Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Maryland Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Maryland DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are preparing to change lanes. When you are decreasing your speed. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

2. Which of the following are good times to use your signals? When changing lanes. All listed answers. When preparing to turn When merging into traffic.

3. Motorcycle passengers should Get on before you start the engine. Put their feet down when stopped. Sit as far forward as possible Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

4. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 25-degree. 90-degree. 135-degree.

5. When using saddlebags, it is important to Distribute the load evenly. Fill one bag before the other one. Only fill them with approved contents Only use them if they are completely full.

6. There are ____ skills critical to avoiding crashes. 2 3 4 5

7. What is the best lane position for being seen? The right part of the lane. The left part of the lane. The center of the lane. The best lane position changes depending on the situation.

8. Motorcycle riders cannot drive on highways At night, because your lights aren't bright enough. During rush hour. Two abreast Unless you can travel safely at minimum posted speeds.

9. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? Over the counter medication. Prescription medication. All these answers are correct. Alcohol and drugs.

10. Which of the following may put you in danger while passing parked cars? All listed answers. Car doors opening. People steeping from between cars Drivers getting out of cars.

11. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as Lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers. Wet pavement and gravel roads. Mud, leaves, snow, and ice. All of the above.

12. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road. Stop inside the crosswalk. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

13. When is it important to use your side mirrors? Before changing lanes. Before you slow down. When you are stopped at an intersection. All of the above.

14. What is a swerve? A long turn. A poor lane change. A quick change in direction A sudden lane change. A poor turn.

15. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release both brakes and coast to a stop. You should release the rear brake and reapply it Release the rear brake and use only the front brake.

16. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow the driver very closely. Follow in the path of the other driver. Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road Watch the driver's movements.

17. Which of the following present(s) the greatest danger to the motorcyclist? Oncoming traffic turning left in front of you. Bicycles on the side of the road. Motorcycle chain problems. Overpasses and tunnels.

18. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Use your rear brake only. Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Never stop in a curve Use your lean to enhance braking.

19. The x-marked rr sign warns that

You are approaching a construction zone. You are approaching an intersection. You are approaching a dead-end You are approaching a railroad crossing.

20. You can initiate a swerve by Applying the rear brake. Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve. Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve Downshifting gears.

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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.