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

Which of these is not suitable as footwear when motorcycling?

a. Engineer boots

b. Hiking boots

c. Safety boots

d. Baseball boots

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Heavy canvas

b. Nylon fleece

c. Lorica

d. Leather

Question 2 of 30

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

a. 15 mph

b. 30 mph

c. 25 mph

d. 10 mph

Question 3 of 30

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

a. On the left handlebar

b. On the right handlebar

c. Next to the ignition switch

d. Next to the fuel supply valve

Question 4 of 30

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

a. Under no circumstances

b. In poor visibility

c. In heavy traffic

d. With the face shield closed

Question 5 of 30

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

a. A left mirror

b. A right mirror

c. Either a left or a right mirror

d. Both left and right mirrors

Question 6 of 30

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

a. Prevent dehydration

b. Cause hyperthermia

c. Cause hypothermia

d. Cause dehydration

Question 7 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. Neither of these

c. Both of these

d. Tearing

Question 8 of 30

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

a. Internet message boards

b. The owner's manual

c. What your friends tell you

d. The dealer's advice

Question 9 of 30

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

a. 6 months

b. 5 months

c. A year

d. 8 months

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Heart trauma

b. Blood loss

c. Head or neck injury

d. Gangrene

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Neck and waist

b. Wrists and waist

c. Neck and wrists

d. Neck, wrists and waist

Question 12 of 30

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

a. A DOT compliant helmet

b. Protective clothing

c. All of these things

d. Face or eye protection

Question 13 of 30

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

a. You passed your driver

b. All/any of these

c. You are riding on a learner

d. You are under 18

Question 14 of 30

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

a. Keep it if it fits snugly

b. Tape them up

c. Replace them with stout twine

d. Reject it

Question 15 of 30

You should wear gloves when motorcycling...?

a. For warmth

b. For crash protection

c. For all these reasons

d. For grip

Question 16 of 30

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

a. 18 months

b. 2 years

c. 1 year

d. 3 years

Question 17 of 30

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

a. You have a fullface helmet

b. You use a stereo device when riding

c. You wear earmuffs

d. You wear earplugs

Question 18 of 30

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

a. 2 times

b. 1.5 times

c. The odds are the same

d. 3 times

Question 19 of 30

Wearing a helmet can be pointless unless...?

a. You keep the face shield closed

b. You also wear goggles

c. You keep it fastened

d. It is full face

Question 20 of 30

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

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

b. You can comfortably reach the controls

c. You can do all of these things

d. You can get both feet on the ground

Question 21 of 30

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

a. 75 cc

b. 100 cc

c. 50cc

d. 150 cc

Question 22 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 19

c. You are under 21

d. You are under 18

Question 23 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Visibility

c. Crash protection

d. Weather protection

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Goggles

b. Contact lenses

c. Sunglasses

d. Windshield

Question 25 of 30

You are most likely to crash...?

a. Riding locally

b. Riding across state

c. Riding across the country

d. Riding across town

Question 26 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. 5 years

b. 3 years

c. 4 years

d. 6 years

Question 27 of 30

Eye protection is useless if it is...?

a. Scratched

b. Any/all of these

c. Loose

d. Unventilated

Question 28 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 29 of 30

20% of motorcycle crashes result in...?

a. Hand injury

b. Arm injury

c. Knee injury

d. Head or neck injury

Question 30 of 30

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