Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. When should you have your headlight on? At night and in fog. At night only. At all times. Between dusk and dawn.

4. In maryland, you are required to wear a helmet if you are Under 21. Under 18. Riding at night The driver or the passenger.

5. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, look, press, roll. Slow, press, look, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Press, look, slow, roll.

6. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? All other vehicles. No one. Motorcycles and small cars. Other motorcycles only.

7. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

8. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle. Strips of cloth. Elastic cords. The sissy bar. Strong rope.

9. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is At intersections. On rural roads. On freeways In school zones.

10. When it starts to rain, what lane position can be hazardous? Left and right. Center. Right and center. Left.

11. The best formation when riding in a group is Motorcycles should not ride in groups. Single file. The staggered formation In pairs.

12. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Green. Orange. Yellow. All of these colors.

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

14. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in Quick, sharp turns. Slow, tight turns. All these answers are correct Normal turns.

15. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Scanning your path of travel. Using your signal lights. Wearing protective gear. Maintaining a space cushion.

16. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Avoid using the brakes. Lean back as far as possible. Increase your speed to minimize bumps Raise off the seat.

17. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Wet pavement. Lane markings. All of the above.

18. Which of the following is the easiest and most efficient way to familiarize yourself with your motorcycle's controls? Look the motorcycle up online. Review your owner's manual. Take pictures of the bike and then take it to a mechanic Talk to your friends about your their motorcycle's controls.

19. To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle Ride in areas where there are lots of motorcycles. Avoid driving in heavy traffic. Ride only during the day Wear reflective clothing.

20. As a motorcycle rider, you can use your feet to maintain balance by Pointing your toes downward. Keeping them on the footrests. Skimming them above the ground Holding them away from the motorcycle.

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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.