2025 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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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36. To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Explanation
The extra weight of a passenger means that your motorcycle will need more time than usual to speed up, slow down, and turn. To accommodate the added weight, you should reduce your speed; start slowing earlier than normal; increase your following distance; and seek out larger gaps when crossing, entering, or merging with traffic.
37. Which portion of the lane should be avoided?
Explanation
There is no lane position that is always best and no lane position that should always be avoided. Select a lane position that is appropriate for riding conditions.
38. Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?
Explanation
Appropriate protective gear for motorcycling includes a jacket and pants made of leather or another sturdy material; footwear that covers and supports your ankles; and hearing protection, even if you wear a helmet.
39. Your lane position should not:
Explanation
A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise.
40. If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:
Explanation
If your rear wheel locks while braking, do not release the brake. Instead, keep it locked until you come to a full stop.
41. On a motorcycle, a horn:
Explanation
Your horn can be a useful tool if you need to get someone's attention quickly. However, because a motorcycle's horn is not as loud as a car's, other drivers may not notice that you are sounding your horn. You should never rely only on your horn to deal with a hazard.
42. Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:
Explanation
