Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 7

1.With a passenger aboard, why should you take curves, corners and bumps a little slower?

Passengers are not permitted to leanThe rear brake does not work with two ridersScraping part of the motorcycle on the pavement while leaned can cost you steering controlThe headlight aims too low with a passenger

2.During a downshift, what should you do with the throttle as you ease the clutch back out?

Close it completely until the clutch is fully outRoll it on slightly so the engine comes up to speed and the shift is smootherTwist it to full throttleLeave it alone and slow with the rear brake

3.According to the Maine motorcycle manual, what limits apply when you pass another vehicle?

You may exceed the speed limit briefly to finish a passThe pass must stay within the posted speed limit and happen only where signs and markings permitPassing is allowed anywhere the road looks clearPassing rules apply to cars but not motorcycles

4.Why is a motorcycle's brake light often harder to notice than a car's?

It is smaller than a turn signalThe taillight is already lit whenever the headlight is on, so the brake light stands out lessIt only works with the rear brakeIt is amber instead of red

5.Some three-wheel motorcycle conversions have controls that differ from a standard layout. Which variation does the manual mention?

A steering wheel in place of handlebarsA single brake pedal or lever, an automatic clutch, or an automatic transmissionPedals for human propulsionA foot-operated throttle

6.How does Maine require a motorcycle's high-low beam dimmer switch to be placed?

On the fuel tank within easy reachWhere your thumb can work it without taking your hand off the handlebarAnywhere, as long as there is an indicator lightNext to the ignition key

7.What does the Maine driver manual say about railroad tracks marked "Exempt"?

You never need to look before crossing themOnly school buses must stop at themThey have been permanently taken out of serviceThey see little use, but trains may still run on them, so check them anyway

8.How does the manual suggest handling two hazards at the same time?

Squeeze quickly between themStop in your lane until both are goneKeep your speed and trust your hornAdjust your speed so they separate, then deal with each one on its own

9.How do the combined effects of alcohol and other drugs compare with either one alone?

The drug cancels out the alcoholIt is the same as alcohol aloneThe combination is more dangerous than either one by itselfIt is less dangerous because drugs slow absorption

10.A Maine operator under 21 is found operating with any amount of alcohol in their blood. What happens?

They receive a written warningTheir license is suspended for 30 daysThey lose their license for at least one yearThey pay a fine with no suspension