2026 Maine DMV Motorcycle Permit Test 6 (50 Questions And Complete Answers)
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If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
1. Ride down the center of the lane.
2. Increase your speed.
3. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
4. Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
1. Ride down the center of the lane.
2. Increase your speed.
3. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
4. Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
1. 20 percent
2. 40 percent
3. 60 percent
4. 80 percent
1. 20 percent
2. 40 percent
3. 60 percent
4. 80 percent
40 percent
When you are stopped, you:
1. Should remain in first gear.
2. Should remain in neutral.
3. Should remain in fifth gear.
4. Can remain in any gear.
1. Should remain in first gear.
2. Should remain in neutral.
3. Should remain in fifth gear.
4. Can remain in any gear.
Should remain in first gear.
The front brake:
1. Is only safe to use when the roadway is slippery.
2. Is safe to use if used properly.
3. Should be used as an emergency brake.
4. Is less powerful than the rear brake.
1. Is only safe to use when the roadway is slippery.
2. Is safe to use if used properly.
3. Should be used as an emergency brake.
4. Is less powerful than the rear brake.
Is safe to use if used properly.
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
1. Dry pavement
2. Gravel
3. Snow
4. Leaves
1. Dry pavement
2. Gravel
3. Snow
4. Leaves
Dry pavement
How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?
1. About 10 percent
2. About 25 percent
3. About 50 percent
4. About 70 percent
1. About 10 percent
2. About 25 percent
3. About 50 percent
4. About 70 percent
About 70 percent
To swerve correctly, you should:
1. Shift your weight quickly.
2. Turn the handlebars quickly.
3. Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
4. Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
1. Shift your weight quickly.
2. Turn the handlebars quickly.
3. Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
4. Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
1. Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
2. The horn may go off.
3. Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
4. Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
1. Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
2. The horn may go off.
3. Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
4. Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
1. Increase your speed.
2. Exit the road.
3. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
4. Ride in the center of the lane.
1. Increase your speed.
2. Exit the road.
3. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
4. Ride in the center of the lane.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?
1. 10 percent
2. 25 percent
3. 50 percent
4. 75 percent
1. 10 percent
2. 25 percent
3. 50 percent
4. 75 percent
75 percent
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