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If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
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If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
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It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
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Others can't see your load if it is low.
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Maine Motorcycle Permit Test
(From the 2019 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.
Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?
2.
When you ride a motorcycle, you should:
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Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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Keep your arms straight.
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Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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3.
To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:
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Free of scratches.
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Resistant to penetration.
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Able to fasten securely.
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Airtight.
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4.
When being passed from behind, you should:
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Try to move onto the shoulder.
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Use the left portion of your lane.
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Use the center portion of your lane.
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Use the right portion of your lane.
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5.
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
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Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
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Only have one set of footrests.
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Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
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Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
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6.
Do not ride directly alongside a car or truck for all of the following reasons, except:
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You may be in the vehicle's blind spot.
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The vehicle might block your escape route.
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The driver may think you’re trying to race them.
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The driver may not see you and switch lanes.
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When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
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Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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Increase your following distance.
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Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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