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Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
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Accelerate.
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Pull over to the side of the road.
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Slow down.
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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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If a driver is following you too closely, you should:
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When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:
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Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.
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Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.
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Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.
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Encourages other drivers to pass you.
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10.
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
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Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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Taking corners too fast:
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Can cause the rider to go into another lane.
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Is better than going too slowly.
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Often causes the rider to stay in their lane.
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Is acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.
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12.
If in a no passing zone:
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A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:
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Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
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Use more rear brake pressure.
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Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
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Try to lock the front tire.
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To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
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Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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Tailgate other drivers.
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Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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Not use a headlight during the day.
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