Maine Motorcycle Test 01

Your freedom on two wheels starts here. Whether you’re waiting for your first ride or excited to join the Maine motorcycle community, passing the permit test is your ticket to endless adventures.

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Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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

You are under 20

You are under 18

You are under 19

You are under 21

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

Heavy canvas

Leather

Nylon fleece

Lorica

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

You have a fullface helmet

You use a stereo device when riding

You wear earmuffs

You wear earplugs

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

30 mph

10 mph

25 mph

15 mph

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

Visibility

Crash protection

Weather protection

All of these

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

6 months

A year

8 months

5 months

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

On the left handlebar

On the right handlebar

Next to the fuel supply valve

Next to the ignition switch

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

Neck and wrists

Neck and waist

Wrists and waist

Neck, wrists and waist

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

What your friends tell you

The dealer's advice

Internet message boards

The owner's manual

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

3 times

The odds are the same

2 times

1.5 times

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

1 year

2 years

3 years

18 months

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

Either a left or a right mirror

A left mirror

A right mirror

Both left and right mirrors

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Which of these is not suitable as footwear when motorcycling?

Hiking boots

Engineer boots

Baseball boots

Safety boots

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

You passed your driver

All/any of these

You are riding on a learner

You are under 18

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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...?

6 years

4 years

5 years

3 years

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

Cause dehydration

Cause hypothermia

Cause hyperthermia

Prevent dehydration

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20% of motorcycle crashes result in...?

Head or neck injury

Arm injury

Hand injury

Knee injury

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

50cc

100 cc

75 cc

150 cc

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

Head or neck injury

Heart trauma

Blood loss

Gangrene

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

Ballooning

Tearing

Both of these

Neither of these

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

Tape them up

Keep it if it fits snugly

Reject it

Replace them with stout twine

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Eye protection is useless if it is...?

Scratched

Loose

Unventilated

Any/all of these

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You should wear gloves when motorcycling...?

For grip

For all these reasons

For crash protection

For warmth

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

200 feet

75 feet

150 feet

125 feet

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

You can get both feet on the ground

You can comfortably reach the controls

You can do all of these things

You can safely 'walk' it off the road

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

A DOT compliant helmet

All of these things

Face or eye protection

Protective clothing

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

With the face shield closed

In poor visibility

In heavy traffic

Under no circumstances

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You are most likely to crash...?

Riding locally

Riding across the country

Riding across town

Riding across state

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

Sunglasses

Contact lenses

Goggles

Windshield

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Wearing a helmet can be pointless unless...?

You keep it fastened

You also wear goggles

You keep the face shield closed

It is full face

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Ace Your Maine Motorcycle Permit Test with Free Practice Tests

Are you dreaming of cruising along Maine’s scenic highways, soaking in the coastline views, and feeling the freedom of riding your motorcycle? If so, you’re just one step away from realizing that dream—earning your Maine Motorcycle Permit.

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Why You Need a Motorcycle Permit in Maine

To legally ride a motorcycle in Maine, you must secure a permit as part of the licensing process. This ensures that budding riders understand the state’s road rules, signs, and safe driving practices.

Your permit isn’t just a formality—it’s a commitment to safe riding. Maine’s laws are designed to protect both riders and other motorists, so having a solid grasp of these rules is critical. You’re enhancing your chances of passing the test and building the foundation of your skills as a responsible rider.