Maine Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Teste prático 5

1. Pergunta 1 de 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

   • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
   • BWith the pedal at your right foot
   • CWith the lever at your left foot
   • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
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   Resposta: C. With the lever at your left foot

   The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

2. Pergunta 2 de 25

   Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?

   • AThey can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
   • BThey make you sleepy right away
   • CThey are only legal at night
   • DThey improve your balance
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   Resposta: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off

   Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.

3. Pergunta 3 de 25

   Which part of the lane must a motorcycle always avoid?

   • AThe right third
   • BThe left third
   • CNone; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best
   • DThe center third
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   Resposta: C. None; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best

   No part of the lane needs to be avoided. Pick a position based on visibility, hazards and space around you.

4. Pergunta 4 de 25

   Where should your knees be while you ride?

   • AResting on the handlebars
   • BPointing out to the sides
   • CSpread wide apart
   • DAgainst the gas tank
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   Resposta: D. Against the gas tank

   Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.

5. Pergunta 5 de 25

   What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?

   • AClose it completely
   • BBrake hard instead
   • CRoll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
   • DPull in the clutch
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   Resposta: C. Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed

   Rolling on the throttle steadily keeps the motorcycle stable through the turn.

6. Pergunta 6 de 25

   How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

   • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
   • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
   • CCross them at full speed at any angle
   • DRide along on top of them
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   Resposta: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

   Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

7. Pergunta 7 de 25

   What should you do before changing lanes?

   • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
   • BOnly sound your horn
   • COnly check your mirrors
   • DSpeed up first
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   Resposta: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

   Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

8. Pergunta 8 de 25

   What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

   • ANo gloves, for better grip
   • BFull-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
   • CThin cotton gloves
   • DFingerless gloves
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   Resposta: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material

   Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.

9. Pergunta 9 de 25

   Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?

   • AA car stopping on a railroad crossing
   • BA rear-end crash at a toll booth
   • CA car turning left in front of the motorcycle
   • DA car backing into a parked motorcycle
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   Resposta: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle

   Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

10. Pergunta 10 de 25

    On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

    • AEvery six hours
    • BNever, if you feel fine
    • CAt least every two hours
    • DOnly when you need fuel
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    Resposta: C. At least every two hours

    Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

11. Pergunta 11 de 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the center line?

    • APosition 2
    • BPosition 1
    • CPosition 3
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    Resposta: B. Position 1

    Lane position 1 is the left third of the lane.

12. Pergunta 12 de 25

    Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?

    • AUpside down
    • BExactly as far as they are
    • CCloser than they really are
    • DFarther away than they really are
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    Resposta: D. Farther away than they really are

    Convex mirrors show a wider view, but cars look farther away than they are. Judge distances with care.

13. Pergunta 13 de 25

    What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?

    • AA seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
    • BOnly a backrest
    • CNothing extra
    • DA second set of handlebars
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    Resposta: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger

    The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.

14. Pergunta 14 de 25

    Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider's head. What should you do with your head in a turn?

    • AKeep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
    • BKeep it turned to the side
    • CTilt it with the motorcycle
    • DLook down at the road just ahead
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    Resposta: A. Keep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

    Turn just your head to look through the turn, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.

15. Pergunta 15 de 25

    A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

    • AStop and wait for it to leave
    • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
    • CSwerve toward it
    • DKick at the dog
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    Resposta: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind

    Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.

16. Pergunta 16 de 25

    Your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

    • AGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking
    • BBrake hard
    • CFight the wobble with sharp steering
    • DSpeed up to stop the wobble
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    Resposta: A. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking

    Do not fight the wobble or brake. Ease off the throttle, move your weight forward and down, and pull off when you can.

17. Pergunta 17 de 25

    Your motorcycle has a windshield. Do you still need eye protection?

    • ANo, a windshield is enough
    • BOnly if the windshield is short
    • CYes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
    • DOnly when it rains
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    Resposta: C. Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes

    A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Wind, dust and insects can still reach your eyes.

18. Pergunta 18 de 25

    How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

    • ATight only at the forehead
    • BSnugly, all the way around your head
    • CLoosely, so it is easy to take off
    • DLoosely, so air can flow under it
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    Resposta: B. Snugly, all the way around your head

    A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.

19. Pergunta 19 de 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the second C stand for?

    • ACarburetor
    • BClutch
    • CChassis
    • DCargo
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    Resposta: C. Chassis

    The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

20. Pergunta 20 de 25

    In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?

    • AIn the right part of the lane
    • BExactly in the center
    • COn the shoulder
    • DIn the left part of the lane
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    Resposta: D. In the left part of the lane

    The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.

21. Pergunta 21 de 25

    When should you NOT wear a tinted face shield or tinted glasses?

    • AAt night or in low light
    • BOn the highway
    • COn sunny days
    • DOn hot days
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    Resposta: A. At night or in low light

    Tinted eye protection blocks light you need to see at night and in dim conditions.

22. Pergunta 22 de 25

    A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do?

    • AHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
    • BTurn sharply off the road
    • CSpeed up to keep balance
    • DBrake hard with both brakes
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    Resposta: A. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

    Stay straight and slow down gradually. If you must brake, gently use the brake on the good tire.

23. Pergunta 23 de 25

    What is T-CLOCS used for?

    • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
    • BPlanning a group ride
    • CChoosing a lane position
    • DMeasuring following distance
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    Resposta: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

    T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

24. Pergunta 24 de 25

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

    • ATools
    • BThrottle
    • CTurn signals
    • DTires and wheels
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    Resposta: D. Tires and wheels

    T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.

25. Pergunta 25 de 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the first C stand for?

    • AChain
    • BClothing
    • CControls
    • DCargo
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    Resposta: C. Controls

    The first C is Controls: levers, pedals, cables, hoses and the throttle.

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