Maine Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

To carry a load, you should distribute the load evenly to keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is It indicates the direction.

This is a directional arrow sign.

Not quite. The answer is Being low on oil

If an engine locks, it is likely low on oil. Always check your oil before starting a trip. If needed, add oil as soon as possible or else the engine may seize.

Not quite. The answer is No trucks are allowed on this road.

A red circle with a diagonal red slash means "no." The red slash over the truck indicates that trucks are not allowed on this road. Truck drivers must look for an alternate route.

Not quite. The answer is positioned firmly on the footrests.

While you are riding, your feet should be positioned firmly on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is 6

If you accumulate six points on your driving record, the Secretary of State will send you a warning letter.

Source: Suspension for Demerit Point Accumulation: The Maine Point System, Maintaining Your Driver's License, Part 1: Maine Driver's License, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide

Not quite. The answer is At an intersection

The most likely place for a collision is at an intersection. Motorcycles are often not seen by other drivers.

Not quite. The answer is never permitted.

Maine law prohibits riding a motorcycle between rows of stopped vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Deer crossing ahead

This is an animal crossing sign. The animal pictured on the sign (a deer in this case) is common in this area. Watch for these animals crossing the road, particularly at dawn and dusk. Deer, elk, and similar wildlife travel in herds. If you see one, be alert for others. A collision with a large animal may kill the animal, damage your vehicle, and possibly even injure someone in your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is in any of the above situations.

You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are being followed too closely, stopping in an unusual place, or stopping more quickly than others might expect.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

For your first OUI conviction for any of the following, you will spend time in jail instead of paying a fine: Your BAC was at least 0.15%; you were traveling 30 mph or more over the posted speed limit; you attempted to elude a police officer; you refused to submit to chemical testing; or you had a passenger under the age of 21.

Source: If You Are Convicted of Operating Under the Influence or Operating with an Excessive Alcohol Level, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Part 3: Keeping Fit to Drive, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide

Not quite. The answer is beep your horn.

If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should beep your horn to warn the driver.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve onto the shoulder of the road

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

If there are hazards to your left, you should choose a center or right lane position to stay away from the hazards.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

To increase your visibility to other vehicle operators, you should ride in a suitable lane position, wear proper clothing, and use your headlight.

Not quite. The answer is The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

This sign indicates that the road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

Not quite. The answer is Flag person ahead

This work zone sign indicates a flagger (flag person) ahead. Flaggers are often located in highway or street work zones. They wear orange vests, shirts, or jackets and use red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles to guide traffic safely through these areas. You must follow the flagger's directions.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic may flow on both sides.

This sign means that traffic on the road may flow on both sides of the sign.

Not quite. The answer is the front brake.

The front brake provides 70–75% of your motorcycle's stopping power. Still, you should use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is increase your speed.

At night, you should decrease, not increase, your speed to stay safe.