Maine Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

   • AShift to neutral and coast
   • BRelease the front brake
   • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
   • DTurn sharply off the road
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

   On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   How do you check your brake light before riding?

   • ATurn on the high beam
   • BUse the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light
   • CRide at night and look behind you
   • DPress the horn
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Use the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light

   Each brake control should turn on the brake light by itself.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What should your riding jacket and pants do?

   • ALeave your arms bare in hot weather
   • BBe loose enough to flap in the wind
   • CBe made of thin cotton
   • DCover your arms and legs completely
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Cover your arms and legs completely

   A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?

   • AA helmet that is securely fastened
   • BLeather gloves
   • CA heavy jacket
   • DTall boots
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A helmet that is securely fastened

   The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   How should you ride over an object in the road that you cannot avoid?

   • ABrake hard as you hit it
   • BCross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat
   • CSwerve over it at speed
   • DCross it at a shallow angle, staying seated
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Cross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat

   Hit it straight on, keep a firm grip and rise slightly off the seat so your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

   • AIt hides you from other drivers
   • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
   • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
   • DIt lets you brake in the curve
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp

   Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What does SEE stand for?

   • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
   • BScan, Examine, Exit
   • CSignal, Enter, Exit
   • DSee, Estimate, Escape
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

   SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does "Slow, Look, Press, Roll" describe?

   • AThe steps for making a turn
   • BHow to park on a hill
   • CHow to start the engine
   • DHow to pass a car
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The steps for making a turn

   To turn: slow before the turn, look through it, press the handgrip to lean, and roll on the throttle.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   When should a riding group switch to single file?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BOn long straight roads
   • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
   • DNever
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

   Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    In a slow, tight turn, such as a U-turn, how should you lean?

    • APut both feet down and walk it around
    • BLean your body farther than the motorcycle
    • CKeep the motorcycle and your body straight up
    • DKeep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans

    For slow, tight turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight to counterbalance.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

    • ASpeed up through the curve
    • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
    • CBrake hard while still leaning
    • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

    Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What do you do in the Execute step of SEE?

    • ADecide not to ride
    • BAct: communicate, change speed or change position
    • CCount seconds
    • DOnly check your mirrors
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Act: communicate, change speed or change position

    Execute means carrying out your decision, such as slowing, moving within your lane or using your horn.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    When you follow a car, where should you ride?

    • ARight beside the rear bumper
    • BWhere the driver can see you in the rearview mirror
    • CIn the driver's blind spot
    • DClose to the road edge
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Where the driver can see you in the rearview mirror

    Riding in the center of the lane usually puts you in the middle of the driver's rearview mirror.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
    • DOnly on sunny days
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead

    Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?

    • AWatch the driver's brake lights
    • BWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
    • CLook at your speedometer
    • DCount car lengths
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it

    Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the S stand for?

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Where should a passenger sit?

    • AOn the gas tank
    • BAs far back as possible
    • CAs far forward as possible without crowding the rider
    • DSideways on the seat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. As far forward as possible without crowding the rider

    Sitting close to the rider keeps the weight forward and helps balance.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Where should a beginner ride in a group?

    • ANext to another rider
    • BRight behind the leader
    • CAt the very back
    • DIn the lead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Right behind the leader

    Placing less experienced riders just behind the leader lets more experienced riders watch them from behind.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

    • AThe shoulder
    • BOver the painted lines
    • CThe tire tracks left by cars
    • DThe oily center strip
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The tire tracks left by cars

    Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    How should a passenger lean in turns?

    • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
    • BAgainst the turn
    • CBack, away from the rider
    • DStraight up, no matter what
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

    The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A car is passing you from behind. Where in your lane should you ride?

    • AOn the shoulder
    • BOn the lane line
    • CClose to the passing car
    • DIn the center portion of your lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. In the center portion of your lane

    The center keeps you away from the passing car, its mirrors, things thrown from windows and blasts of wind.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    When should you use the front brake?

    • AOnly above 30 mph
    • BEvery time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
    • CNever on wet roads
    • DOnly in an emergency
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake

    Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, so using the front brake becomes a habit.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?

    • ANever; feet go on the ground
    • BAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
    • COnly at high speed
    • DOnly in turns
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

    Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Why might you tap your brake to flash the brake light before slowing?

    • ATo test the bulb
    • BTo warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow
    • CTo signal a lane change
    • DBecause it is required at every stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. To warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow

    Flashing your brake light helps before a sharp turn off a fast road or before pulling off the road.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?

    • AAssume the driver has seen you
    • BSpeed up to get through first
    • CSlow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
    • DRide close behind a truck
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes

    Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.

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