Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Where should you keep your knees when driving? Against the gas tank. Close to the front wheel. Wherever you want As close to the seat as possible. Away from the motorcycle.

2. To control a motorcycle well, you should ____. All of the listed answers. Hold the handle grips firmly. Sit far enough forward so that you arms are slightly bent Sit so you can use your arms to steer.

3. 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.

4. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned Against the gas tank and pointing down. Away from the gas tank and on the foot pegs. Against the gas tank and firmly on the foot pegs Away from the gas tank and pointing down.

5. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road. Stop inside the crosswalk. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

6. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Only braking with one brake. Braking too slowly. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Shifting into a higher gear too soon.

7. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? Three. Two. 4 One.

8. There are ____ primary types of dot approved helmets. 2 4 3 5

9. The best way to combat fatigue while riding is to Consume lots of water. Stop at least every two hours. Drink energy drinks Avoid wearing a helmet.

10. A surface which provides little traction for motorcycles is Gravel roads. Snow. Wet pavement All of these.

11. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding in a group. When traffic is heavy. Never. When you are riding with a new rider.

12. Experienced riders tend to ride no more than ____ hours per day. 2 3 4 6

13. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill. Shifting gears. Increasing your speed. Coasting in neutral gear. Slowing down.

14. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger helps balance the motorcycle. The motorcycle will slow down more quickly. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster.

15. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Five. Two. One. Three.

16. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Chassis. Lights. Tires All of the above.

17. 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.

18. What does the sipde driver judgment acronym stand for? Scan, identify, predict, decide, execute. See, identify, predict, decide, examine. Scan, identify, proceed, direct, execute. See, identify, proceed, direct, examine.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.