Maine Motorcycle Test 02

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Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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You should keep your feet level so that...?

They don't catch between the road and footrests

You can quickly access the controls

They don't snag on the ground

All of these reasons

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In an accident between two road users, usually...?

One party will bear all responsibility

It's not possible to apportion responsibility

Neither will bear any responsibility

Both will bear some responsibility

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As you go through the braking maneuver you should apply...?

More pressure on both brakes

Less pressure on both brakes

More pressure on the front and less on the rear

Less pressure on the front and more on the rear

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You should monitor your path of travel how far ahead?

2 seconds

8 seconds

15 seconds

12 seconds

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If you don't slow down enough before downshifting you risk...?

A front wheel skid

A rear wheel skid

Stalling

Breaking the clutch

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To help stabilize your motorcycle as you go through a turn, you should...?

Pump the rear brake

Roll on the throttle

Pull in the clutch

Roll off the throttle

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As you go through a braking maneuver, traction...?

Increases at the rear wheel

Increases at both wheels

Increases at the front wheel

Decreases at both wheels

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To make a left turn, you should...?

Press the right grip and lean right

Press the left grip and lean left

Press the right grip and lean left

Press the left grip and lean right

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Your brake light should be operated by...?

The front brake

Both brakes individually

Both brakes together

The rear brake

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The throttle is operated by...?

Your left foot

Your left hand

Your right hand

Your right foot

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Where should you look when straight line braking?

At the front wheel

At the front brake lever

Straight ahead and up

Straight ahead and down

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The best way to avoid becoming involved in a crash is...?

To be very aggressive

To be highly visible

To keep under other drivers' radar

To be very noisy

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When you brake in normal circumstances, you should use...?

The rear brake alone

The front brake alone

Both brakes together

Either the front or rear brake alone

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If you have to break in a curve, ideally you should begin by...?

Waiting until you pass the apex

Using the front brake only

Getting the motorcycle upright

Using the rear brake only

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How often should you check your brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels?

At least once a month

At least once a fortnight

At least every 6 weeks

At least once a week

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The gearshift lever on a normal motorcycle is operated by...?

Your right hand

Your right foot

Your left hand

Your left foot

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You can still safely ride your motorcycle if...?

None of these

Two of the indicators are not working

The brake light is not working

The headlight is not working

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You should sit far enough forward so that your arms are...?

Slightly bent

At a 45° angle

Tucked into your sides

Fully outstretched

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How should you communicate your intentions when maneuvering on the road?

Choosing the correct lane position

Using proper signals

Using your brake light

By all of these means

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Maintaining a 'cushion' around you as you ride is important because...?

It gives you more time to respond

It gives you more space to maneuver

It gives you an escape route in an emergency

For all of these reasons

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On most motorcycles you will find the horn button under your...?

Right forefinger

Right thumb

Left forefinger

Left thumb

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In the T-CLOCS inspection system, the C stands for?

Clutch

Clean

Controls

Clock

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When you release the throttle, it should...?

Stay open as you left it

Roll slowly back to closed

Snap to half open

Snap closed

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The best time to discover a fault on a motorcycle is...?

Before you set off

Before you exceed 10 mph

Before you get more than 10 miles from home

Before you get to the freeway

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If you have a tachometer, it will show you what?

The current speed

The distance covered on the current trip

The total distance covered by the motorcycle

The engine revolutions

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Keeping your right wrist flat when you start will prevent you...?

Accidentally sounding the horn

Accidentally flashing your headlight

Accidentally using too much throttle

Accidentally understeering

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When you check your chain, you should look out for...?

Dryness

Excessive play

Worn sprockets

All of these

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On an unfamiliar motorcycle, you should...?

Ride as normal

Ride very timidly

Ride very aggressively

Ride very cautiously

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On a motorcycle with an integrated braking system, both brakes will be applied by...?

A special switch

The rear brake pedal

The front brake lever

The clutch

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Using your arms to steer, rather than support your weight, will help you to...?

Dismount quicker

Avoid back pain

Accelerate faster

Bond with your motorcycle

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