Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Warm pavement. Snow. Wet pavement.

2. Which of the following is true about braking? The front brake is controlled by a foot lever. Stop quickly by using both brakes. The rear brake has most of the stopping power The rear brake should only be used to slow down.

3. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle? Once a month. At the start of every season. Once a week. Every time you ride.

4. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Any type of clothing. Leather clothing. Fluorescent clothing. Colorful clothing.

5. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when They want to pass you. They know you are a beginner rider. You are riding on a multilane highway You are in the left lane position.

6. Which of the following is not one of the 4 steps recommended to safely execute turns? Increase your speed. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Reduce your speed Roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize suspension.

7. Which of the following should you not do while passing? Hang out in the blind spot. Move to the left lane in a position that doesn't crowd the car. Ride to the left portion of the lane before beginning Signal again and return to original lane.

8. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Keep your knees against the gas tank. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance Turn your torso in the direction of the turn.

9. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane? No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room for you to maneuver. Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars. Yes, because you can communicate with each other better No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle.

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

11. If a dog begins to chase you while you are riding, you should Kick the dog. Stop until the owner is found. Call animal protection Approach the animal and speed away.

12. Which brake provides the most stopping power? The front brake. The rear brake. Both brakes equally. The emergency brake.

13. You can increase your line of sight when preparing to pass by Lifting your face shield. Increasing your speed. Riding in the left lane position. Swerving from side to side.

14. Which of the following is not an advantage of keeping a group of riders small? Motorists can get around small groups more easily. None of the listed answers. all of the listed answers are advantages. Small groups can't get separated as easily Riders aren't always in a hurry to catch up to the group.

15. When riding your motorcycle, your feet should be positioned As far forward as possible. With your toes pointed downward. Firmly on the footrests To drag lightly on the ground.

16. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears After the turn. Before, during, or after the turn. Before entering the turn During the turn.

17. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be lying on the curb. Have the front wheel on the curb. Be parallel to the curb Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb.

18. Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should Move into the center lane position. Move to a farther lane if possible. Pull in the clutch Flash your brake light.

19. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Skim your feet along the road. Make sure your luggage is secure. Move into the center of the lane position Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on.

20. When stopping, the front brake provides up to ____ % of your braking power. 50 75 65 90

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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.