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2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
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B
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
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C
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
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D
You are passing someone who is in the street.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
An integrated braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
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B
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
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C
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
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D
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
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B
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
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C
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
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D
The brakes only work when both are applied.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To stop quickly, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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B
Use the rear brake only.
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C
Use the front brake only.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Motorcycle windshields:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Are a good substitute for goggles.
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C
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
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D
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always use both brakes.
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B
Only use the front brake.
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C
Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
A face shield
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C
A windshield
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
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B
Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.
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C
Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.
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D
Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side of the lane.
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B
The center of the lane.
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C
The right side of the lane.
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D
Either the right or center portions of the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When securing a load, you should place the load:
Choose one answer below.
A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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B
Shift your weight quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 percent
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B
25 percent
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C
50 percent
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D
75 percent
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
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B
Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
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C
Search for hazards in your path.
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D
Hope the other drivers see you.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
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B
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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C
Go faster.
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D
Set up for turns.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A passenger should never:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a helmet.
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B
Lean when the operator leans.
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C
Wear clothing that is tight.
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D
Ride sidesaddle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
During the day, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
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B
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
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C
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
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D
Hold onto the seat.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png
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A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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