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2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is only safe to use when the roadway is slippery.
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B
Is safe to use if used properly.
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C
Should be used as an emergency brake.
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D
Is less powerful than the rear brake.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left position
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B
The center position
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C
The right position
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D
There is no single best lane position.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange a safe ride home for them.
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B
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
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C
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
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D
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Engine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should not be done because it damages the engine.
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B
Is similar to using the brakes.
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C
Makes a loud noise.
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D
Is not reliable.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which portion of the lane should be avoided?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Feel like it is lagging behind.
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B
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
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C
Vibrate uncontrollably.
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D
Make acceleration seem faster.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Where is the horn usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
On the speedometer
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D
Near the left footrest
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged.
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B
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.
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C
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
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D
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Do not ride directly alongside a car or truck for all of the following reasons, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may be in the vehicle's blind spot.
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B
The vehicle might block your escape route.
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C
The driver may think you’re trying to race them.
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D
The driver may not see you and switch lanes.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?
Choose one answer below.
A
The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
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B
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
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C
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
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D
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.
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QUESTION 11 / 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 12 / 25
If a person refuses to submit to a breath test when pulled over by an officer:
Choose one answer below.
A
Nothing will happen.
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B
The officer must let the rider go.
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C
Their license will be suspended.
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D
The officer's notes are inadmissible in a court of law.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet is DOT-compliant.
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B
The helmet looks nice.
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C
The helmet fits snugly.
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D
The helmet does not have any defects.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
A single-file line.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
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Just behind the leader.
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B
In the front of the group.
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C
At the tail end of the group.
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D
Beside the lead rider.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn just your head.
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B
Turn your head and shoulders.
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C
Turn just your shoulders.
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D
Turn your entire body.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When stopping, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Grab at the front brake lever.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
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C
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
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D
Only use the front brake.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are easy to get used to right away.
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B
Make cars seem closer than they actually are.
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C
Provide a narrow view of the road.
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D
Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When you are stopped, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 22 / 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 23 / 25
When you are being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in any portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 24 / 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 25 / 25
When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:
Choose one answer below.
A
By proceeding straight within your lane.
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B
At a 45-degree angle.
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C
At a 90-degree angle.
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D
At a fast speed.
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