Maine Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 3

If you successfully complete Maine's Driving Dynamics Course, three points will be deducted from your driving record, but only once in any twelve-month period.

Source: Continuing Driver Education, Maintaining Your Driver's License, Part 1: Maine Driver's License, State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

Because the brake light on a motorcycle is not as noticeable as the brake lights on a car, you should flash your brake light to alert the driver behind you.

Not quite. The answer is As shown in image A

Riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings may cause your motorcycle to weave. This uneasy, “wandering” feeling is generally not hazardous. Relax and maintain a steady speed and ride straight across. Crossing at an angle forces riders to zigzag to stay in the lane. The zigzag is far more hazardous than the wandering feeling. The right way to cross is shown in image A.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best eye and face protection is provided by a shatter-resistant face shield. It covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind.

Not quite. The answer is one-quarter

The rear brake provides one-quarter of a motorcycle's stopping power. Always use both the front and rear brakes when stopping.

Not quite. The answer is a railroad crossing.

This sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead. These signs are typically placed 350 to 500 feet ahead of a railroad crossing. Watch out for warning signals and approaching trains. Slow down and prepare to stop.

Not quite. The answer is it does not mean the driver has seen you.

If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection, it does not mean the driver has seen you. Always exercise caution at intersections.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

You may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction, such as the following: 1) Wet pavement, particularly just after it starts to rain and before surface oil is washed to the side of the road; 2) gravel roads and anywhere else that sand and gravel collect; 3) mud, leaves, snow, and ice; 4) lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers, especially when wet.

Not quite. The answer is behind the stop line.

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you should stop behind the stop line. If it is difficult to see from there, you may then edge forward until you can see clearly.

Not quite. The answer is The rear brake

The right foot pedal controls the rear brake. The front brake is controlled by the right handgrip.

Not quite. The answer is on short trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips and at speeds of less than 35 mph.

Not quite. The answer is The left part of the lane in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. Some people suggest the leader should move to the right portion of the lane after passing a vehicle. This is not a good idea. It encourages the second rider to pass and return to the lane before there is a large enough space cushion in front of the passed vehicle. It is simpler and safer to wait until there is enough room ahead of the passed vehicle to allow each rider to move into the same position held before the pass.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

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 avoid sudden moves.

You can ride safely on slippery surfaces by slowing down and avoiding sudden moves that could result in losing control of the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is use both the front and rear brakes.

When braking on slippery surfaces, you should use both brakes. It is always most effective to use both brakes.

Not quite. The answer is slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.

Large, heavy vehicles have longer stopping distances than motorcycles do. If you pull in front of a large vehicle and then suddenly slow down, it may not have enough room to avoid rear-ending you.

Not quite. The answer is approach the animal and then speed away.

If a dog starts to chase you, you should approach the animal and then speed away. This should stop the dog from chasing you.

Not quite. The answer is They provide poor traction for motorcycles.

Gravel, lane markings, and road edges all provide poor traction for motorcycles.