Maine DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Increase your following distance. Use your high beam. Reduce your speed Shift gears quickly.

2. Which of the following items does not need to be inspected by the state of maine? The rear view mirror. The registration plates. The vehicle's horn The vehicle's brakes. The vehicle's radio.

3. Which of the following is not required to obtain a permit in maine? Completion of road test. Age of 15 or higher. Vision screening Completion of written drivers examination.

4. When riding in a group, which member sets the pace? The group leader. The rider with the least experience. Whoever rides the fastest. The tail end rider.

5. In which of the following examples should you use your directional signals? All of the answers listed. When changing lanes. When turning at an intersection When entering or leaving a freeway.

6. 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.

7. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Move into another lane if one is open. Give them plenty of room. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers Do all of the above.

8. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Close the throttle. Adjust your weight. Grip the handlebars tightly Accelerate out of the wobble.

9. What vehicles do not need a maine title? Any vehicle over 15 years old, or any motorcycle with a less than 150 cc engine size. Any vehicle over 20 years old, or any motorcycle with a less than 150 cc engine size. Any vehicle over 15 years old, or any motorcycle with a less than 300 cc engine size Any vehicle over 20 years old, or any motorcycle with a less than 300 cc engine size. All vehicles in that operate on maine roads need a title.

10. Which is true of seat belt use? It is often safer to be thrown clear of the car than trapped by a safety belt. They are unnecessary when driving short distances. Your hands can protect you as well as a seat belt in an accident Seat belts more than double your chance of surviving an accident.

11. 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.

12. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen. Left or right. Center. Left. Right.

13. In proper riding posture Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent. Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests All of the above are true.

14. 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.

15. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Meeting. Following. Not following or meeting. All of these answers are correct.

16. What controls the front brake? The left foot pedal. The right hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left hand lever.

17. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Below your elbows. Above your elbows. At or below elbow height With elbows locked.

18. What can cause the engine to lock? Skidding the front tire. Changing gears improperly. Being low on oil. Braking using only one brake.

19. What is the longest amount of time your exhaust is allowed to emit visible smoke other than water vapor? Five seconds. One minute. Ten seconds. There is no time limit. One second.

20. When riding parallel to tracks, ruts, or pavement seams and then crossing them on a motorcycle, you should cross at an angle of at least: 10 degrees. 30 degrees. 90 degrees 60 degrees. 45 degrees.

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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.