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Whether or not other drivers will see you.
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How many cars are on the road ahead.
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Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
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If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.
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Maine Motorcycle Permit Test
(From the 2020 Maine motorcycle driver handbook)
| Number of tests: | 16 |
| Number of questions: | 50 |
| Passing score: | 40 |
Directions:
To obtain a motorcycle license in Maine, you must pass a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. The knowledge test consists of 50 questions from the Motorcycle Operator Manual. Each question has three or four answer choices. To pass you must receive a score of 40 or better. There is no motorcycle manual in Spanish. The test is not available in Spanish.
Passing grade —
10 or fewer errors
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1.
When choosing a lane position, you should consider:
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You should choose the lane position that can:
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Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
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Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.
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3.
When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:
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See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.
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See only the lane behind you.
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See only the lane next to you.
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See most of your helmet.
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4.
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
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Fluids.
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Headlight and taillight.
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Turn signals.
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Reflectors.
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5.
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:
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Tire pressure.
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Mirror positions.
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Headlight position.
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Brake light position.
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6.
Taking a turn too fast:
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Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
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Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
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Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
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Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.
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7.
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
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Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
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Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
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Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.
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