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2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:
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A
Stay in the center of the lane.
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B
Stay on the outside of the lane.
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C
Change your path as needed.
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D
Use the shoulder.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
Approaching a police officer.
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B
Someone is following too closely.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
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A
Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
Snug.
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C
Defect-free.
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D
Attractive.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When packing a load on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
The heavier items should go toward the front.
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B
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
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C
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
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D
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Your lane position should not:
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A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
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A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
100 percent
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A child passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be placed in front of the operator.
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B
Should be placed behind the operator.
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C
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
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D
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.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 11 / 25
When riding in a group, you should:
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A
Never use a staggered formation.
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B
Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.
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C
Not use your mirrors.
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D
Not tailgate other riders within the group.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Swerving a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires a lot of traction.
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B
Requires little traction.
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C
Is a slow maneuver.
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D
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switching into a neutral gear.
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B
You will be slowing suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has long, loose laces.
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B
Has short heels.
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C
Has tall heels.
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D
Is always sneakers.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:
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A
Sit with their arms fully extended.
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B
Use their arms to hold their body up.
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C
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
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A
Speed up before contact.
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B
Slow down before contact.
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C
Lean the motorcycle.
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D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?
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A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding behind another vehicle under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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 21 / 25
When you are passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You must complete the pass in a passing zone.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
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C
You should make eye contact with the driver.
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D
You should ride on the shoulder if possible.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire pressure.
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B
Mirror positions.
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C
Headlight position.
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D
Brake light position.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To swerve correctly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
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D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
The best lane position:
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A
Is always the right portion of the lane.
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B
Is always the center portion of the lane.
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C
Is always the left portion of the lane.
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D
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
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B
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
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C
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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