Maine Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

In this completely free practice test for the Maine Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in

the Maine Motorcycle Operator’s Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Maine Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 01

As a minimum your motorcycle should be equipped with...?

a. A left mirror

b. A right mirror

c. Both left and right mirrors

d. Either a left or a right mirror

Question 1 of 30

If you refuse to take a test (for drink, drugs or of ability) when ordered, the Secretary of State can remove your license without court action for up to...?

a. 4 years

b. 5 years

c. 3 years

d. 6 years

Question 2 of 30

The engine cut-off switch is usually...?

a. Next to the ignition switch

b. Next to the fuel supply valve

c. On the right handlebar

d. On the left handlebar

Question 3 of 30

Half of all crashes involve riders who have had their motorcycle for less than...?

a. A year

b. 5 months

c. 6 months

d. 8 months

Question 4 of 30

Wearing a helmet can be pointless unless...?

a. You keep it fastened

b. You keep the face shield closed

c. You also wear goggles

d. It is full face

Question 5 of 30

Most motorcyclists who died in a crash died from...?

a. Blood loss

b. Heart trauma

c. Gangrene

d. Head or neck injury

Question 6 of 30

In Maine, a motorcycle is a two wheeled vehicle with a capacity of greater than?

a. 50cc

b. 100 cc

c. 75 cc

d. 150 cc

Question 7 of 30

How much more likely are you to avoid death in a crash if you are wearing a helmet?

a. 3 times

b. 2 times

c. The odds are the same

d. 1.5 times

Question 8 of 30

In the long term exposure to engine and wind noise can cause permanent hearing damage unless...?

a. You wear earmuffs

b. You use a stereo device when riding

c. You wear earplugs

d. You have a fullface helmet

Question 9 of 30

You should wear gloves when motorcycling...?

a. For warmth

b. For grip

c. For crash protection

d. For all these reasons

Question 10 of 30

The majority of crashes occur at speeds of less than...?

a. 10 mph

b. 25 mph

c. 30 mph

d. 15 mph

Question 11 of 30

Which of these is not a suitable material for a jacket when motorcycling?

a. Leather

b. Lorica

c. Heavy canvas

d. Nylon fleece

Question 12 of 30

You should choose motorcycle clothing which gives you...?

a. Weather protection

b. All of these

c. Visibility

d. Crash protection

Question 13 of 30

For your safety, when you ride you should have a minimum of...?

a. A DOT compliant helmet

b. Face or eye protection

c. All of these things

d. Protective clothing

Question 14 of 30

The only suitable eye protection on this list is...?

a. Contact lenses

b. Goggles

c. Sunglasses

d. Windshield

Question 15 of 30

How long is a Maine motorcycle learner’s permit valid for?

a. 18 months

b. 1 year

c. 3 years

d. 2 years

Question 16 of 30

You must wear a helmet when riding in Maine if...?

a. All/any of these

b. You are under 18

c. You are riding on a learner

d. You passed your driver

Question 17 of 30

A DOT compliant helmet will limit your view to the side...?

a. Under no circumstances

b. In heavy traffic

c. With the face shield closed

d. In poor visibility

Question 18 of 30

Which of these is not suitable as footwear when motorcycling?

a. Hiking boots

b. Engineer boots

c. Safety boots

d. Baseball boots

Question 19 of 30

In warm weather, wearing a jacket will...?

a. Cause dehydration

b. Prevent dehydration

c. Cause hyperthermia

d. Cause hypothermia

Question 20 of 30

Eye protection is useless if it is...?

a. Scratched

b. Loose

c. Unventilated

d. Any/all of these

Question 21 of 30

You are most likely to crash...?

a. Riding across town

b. Riding across state

c. Riding across the country

d. Riding locally

Question 22 of 30

If a helmet has frayed straps, you should...?

a. Reject it

b. Tape them up

c. Keep it if it fits snugly

d. Replace them with stout twine

Question 23 of 30

A motorcycle is a good fit for you if, when seated...?

a. You can comfortably reach the controls

b. You can safely 'walk' it off the road

c. You can get both feet on the ground

d. You can do all of these things

Question 24 of 30

20% of motorcycle crashes result in...?

a. Hand injury

b. Head or neck injury

c. Knee injury

d. Arm injury

Question 25 of 30

A good winter jacket should fit snugly at...?

a. Neck and wrists

b. Wrists and waist

c. Neck, wrists and waist

d. Neck and waist

Question 26 of 30

In Maine, your rearview mirror should enable you to see behind you for...?

a. 75 feet

b. 150 feet

c. 200 feet

d. 125 feet

Question 27 of 30

If your motorcycle rain suit is not specifically designed for motorcycling, you are at risk of it doing what at high speed?

a. Ballooning

b. Both of these

c. Neither of these

d. Tearing

Question 28 of 30

The most important source of information about your motorcycle is...?

a. Internet message boards

b. What your friends tell you

c. The dealer's advice

d. The owner's manual

Question 29 of 30

To obtain a Maine motorcycle permit you must undertake a motorcycle education program if...?

a. You are under 20

b. You are under 18

c. You are under 21

d. You are under 19

Question 30 of 30

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