Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 8

11.What does the manual say about the heels on your riding boots?

Make them tall so your feet sit above the footrestsHeel height doesn't matter if the boot covers the ankleChoose soft heels for a better feel of the pegsKeep them short so they don't catch on rough surfaces

12.According to the motorcycle manual, why might a larger person reach a lower alcohol concentration from each drink?

They have more blood and other body fluidsThey digest alcohol more slowlyTheir liver works twice as fastThey absorb alcohol only through food

13.On a motorcycle with a sidecar, which turn gives the sidecar wheel a greater tendency to lift?

A right turn, especially with the sidecar empty or lightly loadedA left turn, especially with a heavy sidecar loadLeft and right turns equallyNeither; a sidecar wheel cannot lift

14.On a shaft-drive motorcycle, what can a loss of oil in the rear differential cause?

The headlight can failThe front brake can fadeThe clutch can slipThe rear wheel can lock up, possibly causing a skid you can't stop

15.When stopping quickly in a curve, what should you do with the handlebars during the last few feet?

Turn them toward the inside of the curveStraighten them so you stay balanced and uprightTake one hand off the gripKeep them at the lean angle until you stop

16.An electric two-wheeler has 10-inch wheels and a 1,200-watt motor that never needs shifting. How does Maine classify it?

As a motorcycleAs a mopedAs a motorized scooterAs a bicycle

17.A deer is standing beside the road ahead. What should you do?

Brake and be ready to stop, since large animals are unpredictableSpeed up to get past before it movesDownshift, then accelerate past itSound your horn and hold your speed

18.Which of these riders does Maine law require to wear protective headgear?

A 30-year-old licensed operator riding alone with ten years of experienceA 45-year-old passenger of an experienced, fully licensed adult operatorA 17-year-old riding as a passengerA 22-year-old operator who earned the endorsement three years ago

19.Under Maine law, what is failing to yield to an emergency vehicle that is sounding a siren and flashing its light?

A Class E crimeA warning with no penaltyA parking violationNot an offense if you slowed down

20.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