2019 Maine DMV Motorcycle Test #8. 99% Pass Rate

1.

Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

2.

The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Come to a complete stop.

3.

Before changing lanes, you should:

Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
Point in the direction of the lane change.
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.

4.

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:

Use both brakes and stop quickly.
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
Relax on the handgrips.

5.

If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

6.

When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:

Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.
Wave at the other driver to get their attention.
Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.
Pull over to the shoulder.

7.

To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.
Rely only on the rear brake.
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

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