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1. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers?
2. Changing your lane position can
3. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to
4. Which of the following should you do when riding at night?
5. Wearing a face shield while riding a motorcycle
6. What can cause the engine to seize?
7. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should
8. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane?
9. How many paths of travel does a traffic lane offer?
10. How can you initiate a swerve while riding a motorcycle?
11. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection
12. To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle
13. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is
14. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you
15. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
16. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
17. Which of the following should you do if you need to leave the road?
18. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in
19. The 3 steps of the see strategy are
20. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
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.