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2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
To be effective, an eye or face shield should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be easily broken.
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B
Restrict your view to both sides.
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C
Be tight to your face, not allowing eyeglasses to fit underneath.
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D
Fasten securely.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does this signal mean?
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A
Rest stop
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B
High beams on
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C
Turn right
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D
Hazard
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
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 5 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the lead rider.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Anywhere within the group.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding at night you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may stall.
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B
You might go too fast.
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C
Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.
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D
The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.
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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
When it is raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Exit the road.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Ride in the center of the lane.
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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
If the roadway is slippery, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your following distance.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Ride with your lights flashing.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
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B
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
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C
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
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D
Slowly inch across the tracks.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
The best course of action to take if another driver is tailgating you is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Call the police.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Change lanes to allow them to pass.
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D
Move to one side of the lane so the other driver can pass you within the lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To swerve correctly:
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 handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Swerve around the animal.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Ride alongside the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
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
Either the left or right portion of the lane
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QUESTION 20 / 25
In a slow, tight turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.
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B
Keep the motorcycle straight and lean your body.
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C
Lean both the motorcycle and your body.
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D
Not lean either your body or the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To be effective, an eye or face shield must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fasten securely.
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B
Prevent air from passing through.
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C
Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.
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D
Restrict your vision to the sides.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Hearing protection is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not needed if you wear a helmet.
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B
Needed in addition to a helmet.
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C
Only needed on windy days.
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D
Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Choose one answer below.
A
Farther away, more slowly
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B
Farther away, faster
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C
Closer, more slowly
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D
Closer, faster
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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