Maine DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Use your high beam. Flash your brake light. Avoid driving at night Install extra lights.

2. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen. Alongside other vehicles. In residential areas. Near other motorcycles. While using your high beam.

3. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle. Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch Lift the shift lever as far as it will go.

4. When passing another vehicle, you should Begin your pass from the center lane position. Make eye contact with the driver. Move as far left as possible Move quickly through the driver's blind spot.

5. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision? At an intersection. On a hill. On a one-way road. On a curve.

6. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? Three. Two. 4 One.

7. A street legal motorcycle needs to have which of the following? A horn. Front and rear brakes. All listed items are correct Turn signals. Two mirrors.

8. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should Drag your inside foot for support. Maintain or increase your speed. Drag your outside foot for support Decrease or maintain your speed.

9. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely. The rear brake. Both brakes at the same time. The front brake. None of these answers are correct.

10. When should you rise off the seat slightly? Preparing to pass another vehicle. Riding on slippery surfaces. Increasing your visibility. Absorbing shock when riding over obstacles.

11. It is important that a passenger Lean as the motorcyclist leans. Keep his or her feet on the foot pegs. Sit as far forward as possible Do all of the above.

12. What is the maximum speed outside any business or residential or built-up area of maine? 25 mph. 30 mph. 55 mph 45 mph. 60 mph.

13. There are this many classes of driver's licenses in maine? 2 5 3 7 4

14. What statement about maine motor vehicle insurance requirements is false? If you don't have proof of insurance, your license can be suspended. You do not need to show proof of insurance for a vehicle that you are driving, but do not own. You must show proof of insurance when you register a vehicle You must have insurance for every vehicle you own.

15. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Crouch down low. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Pull in the clutch and coast Slow down before the turn.

16. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? In pairs. Staggered formation. Single file. V-shaped formation.

17. Motorcycle passengers should always do which of the following? Grab the driver's waist, hips, or belt. All listed answers are correct. Keep both feet on the pegs even when stopped Sit as far forward as possible. Lean with the driver.

18. You will travel a minimum of ____ in 10 to 12 seconds at highway speeds. 100 ft. 600 ft. 800 ft. 400 ft. 200 ft.

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

20. How much of a following safety cushion should you leave while driving? A 3 to 4 second cushion. No cushion at all. None of the answers listed A two second cushion.

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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.