DMV Permit Test 6 - Maine Motorcycle

1 . When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:

Are too small to have blind spots. Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems. Have blind spots that require head checks. Have only one blind spot. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed. Boots with tall heels. Leather gloves. Shoes that stop below their ankle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . On a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed. Avoid making sudden moves. Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping. Use both brakes when slowing or stopping. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . This sign means:

Roundabout ahead. Lane ends, merge left. Turn around. Curve ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . Who must wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle?

All operators and passengers under the age of 18 Operators who have held their license for less than one year Passengers riding with an operator who is required to wear a helmet All of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night. Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night. Not ride at night. Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns. Keep your arms straight. Keep your knees away from the gas tank. Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

After starting the motorcycle Before starting the motorcycle During the ride At a traffic signal Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . Where is the clutch lever usually located?

On the left handgrip On the right handgrip Near the left footrest Near the right footrest Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride. Once a week. Once a month. Once a season. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

Turn your headlight off. Ride with your headlight on. Try to make eye contact with other drivers. Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . To ride safely on slippery surfaces, you should:

Reduce your speed. Speed up. Make sudden moves. Use only the front brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes. Tailgate other drivers. Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle. Not use a headlight during the day. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . In general, when parked on the road, a motorcycle should be:

Parked with both the front and rear wheels touching the curb. Angled with the rear wheel touching the curb. Angled with the front wheel touching the curb. Parallel to the curb. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:

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

16 . When riding behind another vehicle under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second. Two seconds. Three seconds. Four seconds. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes. Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire. Only use the rear brake. Use either brake, but use only one brake. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . This sign means:

All traffic must turn. Turn right at the intersection. Parking area ahead. Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . The front brake:

Should only be used when you need to stop quickly. Should be used only under slippery conditions. Is not as effective as the rear brake. Is safe to use, if used properly. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . This sign shows one type of:

Right turn. Intersection. Lane change. Road curve. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . Riding gloves should:

Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot. Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips. Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls. Be worn only on cooler days. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?

They make you drowsy. They make you more alert. They make you hungry. They make you unable to concentrate. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . Hearing protection is:

Not needed if you wear a helmet. Needed in addition to a helmet. Only needed on windy days. Not needed if you are carrying a passenger. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

Are easy to get used to right away. Make cars seem closer than they actually are. Provide a narrow view of the road. Make cars seem farther away than they actually are. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . When you see this sign, it means:

There is an object on the roadway. Traffic is coming from the right. The road is curving sharply to the left. There is a merge point ahead. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A dirt or gravel road A strip of oil in the center of a lane Mud on pavement Dry pavement Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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27 . Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

Your motorcycle may stall. You might go too fast. Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears. The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . A major effect of alcohol consumption is:

Heightened riding abilities. The slowing down of bodily functions. Increasing nervousness. Increasing alertness. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:

The owner’s manual. A book about motorcycles. A former owner. Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . This sign means:

Traffic signal. Fire station. T intersection. Left turn signal. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections On highways On rural roads In parking lots Take a FREE Practice Test Now

32 . Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Sound your horn. Flash your lights. Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary. Move into another lane, if necessary. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute Skip, Early, Enter Start, Exit, Energy Standard, Error, Entice Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds 10 seconds Five seconds Three seconds Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent 0.04 percent 0.08 percent 0.1 percent Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend. Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking. Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober. Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . Engine braking:

Is illegal. Is slowing down by turning the engine off. Is slowing down by downshifting. Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

Ride down the center of the lane. Increase your speed. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars. Pull onto the shoulder of the road. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane. Stay toward the left side of your lane. Look to your left frequently. Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections Highways Parking lots Residential areas Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

It increases your line of sight. It decreases your line of sight. It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle. It allows the other driver to speed up. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . Making eye contact with another driver:

Indicates that the driver sees you. Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you. Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you. May make the driver mad. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . In a normal turn:

The motorcycle and rider should lean together. The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions. The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not. The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . 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

45 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group. Just behind the lead rider. At the back of the group. Anywhere within the group. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop Left turn Right turn Backing up Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield. Only protects your eyes. Protects more than just your eyes. Does not protect your face as well as goggles. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . When does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) begin operating?

When maximum pressure is applied to only the front brake. When maximum pressure is applied to only the rear brake. When maximum pressure is applied to both the front and rear brakes. When pressure is released from both the front and rear brakes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . 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. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed. Reduce your speed. Use your high beam headlight whenever possible. Increase your following distance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now