2024 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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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15. When braking, you should use:
Explanation
Always simultaneously use both brakes to stop. The brakes are most effective when used at the same time.
16. Many over-the-counter drugs:
Explanation
Like alcohol, many other drugs (including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs) have side effects that may impair your ability to ride safely.
17. If you borrow a motorcycle:
Explanation
If you borrow a motorcycle, make all of the same pre-ride safety checks that you would make on your own motorcycle. You should ride cautiously when using an unfamiliar motorcycle and allow yourself extra space when stopping.
18. Motorcycle headlights are:
Explanation
Motorcycle headlights are generally smaller and less powerful than those of cars.
19. All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Explanation
To reduce your risk of being involved in a crash, you should remain alert and ready to react to any hazard. Identify hazards and decide the order in which you need to address the hazards. Always use your headlight to make yourself more visible and maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times.
20. Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?
Explanation
A staggered formation is generally the best way for a group to maintain close ranks while also allowing each rider to maintain an adequate cushion of space. A single-file formation is preferable when taking curves, turning, or entering or exiting a highway.
21. The gearshift lever is operated by:
Explanation
