Maine DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You must complete a basic driver education if you are under ____ years of age. 18 20 25 21 16

2. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Stop and turn around. Use only your rear brake Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section.

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. Accelerating in a curve Should not be done. Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Should be done only in small curves Is for experienced riders only.

5. Rolling on the throttle in a turn Should only be done in emergencies. Helps to stabilize the motorcycle. Is done while changing gears Is used to pass other vehicles.

6. Most motorcycle crashes happen On short trips. On long trips. On gravel roads In parking lots.

7. What will not conserve gasoline? Don't carry unnecessary extra weight in your car. Keep your tires properly inflated. Don't speed faster than the posted speed limits Drive at a steady pace. Keep your windows open at high speeds.

8. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When passing parked cars. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When being passed by other vehicles. All of the above.

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. The gearshift lever is located In front of the left footrest. In front of the right footrest. By the left handlegrip By the right handlegrip.

11. If you are under age 65, how long is your driver license valid? It is valid until the 4th birthday following the issue date that you got it. It is valid until the seventh birthday following the issue date that you got it. It is valid until the sixth birthday following the issue date that you got it It is valid until the eighth birthday following the issue date that you got it. It is valid until the fifth birthday following the issue date that you got it.

12. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must Wear safety goggles or a face shield. Get your motorcycle equipped with a windshield before you ride it. Drive only on paved roads Avoid carrying passengers.

13. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react It does all of these.

14. A front-wheel skid can result from The front wheel locking. The rear wheel locking. Only using the rear brake Turning too quickly.

15. Which of the following is true of carrying passengers and/or cargo on a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Extra weight will change how a motorcycle handles. Passengers should keep their legs away from the muffler You should avoid carrying passengers until you have gained an ample amount of experience riding alone. You should never carry packages in your hand(s) while riding a motorcycle.

16. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Scanning your path of travel. Maintaining a space cushion. Using your signal lights. Wearing protective gear.

17. What is the proper way to swerve? Pull the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve. Press the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve Press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve.

18. 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.

19. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle. Strips of cloth. The sissy bar. Strong rope. Elastic cords.

20. How should a motorcycle rider deal with a tire failure? By applying both brakes hard and laying down the bike if necessary. By applying the brake of the 'good' wheel and continuing straight as it slows. By steering back and forth rapidly By immediately swerving to the side of the road.

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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.