Maine DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Maine Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Maine DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. How much can an operating under the influence (oui) charge cost you? $1,000 $5,000 $10,000 $7,000 $3,000

2. Maine law requires all vehicle owners to carry what type of insurance? All listed items are correct. Theft insurance. Collision insurance Liability insurance.

3. You can increase your line of sight when preparing to pass by Riding in the left lane position. Increasing your speed. Swerving from side to side Lifting your face shield.

4. What is a good way to see if you are following a large vehicle too closely? If you can ahead of them, you are following too closely. Observe what other drivers are doing. If you can't see their mirrors, you are following too closely Wait for them to brake check you. See if they try and communicate with you.

5. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You should release the rear brake and reapply it.

6. When passing a bicyclist, at least how much room should you give? 1 ft. 3 ft. 2.5 ft. 2 ft. 6 inches.

7. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it Prevents others from sharing your lane. Helps you maintain a consistent speed. Allows you to turn easily Keeps you hidden from other drivers.

8. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect? You will be unable to carry cargo. You will be unable to pass other vehicles. Your motorcycle will take longer to stop You will get better gas mileage.

9. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should Use both brakes. Always coast in neutral. Use the front brake only Use the rear brake only.

10. What is a safe speed? 25mph. 30mph. 35mph 60mph. It depends what the speed limit is.

11. When group riding on motorcycles, you should divide your group up into two or more smaller groups if you group is larger than: 1 rider. 3 riders. 4 or 5 riders None of the answers listed. 2 riders.

12. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by The left hand lever. A foot pedal. The right hand lever A button on the handgrip.

13. What is one of the surest ways to lose your license? Avoid scanning ahead of your vehicle by 20 seconds. Drink and drive. Engage in conduct that your parents would disapprove of Paint your car red. Eat while driving.

14. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug? Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Shifting to a higher gear too soon. Carrying cargo on the sissy bar. Leaning while turning.

15. The safest place to ride in the rain is On main roads only. On the shoulder of the road. In the tire tracks of other drivers In the center lane position.

16. If you are in a group of 5 or more motorcycles what should you do to make it safer? Divide it up into 2 or more smaller groups. Drive closer together. Drive slower to keep everyone in the group together Make sure everyone has walkie talkies.

17. The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because There is poor visibility. The pavement is poor quality. Dirt and gravel provide little traction It is not driven on often.

18. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When riding in a parking lot. When crossing railroad tracks. When riding on metal grating. When riding on ice.

19. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 10-degree. 90-degree. 30-degree. 45-degree.

20. Before each ride, you should adjust The clutch. The throttle. Your seat The side mirrors.

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To operate a motorcycle in Maine, you must have a motorcycle license. Licenses are issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). At age 16, you can apply for a license, permit, or endorsement on your current license. However, all applicants under the age of 18 must complete a basic driver's education course before completing the requirements for a motorcycle license. A motorcycle license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle permit, you must apply, submit your required documentation, successfully complete a hands-on rider education program, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license or endorsement on your driver's license, you must complete the permit process, submit your application and documentation, pass the motorcycle road skills test, and pay the fees. If you successfully passed a road skills test as part of your basic rider course, the motorcycle road test may be waived.

The motorcycle exams are taken through your local BMV. The knowledge exam contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety, operation, and road signs. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle road skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must check with the BMV to reschedule your next test.