Maine Bike 9 – My Blog

1.One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.

The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

Maintenance will be costly.

Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

2.When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions.

Only on cool days.

Only on warm days.

Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

3.A passenger should never:

Wear a helmet.

Lean when the operator leans.

Wear clothing that is tight.

Ride sidesaddle.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

4.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.

A general book about motorcycles.

Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

A television show about motorcycle riding.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

5.Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.

So you can tailgate.

To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

6.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.

Only have one set of footrests.

Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.

Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

7.On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement

Gravel

Snow

Leaves

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

8.When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.

Is about to stop.

Plans to turn right.

Is about to slow down.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

9.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Use only the front brake.

Avoid making sudden moves.

Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

10.In general, riders should:

Pick one lane position and always use it.

Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.

Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.

Never use the center lane position.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

11.Mirror checks:

Are unimportant

Should only be done on long trips.

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

12.A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting.

Upshifting.

Cross-shifting.

Rolling on the throttle.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

13.When riding behind a car, you should ride:

In any part of the lane.

In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.

In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.

As close to the car as possible.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

14.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.

Follow other vehicles closely.

Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.

Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

15.If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.

Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.

Effects from the alcohol may still remain.

You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

16.When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:

Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.

Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.

Never be concerned about your following distance.

Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

17.Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.

Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.

Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.

Are too small to have blind spots.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

18.When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.

They will get lost if they are leading.

They may slow the group down as the leaders.

They will ride too fast in any other position.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

19.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Happen at night.

Are caused by worn tires.

Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

20.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.

Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.

Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.

Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

21.Motorcycle windshields:

Are a good substitute for a face shield.

Are a good substitute for goggles.

Will not protect your eyes from the wind.

Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.Under normal riding conditions, maintain a safe following distance of at least:

One second

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

23.____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

Time

Coffee

Exercise

Fresh air

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

24.If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.

Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.

Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.

Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

25.Most crashes happen:

Far from home.

On short trips.

On long rides.

Several hours into the ride.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

26.As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.

Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.

Can apply the rear brake harder.

Lose traction.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

27.When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.

Signal and use your mirrors.

Turn your head and change lanes.

Signal and change lanes.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

28.A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.

Eliminates your ability to change direction.

Will usually correct itself.

Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

29.If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.

It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.

You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

You will have less traction as you lean into the curve.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

30.When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.

Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

31.When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Extended mirrors.

Objects being thrown from other vehicles.

Blasts of wind.

Headlights.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

32.Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

A leather jacket

Full-fingered gloves

Long pants made of denim

Athletic shoes

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

33.The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

10 percent

25 percent

50 percent

75 percent

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

34.Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot.

Look only at your mirrors.

Rely on your peripheral vision.

Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

35.If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

Staggered formation.

Pyramid formation.

Single-file line.

Row of pairs.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

36.If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Speed up before contact.

Slow down before contact.

Lean the motorcycle.

Stay seated on the motorcycle.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

37.Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.

Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

Change lanes and let them pass.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

38.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blind spots.

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Go faster.

Set up for turns.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

39.When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Ride in the right portion of your lane.

Try to get onto the shoulder.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

40.You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.

About once every 10 rides.

Once a month.

Once a season.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

41.When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.

There is more traction available for stopping.

Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.

Stopping should never be attempted.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

42.Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.

When you want to look at the scenery.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

43.When riding with a passenger, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Rider more slowly than usual.

Start slowing later than usual.

Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

44.Gloves can:

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.

Help other drivers identify you.

Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.

Offer no protection.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

45.Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How fast a person drinks

Body weight

Height

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