Take 2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 25

Where is the horn button usually located?

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ABy the left handgrip✓BBy the right handgrip✓CBy the left footrest✓DBy the right footrest✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AHelp you avoid road hazards.✓BHelp you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.✓CHelp you avoid being seen by other drivers.✓DIncrease your ability to be seen by others.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

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AMotorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.✓BMotorcycle could accelerate too quickly.✓CFront tire will likely skid.✓DEngine will make a loud noise.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:

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AUse both brakes and stop quickly.✓BShift your weight toward the good tire.✓CBrake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.✓DRelax on the handgrips.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?

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ASturdy boots✓BTennis shoes✓CShoes with loose laces✓DSandals✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

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AAdjust the shocks.✓BAdjust the handlebars.✓CAdjust the brakes.✓DAdjust the throttle.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

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ATaking the turn too fast.✓BLanes that are too narrow.✓CNot knowing how to steer.✓DLanes that are too wide.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

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AHeavy shoes✓BFull-length pants✓CShorts✓DFull-fingered gloves✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

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ACan affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.✓BUsually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.✓CPose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.✓DAre always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When braking:

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AUse only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.✓BOnly use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.✓CUse both brakes regardless of the circumstances.✓DUse only the front brake.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A three-wheeled motorcycle:

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AHandles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.✓BHandles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.✓CShould not be operated in curves.✓DShould use the shoulder when taking a curve.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Many over-the-counter drugs:

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AIncrease the danger of riding.✓BDecrease the danger of riding.✓COnly affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.✓DHave the same effect on everyone.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Long-term exposure to wind noise:

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AIs recommended.✓BCan cause hearing loss.✓CIs not harmful.✓DIs less damaging than listening to music.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

The gear shift lever is located:

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AIn front of the left footrest.✓BIn front of the right footrest.✓CBehind the left footrest.✓DBehind the right footrest.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick it away.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CSwerve around the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

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AIf it is certified by the DOT.✓BIf it fits snugly.✓CIf it is free of defects.✓DIf it has cracks.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

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AA leather jacket✓BFull-fingered gloves✓CLong pants made of denim✓DAthletic shoes✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

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AMake sure the mirrors are clean.✓BMake sure the horn works.✓CClose the fuel supply valve.✓DMake sure the clutch works smoothly.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

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AAlways✓BUsually✓CFrequently✓DSeldom✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Increase your following distance:

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AIf the roadway is slippery.✓BIf there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.✓CIf the sun is shining.✓DIf drivers are following the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:

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AAlways ride under the speed limit.✓BCover the clutch and brakes.✓CShift into neutral when slowing.✓DPull the clutch when turning.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:

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AContinue riding normally.✓BPull over and check the tires.✓CPull over to check the chain.✓DPull over to check the windshield.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

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AAlways slow down.✓BMaintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.✓CAccelerate drastically.✓DNot worry about your speed.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

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ADownshifting.✓BUpshfting.✓CCross-shifting.✓DRolling on the throttle.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A thorough check of your motorcycle:

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AIs useless unless done by a mechanic.✓BShould not be done before a ride.✓CShould be done only after a ride.✓DCan help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.✓