Take 2026 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 9

QUESTION 1 / 25

When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

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APairs.✓BSingle-file.✓CStaggered.✓DPassing.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

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AOperate at a slower speed than usual.✓BMaintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.✓COperate at a faster speed than usual.✓DBrake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When entering a turn, a rider should:

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ASpeed up.✓BReduce their speed.✓CMove their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.✓DSit up as high as possible.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

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AProtecting yourself from the elements✓BTaking artificial stimulants✓CLimiting the distance ridden in one day✓DTaking frequent breaks✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

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AThe left position✓BThe center position✓CThe right position✓DThere is no single best lane position.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

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AHalf as likely✓BTwice as likely✓CThree times as likely✓DJust as likely✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Low-speed crashes:

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ACan be fatal.✓BAre never serious.✓CRarely cause injuries.✓DHappen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

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ATurn your headlight off.✓BRide with your headlight on.✓CTry to make eye contact with other drivers.✓DRide as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When riding at night, you should:

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ABe flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.✓BTravel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.✓CAlways use your low beam headlight to see better.✓DDecrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

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AAlways press on the left handgrip.✓BAlways press on the right handgrip.✓CPress on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.✓DPress on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?

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ADarkly-colored clothes✓BClothes made from synthetic materials✓CReflective clothes✓DA leather jacket✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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AYou may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.✓BYou may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.✓CYou may block the driver's view.✓DIt prevents other drivers from passing both of you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

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AMost people aren’t used to using mirrors.✓BUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.✓CUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.✓DIt can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

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APass in pairs.✓BPass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.✓CPass one at a time.✓DAvoid passing.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

The best way to stop quickly is to:

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AUse the front brake only.✓BUse the front brake first.✓CThrottle down and use the front brake.✓DUse both brakes at the same time.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

How is the accelerator controlled?

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AWith the right hand✓BWith the left hand✓CWith the right foot✓DWith the left foot✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?

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AIncrease your speed before entering the turn.✓BKeep the motorcycle from leaning.✓CLook through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.✓DCome to a complete stop before entering the turn.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Engine braking:

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AIs illegal.✓BIs slowing down by turning the engine off.✓CIs slowing down by downshifting.✓DIs not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Rain suits:

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AShould not be used.✓BShould not balloon when riding.✓CAre not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.✓DShould tear easily.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

You should use a larger cushion of space:

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AWhen roads are slippery.✓BWhen it is sunny outside.✓CWhen it is colder than usual.✓DWhen you are following other motorcycles.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

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ARide in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.✓BAlways be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.✓CSlowly sneak up to the intersection.✓DWeave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

The best lane position is:

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AThe one that lets you travel the fastest.✓BThe one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.✓CThe one that allows you be seen by other motorists.✓DThe one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

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AA landing strip✓BAn oily or greasy strip✓CLane markings✓DIce✓