Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 2

1.Which item is checked under the Chassis step of a T-CLOCS inspection?

Tire pressure and treadThe horn and mirrorsThe fuel valve positionSuspension movement, chain adjustment and sprocket condition

2.You're passing a row of parked cars and there's no oncoming traffic. Where in your lane should you ride?

Toward the right side, close to the parked carsRight on the lane lineToward the left side of the laneIt makes no difference

3.As a sidecar rig slows, the sidecar feels like it's trying to pass you and the motorcycle pulls left. How do you compensate?

Steer slightly toward the sidecarSteer slightly away from the sidecarAccelerate brieflyRelease both brakes

4.Which of these does the Maine driver manual list as a warning sign?

No U-TurnLeft Turn OnlyOne-Way StreetSlippery When Wet

5.You're the third rider in a staggered group and find yourself in the right half of the lane, one second behind the leader. What should you change?

Move to the left side and drop back to two or more seconds behind the leaderNothing; that is the correct spot for the third riderMove up alongside the leaderMove to the center of the lane and stay one second back

6.When you sense that the engine is seizing, what should you do first?

Open the throttle to keep the engine turningSqueeze the clutch lever to disconnect the engine from the rear wheelBrake hard with the front brakeSwitch the headlight off to reduce the load

7.Who may operate a motorcycle in Maine without holding a Maine motorcycle license or permit?

Any Maine resident who has a car licenseA nonresident with a valid motorcycle license from their home state or countryAnyone over 21Anyone who owns a registered motorcycle

8.Can a rider in Maine be convicted of OUI without any alcohol test result?

No, a test result is always requiredOnly if there was a crashYes; the arresting officer's testimony about how you were operating can be enoughOnly in cases involving drugs

9.A 25-year-old passed the Maine motorcycle road test eight months ago and now rides alone. Does Maine law require this rider to wear protective headgear?

No; the requirement ends when the endorsement is issuedOnly when riding on an interstate highwayYes; every operator must wear it for one year after passing the driving testOnly when riding after dark

10.What attitude toward the right-of-way does Maine's driver manual recommend?

Take it whenever the law gives it to youRely on right-of-way rules to keep you safeAssume others will always yield to youUse it sensibly, never insist on it, and never assume you have it