2024 Maine Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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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15. When carrying a passenger, you should:
Explanation
You should transport a passenger only if your motorcycle is appropriately equipped and adjusted to do so. Among other things, your motorcycle should have separate footrests for the passenger and a seat that is large enough for more than one person to sit comfortably. You may need to adjust your headlight, tire pressure, and suspension to accommodate the extra weight of a passenger.
16. When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Explanation
Before each ride, you should check the air pressure, tread, and general wear of your tires.
17. 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.
18. Making eye contact with other drivers:
Explanation
You should not rely on eye contact to guarantee that a driver will yield to you. It is not uncommon for a driver to look directly at a motorcyclist and still fail to actually notice them.
19. Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?
Explanation
Appropriate clothing can reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Choose a jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs, are made of sturdy material, and are snug enough that they do not flap in the wind.
20. The right clothing can protect you from all of the following, except:
Explanation
Properly chosen clothing can help protect riders from injury in the event of a crash. Proper clothing can also protect riders from more routine hazards and discomforts, such as heat, cold, debris, and the hot and moving parts of a motorcycle.
21. If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?
Explanation