ______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact Using a turn signal Following another vehicle Nothing Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

The left portion of the lane The center portion of the lane The right portion of the lane Either the left or right portion of the lane Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up. Allow them to pass. Prevent them from passing. Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before. Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process. Not let them ask questions. Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them. Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded. Not get involved. Take their keys. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining. Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction. Avoid the entire center portion of the lane. Not worry about oil or other items in a lane. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual. Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger. Operate at a faster speed than usual. Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

The air pressure in the tires. Fluid levels. The turn signals. Damage to the paint. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake. Use only the front brake. Use both brakes. Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . When braking, you should use:

The front brake only. The rear brake only. Both front and rear brakes. Either the front or rear brake, but not both. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . When you are passing another vehicle:

You must complete the pass in a passing zone. You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began. You should make eye contact with the driver. You should ride on the shoulder if possible. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second Three-second Two-second One-second Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . Riding at night is usually:

Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles. More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see. Not allowed on highways. Less distracting than riding during the day. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

Eyeglasses Sunglasses A windshield Goggles Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting. Upshfting. Cross-shifting. Rolling on the throttle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you. Wear dark clothing. Signal only when you feel like it. Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . If you refuse to take an alcohol level test when requested by an officer:

There will be no negative consequences. You cannot be convicted of an OUI. You can still be convicted of an OUI. You will be allowed to leave. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park. Cars leaving their parking spaces. Oncoming traffic. Noise. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble. Use the brakes gradually. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually. Downshift. Take a FREE Practice Test Now