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1. Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used
2. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
3. What does choosing the best lane position mean?
4. When being passed by another vehicle, you should ride in the ____ lane position.
5. Motorcycle riders should use the popular ____ step process is used to make appropriate judgments.
6. What lane position should you ride to discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane?
7. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to
8. Generally, ____ should be avoided.
9. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears?
10. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should
11. What is a staggered formation?
12. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path?
13. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do?
14. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted?
15. Which of the following should you not do if you are carrying a passenger?
16. If the rear tire goes flat while riding
17. When carrying a load, you should
18. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in?
19. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to
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.