Maine BMV Motorcycle Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Maine test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. How much of the suspension must be served before interlock reinstatement when a Maine driver has two OUI offenses?
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Answer C: 9 months
Maine requires 9 months of the suspension to be served before interlock reinstatement after two OUI offenses, rising to 3 years after three and 4 years after four or more.
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2. How much more energy must your brakes absorb if you double your speed?
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Answer D: About four times as much, since energy rises with the square of speed
Kinetic energy grows with the square of speed, so twice the speed means about four times the energy and a far longer braking distance.
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3. How does Maine change license validity for a holder who is 65 years of age or older?
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Answer C: It expires on the holder's 4th birthday following the date of issue
Once the holder is 65 or older, both noncommercial and commercial Maine licenses expire on the holder's fourth birthday following the date of issue.
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4. What does Maine add for a second failure to yield to an emergency vehicle within 3 years?
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Answer D: A mandatory 30 day suspension of the license
A second conviction within 3 years brings a mandatory 30 day license suspension in addition to the fine.
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5. What printed matter may a Maine driver still consult while operating a vehicle?
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Answer D: A map or written directions to a specific location
Maine forbids reading printed material while operating a motor vehicle but excludes a map or written directions to a specific location from that definition.
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6. What single action does Maine allow a driver to perform on a telephone mounted in the vehicle?
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Answer A: One tap to activate or deactivate it
Maine permits a driver who is otherwise allowed to use hands-free mode to activate or deactivate a mounted device with a single touch.
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7. How should a passenger behave through a turn?
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Answer B: Look over the operator's shoulder in the direction of the turn and avoid sudden movement
Looking over the operator's shoulder into the turn keeps the passenger aligned with the motorcycle, and avoiding sudden movement prevents unexpected changes in balance.
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8. Which stopped vehicles does Maine's move over duty protect?
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Answer B: Authorized emergency vehicles and public service vehicles
Maine's move over provision covers both authorized emergency vehicles and public service vehicles stopped on the way.
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9. What suspension does Maine impose on a juvenile provisional licensee for a first OUI or for operating with any alcohol at all?
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Answer D: One year
A first OUI or a first violation of the zero alcohol rule costs a juvenile provisional licensee a one year suspension, and a second costs two years.
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10. What happens in Maine if the parent who signed a minor's license application later files a notarized request that the license be suspended?
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Answer C: The Secretary of State suspends the license without a hearing
Whoever signed a minor's application may withdraw that consent by notarized written request, and the Secretary of State then suspends the license without a hearing.
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11. How much notice must a Maine applicant give the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to avoid an extra fee for a missed examination appointment?
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Answer B: 48 hours
Maine adds a fee when an applicant fails to keep an examination appointment unless the Bureau was notified at least 48 hours beforehand.
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12. A flagger turns the paddle to the orange face reading SLOW. What does that tell approaching drivers?
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Answer D: Reduce speed and continue through the work area with care
The SLOW face keeps traffic moving at a reduced speed while workers or equipment are close to the travel lanes.
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13. What fines does Maine set for using a handheld telephone or electronic device while driving?
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Answer B: 50 dollars for a first offense and 250 dollars afterwards
Maine sets a 50 dollar fine for a first handheld device offense and 250 dollars for subsequent offenses, with the money going to the Supplemental Transportation Fund.
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14. How must a moped be ridden on a Maine roadway?
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Answer A: In single file and as far as practicable to the right side of the road, except when turning left
Maine requires mopeds to be operated in single file and as far to the right as practicable, moving toward the centerline only to prepare for a left turn.
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15. What is the shortest license suspension a Maine court may impose for a conviction of driving to endanger?
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Answer B: 30 days
Driving to endanger carries a suspension of not less than 30 days and not more than 180 days, and the minimum may not be waived by the court.
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16. How does Maine define a motorcycle for licensing purposes?
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Answer B: A two or three wheeled vehicle with a motor over 50 cubic centimeters or an electric motor of at least 1,500 watts
Maine defines a motorcycle by wheel diameter of ten inches or more and a motor above 50 cubic centimeters or an electric motor of not less than 1,500 watts, which separates it from a moped.
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17. What towing and storage coverage does Maine's financial responsibility law require?
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Answer B: 500 dollars
Maine's minimum financial responsibility includes 500 dollars of towing and storage coverage in addition to liability and medical payments.
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18. You are driving on an open highway in a strong crosswind. What is the safest adjustment?
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Answer A: Reduce speed and keep a firm grip, expecting gusts on bridges and beside large vehicles
Gusts hit hardest in open gaps, on bridges and when passing high-sided vehicles, so a lower speed and a firm grip let you correct before you are pushed out of your lane.
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19. What forfeiture does Maine set for failing to maintain the required financial responsibility?
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Answer C: Not less than 100 dollars and not more than 500 dollars
Maine makes the failure a traffic infraction carrying a forfeiture of not less than 100 dollars and not more than 500 dollars.
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20. How long is a Maine noncommercial driver's license valid for a holder under 65?
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Answer A: Six years
A Maine noncommercial license expires at midnight on the holder's sixth birthday following the date of issue, while a commercial license runs five years.
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21. What does a sign showing a bicycle inside a red circle with a diagonal slash prohibit?
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Answer D: Riding a bicycle on that roadway
This is a selective exclusion sign, used where bicycles are banned from a road such as a freeway or a tunnel.
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22. On a regulatory sign, what does a red circle with a diagonal slash drawn over a symbol mean?
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Answer D: The movement or action shown by the symbol is prohibited
A red circle with a diagonal slash is the standard way of showing that the movement pictured inside it, such as a U-turn or a right turn, is not allowed.
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23. What is the minimum fine in Maine for failing to move over for a stopped emergency or public service vehicle?
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Answer D: 275 dollars
Maine makes the failure a traffic infraction with a minimum fine of 275 dollars.
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24. You come upon a person riding a horse on the roadway ahead of you. What is the correct way to pass?
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Answer A: Slow down, give plenty of room and do not use the horn
Horses startle easily, and a frightened horse can throw its rider into your path. Pass slowly and wide, and avoid any sudden noise.
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25. What is the correct order of steps for taking a turn or a curve?
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Answer D: Slow, look, press, roll
Reduce speed before the turn, look through it to where you want to go, press the handgrip to lean, then roll on the throttle to steady the motorcycle.