DMV Permit Test 8 - Maine Motorcycle

1 . When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:

Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards. Snug. Defect-free. Attractive. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:

Do not need to use a turn signal. Should still use a turn signal. Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians. Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . Before starting out, your fuel valve should be:

Backwards. Empty. Open. Closed. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert. Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks. Riding without a headlight. Maintaining a space cushion. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles. Assume other drivers can’t see you. Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you. Ride offensively. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver. Accelerate. Pull over to the side of the road. Slow down. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Ride faster to shake them. Alert the local police. Ride on the shoulder of the road. Allow them to pass. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . Most crashes happen:

Far from home. On short trips. On long rides. Several hours into the ride. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader. In front of the group. At the tail end of the group. Beside the leader. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:

Get as close as possible to the vehicle. Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle. Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you. Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . To discourage lane sharing by other drivers, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane. Make eye contact with each of the drivers. Not allow other motorists to get in front of you. Occasionally flash your brake light to remind them that you are in the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet. Read books on motorcycle safety. Ask others about how to ride more safely. Watch training videos. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . Most crashes happen:

At speeds greater than 55 mph. After several hours of riding. On short trips. On long trips. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . Checking your mirrors:

Is a bad idea because you should be focussed on the road ahead. Is only important if you think there is a reason to check them. Is an important part of making safe riding decisions. Should only be done if there is no other traffic on the roadway. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area. The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit. The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance. The maximum safe speed for a work zone. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights. Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights. Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights. Usually larger than a car’s headlights. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?

Increase your speed before entering the turn. Keep the motorcycle from leaning. Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action. Come to a complete stop before entering the turn. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary. Restricts the field of vision. Is usually uncomfortable. Does not have any markings or tags. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop. Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning. Apply only the rear brake. Apply only the front brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

You are tired while riding. You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it. There is a stop sign ahead. Your signals are not working. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early. Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early. Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible. Encourages other drivers to pass you. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . This sign means:

Don't drink if you are going to drive. Slippery when wet. Road curves ahead. You are approaching a hill. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle. You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers. You may stop to load or unload merchandise. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips. Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips. Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up. Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes. Follow other vehicles closely. Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding. Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle. Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle. Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities. Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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27 . When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:

The left portion. The center portion. The right portion. The left or right portions. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . This road sign means:

Road widens ahead. Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon. Highway entrance ramp ahead. Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Wear long pants. Wear shorts if it is warm outside. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Wear sandals. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

Using the rear brake only. Using the front brake only. Using both brakes. Using the rear brake while downshifting. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . This road sign means:

All traffic must turn right. No right turn. All traffic must go straight ahead. A road joins from the right. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

32 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, a rider should:

Be aware of the vehicle's tip-over lines. Place weight outside of the tip-over lines. Ride on two wheels whenever possible. Ride on one wheel whenever possible. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . Riding with a passenger:

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle. Is usually safe for beginning riders. Can affect the handling of a motorcycle. Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged. Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly. Release the front brake and only use the rear brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks. Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks. Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle. Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . To stop quickly, it is best to:

Throttle down and use the front brake. Use the rear brake only. Use the front brake only. Use both brakes at the same time. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . You should completely check your motorcycle:

Before every ride. Once a week. Once a month. Once a year. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Low ground railroad crossing. Low clearance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

Release and re-apply the rear brake. Keep it locked until you completely stop. Release the rear brake and only use the front brake. Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . A child passenger:

Should be placed in front of the operator. Should be placed behind the operator. Does not have to be able to reach the footrests. Should hold onto the motorcycle frame. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain Loosening the chain Using the throttle more Applying the rear brake Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?

Darkly-colored clothes Clothes made from synthetic materials Reflective clothes A leather jacket Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

A single-file formation. A staggered formation. Pairs. A pyramid formation. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:

It affects how you steer. The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration. The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors. You won’t be able to use the brake. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background Black letters or symbols on a yellow background White letters or symbols on a blue background White letters or symbols on a green background Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time. Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time. Pass in pairs. Pass at one time as a group. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . When changing lanes on a road with several lanes, you should:

Check only the lane next to you for traffic. Check the lane next to you and the next lane over for traffic. Rely only on your mirrors. Not worry about signaling. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . Engine braking:

Should not be done because it damages the engine. Is similar to using the brakes. Makes a loud noise. Is not reliable. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of fuel. A lack of oil. A lack of coolant. Improper tire inflation. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . 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