Maine DMV Knowledge Practice Test | DMV Permit Bike Test 5

Motorcycle Test 5

1.Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

One

Two

Three

Four

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2.When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.

They will get lost if they are leading.

They may slow the group down as the leaders.

They will ride too fast in any other position.

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3.Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

A leather jacket

Boots that go over the ankle

A baseball cap that fits snugly

Gloves

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4.How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

Release the rear brake.

Continue using the rear brake.

Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.

With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.

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5.If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:

Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.

Apply both brakes.

Not use either brake.

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6.If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.

You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.

The driver will most likely assume you are there.

You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

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7.To discourage lane sharing by other drivers, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Make eye contact with each of the drivers.

Not allow other motorists to get in front of you.

Occasionally flash your brake light to remind them that you are in the lane.

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8.Checking your mirrors:

Is a bad idea because you should be focused on the road ahead.

Is only important if you think there is a reason to check them.

Is an important part of making safe riding decisions.

Should only be done if there is no other traffic on the roadway.

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9.When braking, you should:

Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.

Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.

Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.

Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.

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10.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride under the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Accelerate before turning.

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11.Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Compressed

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12.What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop

Left turn

Right turn

Backing up

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13.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

In the front of the group.

Just behind the leader.

Close to the back of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

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14.You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.

When it is sunny outside.

When it is colder than usual.

When you are following other motorcycles.

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15.Use a turn signal:

When you’re planning to increase your speed.

Only when there is a lot of traffic.

Any time you plan on changing lanes.

Only if it is dark outside.

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16.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.

Are usually minimal.

Often balance out.

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17.If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.

Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.

Push their bike over.

Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

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18.The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.

Drinking coffee.

Exercising.

Taking a cold shower.

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19.A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.

Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.

Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.

Hold onto the seat.

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20.If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.

Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.

Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.

Only use the rear brake.

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21.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.

Only have one set of footrests.

Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.

Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.

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22.When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly than you would normally.

Start slowing earlier than you would normally.

Increase your following distance.

Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

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23.Do not ride directly alongside a car or truck for all of the following reasons, except:

You may be in the vehicle's blind spot.

The vehicle might block your escape route.

The driver may think you’re trying to race them.

The driver may not see you and switch lanes.

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24.When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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25.Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.

If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.

Others can't see your load if it is low.

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26.When being passed from behind, you should:

Try to move onto the shoulder.

Use the left portion of your lane.

Use the center portion of your lane.

Use the right portion of your lane.

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27.To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:

Free of scratches.

Resistant to penetration.

Able to fasten securely.

Airtight.

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28.Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Come to a complete stop.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

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29.Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using the front brake, then the rear brake.

Using the rear brake, then the front brake.

Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.

Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.

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30.Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:

The spokes.

The tire tread.

The lights.

The seat fabric.

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31.When being passed from behind, you should:

Stay in the center portion of the lane.

Stay in the right portion of the lane.

Move onto the shoulder.

Activate your turn signal.

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32.During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:

Feel like it is lagging behind.

Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.

Vibrate uncontrollably.

Make acceleration seem faster.

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33.Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.

Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.

May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.

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34.To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

Fasten securely.

Prevent air from passing through.

Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.

Restrict your vision to the sides.

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35.Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Compressed

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36.The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.

Your right foot.

Your left hand.

Your left foot.

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37.Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.

Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually larger than a car’s headlights.

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38.If you borrow a motorcycle:

Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.

Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.

The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.

Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.

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39.All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.

Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.

Riding without a headlight.

Maintaining a space cushion.

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40.When braking, you should use:

Only the front brake.

Only the rear brake.

Either brake, but never both at the same time.

Both brakes.

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41.Many over-the-counter drugs:

Increase the danger of riding.

Decrease the danger of riding.

Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.

Have the same effect on everyone.

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42.Goggles will:

Protect only your eyes.

Be an equally as effective as a face shield.

Offer the same protection as a windshield.

Provide protection for your entire face.

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43.A motorcycle “fits” you if:

You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.

You are able to reach the controls by stretching.

The handlebars go over your head.

Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.

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44.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.

Can allow the rider to engine brake.

Is illegal.

Should not be done if other vehicles are around.

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45.Approved helmets:

Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.

Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Are dangerous to wear.

Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.

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Motorcycle Test 5

1.Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

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2.When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

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3.Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

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4.How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

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5.If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:

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6.If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

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7.To discourage lane sharing by other drivers, you should:

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8.Checking your mirrors:

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9.When braking, you should:

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10.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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11.Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

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12.What does this hand signal mean?

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13.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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14.You should use a larger cushion of space:

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15.Use a turn signal:

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16.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

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17.If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

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18.The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

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19.A passenger on a motorcycle should:

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20.If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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21.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

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22.When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

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23.Do not ride directly alongside a car or truck for all of the following reasons, except:

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24.When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

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25.Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

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26.When being passed from behind, you should:

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