DMV Permit Test 5 - Maine Motorcycle

1 . When upshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Lift the shift lever firmly. Ease out the clutch lever. Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever. Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass. Use your horn and make obscene gestures. Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater. Come to a complete stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . This road sign means:

School crossing. Pedestrian crossing. Jogging trail. Busy sidewalk. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

Switching into a neutral gear. You will be slowing suddenly. There is a stop sign ahead. Your signals are not working. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should stay in:

The left side of the lane. The right side of the lane. The center portion of the lane. Whichever portion of the lane you want. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead. Steep grade ahead. Winding road. Merging traffic. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . 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

8 . Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?

Front and emergency Rear and emergency Front and rear Only a front brake Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

Keep going and hope to wake up. Ride faster. Ride on the shoulder. Get off the road and rest. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid Staggered Single-file Compressed Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . This sign means:

Curve ahead. Roadwork ahead. Merging traffic. No left turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel. Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel. Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel. Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . This road sign means:

Increase your speed. Railroad crossing ahead. Intersection ahead. Four-way stop ahead. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . While braking a motorcycle with a sidecar, you may need to:

Steer straight ahead. Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar. Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar. Steer sharply in the direction of the sidecar. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Turn your entire body to see through the turn. Increase your speed before the turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Shift into neutral when slowing. Cover the clutch and the brakes. Pull in the clutch when turning. Ride under the speed limit. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet. Infrequently. Only when riding in the city. Every time. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . While accelerating a motorcycle with a sidecar, you should:

Steer straight ahead. Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar. Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar. Steer sharply in the direction opposite the sidecar. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . When riding in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight. Use your low beam headlight. Use no lights. Alternate between the low and high beams. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . Consequences for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) may include:

License suspension. Community service. Fines. All of the above. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to:

Start on the inside of the curve and drift toward the outside. Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit. Weave between all three lane positions while taking a curve. Start on the inside of the curve and stay there until you exit. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass. Come to a complete stop. Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater. Ignore them. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . When carrying a passenger, you should:

Sit farther forward than you usually do. Sit farther back than you usually do. Sit anywhere. Sit in your usual comfortable position. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches. Allow clear views to both sides. Be airtight. Fasten securely. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . The best course of action to take if another driver is tailgating you is to:

Call the police. Speed up. Change lanes to allow them to pass. Move to one side of the lane so the other driver can pass you within the lane. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

Red Black Silver Blue Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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27 . Riding alongside a car:

Is encouraged. Can place you in a blind spot. Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet. Can make driving easier for the other motorist. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . You should ride with your headlight on:

Only at night. Only at night and in the rain. At all times. Under no circumstances. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:

Brake suddenly. Steer in a weaving pattern. Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves. Move to the leftmost portion of the lane. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . When being passed from behind, you should:

Try to move onto the shoulder. Use the left portion of your lane. Use the center portion of your lane. Use the right portion of your lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed. Use only the front brake. Avoid making sudden moves. Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

32 . 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

33 . This is a __________ sign.

Stop Wrong way Yield Do not enter Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . Where is the front brake lever usually located?

On the left handgrip On the right handgrip By the left foot peg By the right foot peg Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . 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

36 . When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up. Reduce their speed. Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn. Sit up as high as possible. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . When traveling on wet pavement, a motorcycle rider:

Should travel in the center portion of the lane. Should follow in the wheel tracks of vehicles ahead. Should speed up. Should only use the front brake when stopping. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . This sign means:

Watch for bicycles. Bicycles not allowed. Bicycle repair shop ahead. Bicycles have the right-of-way. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front. The heavier items should go toward the rear. Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended. Lighter items should be stored in front of you. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . This sign means:

Trucks only. Trucks are entering the highway. Upcoming hill. Trucks have the right-of-way. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough. Tight and smooth. Loose and smooth. Tight and rough. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . This sign means:

Stop. Side road. Two-way left turn. Farm machinery. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . This sign means:

No U-turn. No turning. No left turn. No right turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . Which of the following does not need to be checked before each ride?

Each brake lever The horn Tire inflation pressure The condition of the paint Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. Keeps traffic flowing at a steady pace. Keeps other drivers alert. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . When riding in rain or fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight. Use your low beam headlight. Not use your headlight. Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

The lane behind you and the lane next to you. Only behind your motorcycle. Only next to your motorcycle. The front of your helmet. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down. Do not drive in this lane. You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . When riding in a group, motorcyclists:

Do not need space cushions. Should increase their space cushions. Should reduce their usual space cushions by half. Should maintain adequate space cushions. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly Farther away, faster Closer, more slowly Closer, faster Take a FREE Practice Test Now