2025 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 12
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maine when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maine please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/maine/motorcycle.
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1. To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:
Explanation
For your protection, you should wear pants that cover your entire legs and are made of leather or another sturdy synthetic material. Clothing should fit snugly enough that it does not flap in the wind but not so snugly that it restricts your movement.
2. Making eye contact with another driver:
Explanation
You should never take eye contact with another driver as a guarantee that they will properly yield the right-of-way to you.
3. When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
Explanation
You can achieve maximum stopping power by using both the front and rear brakes. You should use both brakes every time you slow or stop.
4. When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:
Explanation
Before shifting into a lower gear, make sure you are riding slowly enough to shift safely. Downshifting while going too fast may cause the motorcycle to lurch and the rear wheel to skid. When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to use the brakes to slow to a safe speed before downshifting.
5. Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?
Explanation
To make yourself visible to other road users, you should wear brightly-colored clothing with reflective materials, use your headlight at all times, and use your signals and brake light properly.
6. When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:
Explanation
When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcyclist should be prepared for a parked car to suddenly pull out of a parking space and into traffic. It is often safest for a motorcyclist to ride in the left portion of their lane when passing a row of parked cars on their right to create the most possible space between their motorcycle and any potential hazards.
7. Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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