Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you can't cross an obstacle straight on, you should cross at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 20 45 90 105

2. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check Only the lane next to you. Only the far lane. Your signal light The lane next to you and the far lane.

3. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by Wearing reflective clothing. Using your high beam. Reducing your speed Doing all of these.

4. Rising off the seat slightly Is prohibited while riding motorcycles. Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Should only be done by experienced drivers Should be done to fix a wobble.

5. The gearshift lever is located In front of the right footrest. By the right handlegrip. By the left handlegrip In front of the left footrest.

6. Which of the following is a dangerous surface you may encounter? A railroad track. A wet surface. An uneven surface All listed answers.

7. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. Two. 4 Three. One.

8. Tinted eye protection Is mandatory during the day. Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory for drivers only Should not be worn at night.

9. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle. Not change gears. Change gears.

10. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen Is the center of the lane position.

11. Lane sharing between motorcycles and cars: Is allowed if the motorcycle initiates it, but not the car. Is allowed only during particularly heavy traffic. Is never permitted Only during passing maneuvers.

12. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. Yes, the rider should lean forward. Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction No, the rider should not lean.

13. What does the left hand lever control? The gear shifter. The rear brake. The front brake. The clutch.

14. Riding between lanes of traffic is Permitted only when traffic is not moving. Allowed in designated areas. Prohibited at all times Prohibited at night.

15. Which of the following should you do when riding at night? All listed answers. Reduce your speed. Use the car ahead's light Use your high beam when you can.

16. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to Beep your horn. Ride in the left lane position. Flash your brake light Ride in the center lane position.

17. How can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Cover the clutch and the brake. Maintain or increase your speed. Point your toes downward Look both ways.

18. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for Avoiding hazards from parked cars. Changing lanes. Preparing to pass other vehicles Being seen by the driver in front of you.

19. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? If riding with another motorcycle. At all times. Only when carrying a passenger. During designated time periods only.

20. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted only if you are carrying large items. Permitted for passengers only. Never permitted Permitted for children only.

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To operate a motorcycle in Maryland, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). At age 15 years and nine months, you can apply for a motorcycle learner's permit. At age 16 ½, you can apply for a Class M license or endorsement. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. If you are a new driver under the age of 18, you must complete a driver's education course. New drivers, regardless of age, must also pass the Class C Maryland knowledge exam. To receive a Class M license or motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the driving test, and pay the fees. Applicants under the age of 18 must also complete a motorcycle driver safety course. The knowledge and driving tests are waived for drivers over the age of 18 who complete the course.

The tests are taken at your local MVA. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 22 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam is a demonstration of the skills needed to operate a motorcycle. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.