Maine DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is a strategy to help see uneven road surface at night? Drive only in residential areas. Watch the tail lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Swerve from side to side. Avoid driving near other vehicles.

2. The road ahead looks slippery. what should you do? Stop and turn around. Use your rear brake only. Stop your motorcycle and walk it across the slippery section Slow down before reaching the slippery section.

3. How many times more likely to die from head injuries are non-helmeted motorcycle riders than helmeted motorcycle riders? 10 2 7 3 5

4. The best way to swerve is to Brake while you are swerving. Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn. Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn.

5. Which of the following is true of sharing the road with bicyclists? All of the answers listed. Bicyclists may move faster than you expect them to. Bicyclists have a legal right to the road's use just as you Do not use your horn when approaching bicyclists as you could startle them. Bicyclists are supposed to signal intentions with hand signals.

6. Which of the following is a type of question you may see on a practice test in the manual? All of the answers listed. True or false questions. Questions about seat belts Defining terms. Multiple choice questions.

7. 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.

8. As many as ____ accidents related to sleepiness at the wheel occur every year. 10,000 240,000 5,000 50,000 500,000

9. 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.

10. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Extended side mirrors. Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

11. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian Stop inside the crosswalk.

12. Which of the following is not a component that's checked during state inspection? Door locks. Defroster. Speedometer Rear view mirror. Turn signals.

13. About how many people die in motor vehicle accidents in the united states each year? 10,000 45,000 2,000 100,000 500,000

14. When looking where you want to turn, you should Keep your eyes level with the horizon. Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Reduce your speed before the turn Do all of the above.

15. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to Beep your horn. Come to a complete stop. Change lanes Flash your brake light.

16. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop? The front brake. Both front and rear brake. The rear brake. The emergency brake.

17. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Increase your speed. Maintain or decrease your speed. Maintain or increase your speed Decrease your speed.

18. While driving a motor vehicle, you should always look at least ____ seconds ahead of you. 10 2 4 5 6

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

20. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The center position is always the safest option. The safest position will depend on the surroundings The left and right positions are safest.

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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.