Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is a strategy to help see uneven road surface at night? Drive only in residential areas. Watch the tail lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Swerve from side to side. Avoid driving near other vehicles.

2. When you ride in a group Put the newest riders at the rear. Never ride in groups of more than three. Don't tailgate the rider in front of you Ride in pairs whenever possible.

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

4. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? Three. Two. One. One or two.

5. The best face protection is Approved goggles. A shatter-resistant face shield. A windshield Sunglasses.

6. 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.

7. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Bent at a 90-degree angle. Slightly bent at the elbows. Locked at the elbows Positioned with your hands above your elbows.

8. If your front wheel locks, you should Release the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake Use the rear brake only.

9. 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.

10. What does choosing the best lane position mean? You are avoiding hazards. You are not in a blind spot. Your space cushion is maximized All of the above are correct.

11. When being passed by another vehicle, you should ride in the ____ lane position. Left. Center. Right. Left or center.

12. How can you achieve maximum stopping power? Alternate between the foot brake and the hand brake. Use both the front and rear brakes. Use the front brake only Pull in the clutch while you brake.

13. To control a motorcycle well, you should ____. All of the listed answers. Hold the handle grips firmly. Sit far enough forward so that you arms are slightly bent Sit so you can use your arms to steer.

14. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps turn the motorcycle. Helps you keep your balance. Should only be done to help steady cargo Should never be done.

15. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Never try to start on an upward hill. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Start in second gear Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb.

16. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except The amount of alcohol. Time of day. How fast you drink Your weight.

17. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective clothing. Riding only in the left of the lane position. Wearing a full-face helmet.

18. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Leave a larger space cushion. Make eye contact with other drivers. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you Flash your headlights when accelerating.

19. When riding through an intersection, motorcycles must be especially aware of Pedestrians crossing the road. The position of stop lines. Vehicles turning left into your path Unexpected light changes.

20. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

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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.