Maine Motorcycle: Being Seen & Visibility Practice Test

Question 1

Reflective material on the sides of your helmet is especially useful for which drivers?

Accepted Answer

Drivers approaching from the side — Reflective trim on the sides of your helmet or on a vest makes you easier to spot for drivers approaching from the side, and also helps those coming toward you or from behind.

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Only drivers directly ahead of you

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No one; it only keeps the helmet cool

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Only drivers in parking lots

Question 2

In the hand signals used for group riding, how do you point out a hazard on the right side of the road?

Accepted Answer

Point to it with your right foot — A hazard on the left is shown by pointing with the left hand; a hazard on the right is shown by pointing with the right foot.

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Point to it with your right hand

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Tap the top of your helmet

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Extend your left arm straight down

Question 3

Why is a motorcycle's brake light often harder to notice than a car's?

Accepted Answer

The taillight is already lit whenever the headlight is on, so the brake light stands out less — The taillight comes on with the headlight, which makes the brake light less noticeable. That is why the manual suggests flashing it to get attention.

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It is smaller than a turn signal

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It only works with the rear brake

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It is amber instead of red

Question 4

Which group-riding hand signal means single file?

Accepted Answer

Arm and index finger held straight up — Single file is an arm with the index finger pointing straight up. Two raised fingers mean double file, a downward swing means slow down, and a helmet tap means high beam.

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Arm raised with the index and middle fingers extended

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Arm straight out, palm down, swinging down

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Tapping the top of your helmet with your palm

Question 5

You're riding at night on an empty rural road with no one ahead of you or coming toward you. Which headlight beam should you use?

Accepted Answer

High beam — At night the manual says to get as much light as possible, so switch to high beam any time no vehicle is ahead of you or coming toward you.

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Low beam

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Parking lights only

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Headlight off to save the battery

Question 6

In an emergency, how should you use your horn?

Accepted Answer

Sound it loud and long while getting ready to stop or swerve — In an emergency, give a loud, long blast and be ready to stop or steer around the danger.

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Give one light tap

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Don't use it, because it startles drivers

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Use it only after you've stopped

Question 7

You signal for a driveway that comes just before a larger intersection. Why check your mirrors before you slow down?

Accepted Answer

The driver behind may think you're turning at the farther intersection and not expect you to slow — The manual gives this example: a following driver can misjudge where you plan to turn, so check behind before slowing.

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Your signal cancels itself when you brake

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Mirrors show whether the driveway is clear

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Maine law requires a mirror check before every driveway

Question 8

When you pull off to rest or check your motorcycle, why move as far from the traffic lanes as possible?

Accepted Answer

A motorcycle on the roadside is hard to see, and you don't want another vehicle pulling off at the same spot — The manual points out that a motorcycle stopped at the roadside is hard to spot, so get well clear of the road after signaling and checking behind.

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Maine law requires parking at least 50 feet from the pavement

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The side stand won't work near pavement

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It keeps the engine cooler

Question 9

Which situation does the manual give as a good reason for a quick tap of the horn?

Accepted Answer

A parked car ahead has someone in the driver's seat — A quick beep before passing anyone who might move into your path is recommended, for example a parked car with a driver in it or a person in the street.

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A driver is stopped properly at a stop sign

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You are waiting at a red light

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A pedestrian is walking well back from the road

Question 10

How does the manual suggest getting used to judging distance in convex mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Pick out a parked car in the mirror while stopped, estimate its distance, then turn and look — Convex mirrors make vehicles look farther away than they are. Practicing on a parked car while stopped builds your judgment, and you should still allow extra room when changing lanes.

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Ride close behind cars and compare

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Replace the mirrors with flat ones

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Rely on head checks instead of mirrors

Question 11

You're stopped at an intersection. Why should you check your mirrors?

Accepted Answer

To watch vehicles coming up from behind whose drivers may not be paying attention — A driver coming up behind who isn't paying attention may reach you before noticing you're there, so the manual lists stops at intersections as a key time to use your mirrors.

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To check your lane position

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To see the traffic light

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To confirm your turn signal canceled

Question 12

What does Maine law require of a motorcycle's headlight?

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An approved headlight must be on whenever the motorcycle is operated — Maine requires every motorcycle to have its approved headlight on while being operated, day or night.

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It must be on only from sunset to sunrise

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It must be on only when visibility is under 1,000 feet

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It must be on only on highways

Maine Motorcycle: Being Seen & Visibility practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Reflective material on the sides of your helmet is especially useful for which drivers?

2. In the hand signals used for group riding, how do you point out a hazard on the right side of the road?

3. Why is a motorcycle's brake light often harder to notice than a car's?

4. Which group-riding hand signal means single file?

5. You're riding at night on an empty rural road with no one ahead of you or coming toward you. Which headlight beam should you use?

6. In an emergency, how should you use your horn?

7. You signal for a driveway that comes just before a larger intersection. Why check your mirrors before you slow down?

8. When you pull off to rest or check your motorcycle, why move as far from the traffic lanes as possible?

9. Which situation does the manual give as a good reason for a quick tap of the horn?

10. How does the manual suggest getting used to judging distance in convex mirrors?

11. You're stopped at an intersection. Why should you check your mirrors?

12. What does Maine law require of a motorcycle's headlight?

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