2024 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maine when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maine please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/maine/motorcycle.
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43. To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Explanation
The single most important thing you can do to help others see you at an intersection is to ride with your headlight on. Your headlight should be on whenever your motorcycle is running.
44. Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:
Explanation
The best way to help other drivers see your motorcycle is to keep your headlight on whenever you ride. During the day, a motorcycle with its headlight on is twice as likely to be noticed.
45. When entering a turn, a rider should:
Explanation
Before entering a turn, a motorcyclist should reduce their speed by closing the throttle and, if necessary, applying both brakes.
46. If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?
Explanation
If one member of a group wants to ride faster than the others, it is best to let them go ahead of the group and meet at a designated spot later.
47. Motorcycle headlights are:
Explanation
Motorcycle headlights are generally smaller and less powerful than those of cars.
48. When you are passing another vehicle:
Explanation
All passes must be completed within the posted speed limits. Only make a pass where it is safe and legal to do so.
49. Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:
Explanation
To make yourself visible to others, wearing clothing that is bright orange, red, yellow, or green is best.
50. If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
Explanation