Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following should you do when you must ride over an obstacle? All listed answers. Make sure that you are at a 90 degree angle. Roll the throttle Slow down as much as possible before contact.

2. There are ____ skills critical to avoiding crashes. 2 3 4 5

3. Which of the following is most likely to occur when your chain slips while you are riding? The brakes could stop working. Your horn could stop working. Your mother will be mad at you Your rear wheel could lock.

4. When preparing to slow down, you should check To make sure you are in neutral before stopping. The gauges on your motorcycle. To see if there is traffic behind you To your left and right.

5. What can you do as a rider to make sure your motorcycle rides effectively? All of the listed answers. Be familiar with all of your motorcycle's controls. Keep the motorcycle in safe riding condition Read the owner's manual first. Check the motorcycle before every ride.

6. 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.

7. Which of the following may put you in danger while passing parked cars? All listed answers. Car doors opening. People steeping from between cars Drivers getting out of cars.

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

9. Which of the following is true about riding alongside cars? All of the answers listed. Cars in the next lane create an obstacle to your exit if you come upon danger in your own lane. You should speed up or drop back to find a place clear of traffic on both sides You might be in the blind spot of a car in the next lane if you ride next to cars or trucks in other lanes.

10. Why can tire failure be so dangerous? Because you seldom hear a tire go flat. Because your engine could completely stop working. Because your motorcycle could explode It's not dangerous.

11. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because Of dirt and gravel buildup. The pavement is poor quality near the edge. You cannot be seen when riding near the edge The road edge markings are often inaccurate.

12. In which of the following situations should you not increase your following distance? When being tailgated. On slippery roads. In heavy traffic. When riding in a group.

13. When should you be ready to use your horn? A parked car with someone in the driver's seat. All listed answers. Someone riding a bicycle in the street When passing someone who may move in your lane.

14. When riding, your clothing should be protective and Made of an approved material. Completely cover your arms and legs. Loose fitting Tight fitting.

15. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Apply the front brake. Press the left handgrip. Press the right handgrip Apply the rear brake.

16. 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.

17. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. One block. One-half block. Two blocks. Three blocks.

18. When loading saddlebags, it is important to Load them evenly with the same weight. Fill all of them completely. Not exceed 20 lbs per bag Fill one completely before loading others.

19. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen. Center. Right. Left or right. Left.

20. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Reduce your speed. Do not wear a helmet. Stay in the same lane position Ride in a group.

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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.