Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If your motorcycle was made before 1978, you must remember to Turn the headlight on when riding at all times. Avoid carrying passengers. Only ride during the day Get a special license.

2. To stop safely on a curve, you should Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle. Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Keep your knees against the gas tank Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road.

3. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant. Protective clothing. Face or eye protection All of the above.

4. Crashes are fairly common among ____. Beginning riders. None of the listed answers. The most experienced riders Riders in their mid 40s.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Center or right. Center. Left or right. Left.

8. Which of the following is a good strategy for protecting a friend who has had too much to drink? All listed answers. Keep them where they are. Arrange for them a safe ride Stop them from drinking and don't let them ride.

9. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process? Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch.

10. Most motorcycles use convex mirrors. how are these different than regular mirrors? Convex mirrors will reflect light into eyes when it's sunny. Objects in mirrors appear further away. Objects in mirrors appear closer than they are. Convex mirrors do not give a good view of what is behind you.

11. How can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Cover the clutch and the brake. Maintain or increase your speed. Point your toes downward Look both ways.

12. 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.

13. To help balance yourself in turns, you should Turn your torso in the direction of the turn. Take your feet off the footrests for balance. Keep your knees against the gas tank Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

14. 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.

15. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

16. Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle? A windshield. Specialized shocks. Side saddlebags for cargo. Footrests for the passenger.

17. When crossing a rain groove, you should cross how? At a reduced speed, straight across. At a reduced speed, zigzagging. At a steady speed, straight across At a steady speed, zigzagging.

18. How can you initiate a swerve while riding a motorcycle? Press the footrest on the opposite side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the opposite side you wish to swerve. Press the footrest on the side you wish to swerve Press the handgrip on the side you wish to swerve.

19. Signal lights should be used In cities but not in rural areas. As long as other vehicles are around. Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles Every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

20. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by Decreasing the throttle. Increasing the throttle. Applying the rear brake Pulling in the clutch.

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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.