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2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a good idea to drag your feet.
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B
Your toes should be pointed downward.
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C
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
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B
Check the controls and shift pattern.
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C
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
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D
Assume you know where all the controls are located.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A DOT-approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
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B
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fits snugly.
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B
Is well-worn and broken in.
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C
Is pretty loose.
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D
Does not have a chinstrap.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
You should do a pre-ride inspection:
Choose one answer below.
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Before every ride.
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B
About once every 10 rides.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect your lane from other drivers.
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B
Allow you a nice view of scenery.
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C
Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.
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D
Hide your intentions from other drivers.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Most motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only ride in the afternoon.
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B
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
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C
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Riding at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is discouraged.
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B
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
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C
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
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D
Should only be done in the city.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
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B
They will get lost if they are leading.
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C
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
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D
They will ride too fast in any other position.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The best lane position is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The one that lets you travel the fastest.
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B
The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.
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C
The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.
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D
The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
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B
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
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C
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
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D
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
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B
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
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C
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
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D
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A motorcycle needs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Less frequent attention than a car.
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B
More frequent attention than a car.
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C
To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.
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D
To be serviced only at a dealer.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
An experienced rider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
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B
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
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C
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
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D
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.
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B
Wear shorts.
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C
Wear sneakers.
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D
Wear goggles.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Crashes are more likely to occur among:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experienced riders.
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B
Beginning riders.
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C
Those familiar with their motorcycle.
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D
Those who have completed a safety course.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Taking a turn too fast:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
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B
Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
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C
Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
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D
Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
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B
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
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C
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
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D
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
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B
Best when used by itself.
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C
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
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D
To be used with the rear brake.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are too small to have blind spots.
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B
Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.
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C
Have blind spots that require head checks.
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D
Have only one blind spot.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following will best protect you while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses
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B
Goggles
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C
A windshield
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D
A face shield
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If in a no passing zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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B
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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C
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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D
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If hazards are on your left, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the right portion of the lane.
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C
In any portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Come to a complete stop.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Ignore them.
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