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2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:
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A
The left portion.
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B
The center portion.
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C
The right portion.
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D
The left or right portions.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Hearing protection is:
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Not recommended if you have a full-face helmet.
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B
Not recommended when riding with passengers.
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C
Always recommended.
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D
Not a concern for those with good hearing.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Where should a load be placed?
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As low as possible
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B
As high as possible
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C
Behind the rear axle
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D
On one side of the motorcycle
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
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A
20 percent
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B
40 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
80 percent
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 6 / 25
To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:
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A
Always ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull the clutch when turning.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:
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A
Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
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B
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
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C
Mirrors are never accurate.
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D
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The center portion of the lane collects oil. That part of the lane:
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A
Should always be avoided.
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B
Should be avoided if it is raining.
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C
Offers the best traction in the lane.
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D
Will allow you to ride faster than other parts of the lane will.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If you are passing a row of cars parked to your right, you should not ride in the right portion of your lane for all of the following reasons, except:
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A
Drivers may get out of a vehicle unexpectedly.
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B
Car doors may open into your lane.
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C
Pedestrians may step out from between cars.
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D
Other motorists may think you’re trying to park.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following is true?
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A
The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
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B
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
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C
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
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D
Only the front brake should be used when braking.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If taking a long trip, you should:
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A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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B
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding, you should:
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A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:
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A
Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
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B
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
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C
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
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D
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
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B
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
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C
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
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D
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce their speed when riding at night.
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B
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
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C
Not ride at night.
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D
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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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 being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
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A
The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
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B
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
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C
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
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D
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?
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A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When braking, you should:
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A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
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B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
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C
Use both brakes at the same time.
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D
Use brakes in any order.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When entering a turn, a rider should:
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A
Speed up.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
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D
Sit up as high as possible.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Motorcycle headlights are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
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B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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