Maine Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the Maine Motorcycle Operator Manual (With Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In Maine, operating with an alcohol level at or above what level is the criminal offense of operating under the influence (OUI)?
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In Maine, operating with an alcohol level at or above what level is the criminal offense of operating under the influence (OUI)?
- A 0.08
- B 0.05
- C 0.10
- D 0.15
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A. 0.08
Maine's summary of its OUI law says operating with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood, or per 210 liters of breath, is the criminal offense of operating under the influence. Judgment is impaired well before this point, so the safest choice is not to ride after drinking.
According to the Maine motorcycle manual, how far ahead should you signal before a turn or lane change?
- A At least 100 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C At least 25 feet
- D At least 300 feet
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A. At least 100 feet
Signal as early as you can, at least 100 feet before any change or turn. Riders are more vulnerable than drivers, so early signals give everyone around you time to react.
What are the biggest dangers to motorcyclists at intersections?
- A Cars following too closely behind you while you wait at a red light
- B Pedestrians stepping out from between parked cars
- C Large trucks passing you in the next lane
- D Cars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out of side streets
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D. Cars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out of side streets
Over half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. Cars turning left in front of you, including from the lane on your right, and cars pulling out of side streets are the biggest dangers.
Which training requirement applies to every Maine motorcycle permit or license applicant, regardless of age?
- A Completing basic driver education for cars
- B Completing a state-approved motorcycle rider education course
- C Logging 70 hours of supervised motorcycle riding
- D Watching an online motorcycle safety video series
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B. Completing a state-approved motorcycle rider education course
Maine law says no motorcycle learner's permit, license or endorsement may be issued until you show a certificate for a rider education course approved by the Secretary of State. The course mixes classroom and hands-on riding, so you learn basic control before riding in traffic. (The older manual describes an 8-hour block; current law requires the approved course.)
Source: Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Department of the Secretary of State) website