Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You should check your mirrors when All these answers are correct. You're going to slow down. You are about to change lanes You are stopped at an intersection.

2. You should start the motorcycle with Your hands above your elbows. Your right wrist low. Your right wrist flat Your elbows locked.

3. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch? Every two hours. Every 50 miles. Once per trip. Every five hours.

4. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Help stabilize the motorcycle. Cause the motorcycle to tip over. Cause the motorcycle to skid Help stop the motorcycle.

5. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Close the throttle gradually. Apply the front brake. Accelerate out of the wobble Apply the rear brake.

6. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted only if you are carrying large items. Permitted for passengers only. Never permitted Permitted for children only.

7. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Close the throttle gradually. Apply the front brake. Accelerate out of the wobble Apply the rear brake.

8. The front brake is more important because It provides most of the stopping power. It provides all of the stopping power. It provides less of the stopping power It is used most often.

9. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes.

10. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Appear further away. Appear closer than they are. Are much faster than cars Drive much slower than cars.

11. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to Change lanes. Beep your horn. Come to a complete stop Flash your brake light.

12. Which of the following present(s) the greatest danger to the motorcyclist? Oncoming traffic turning left in front of you. Bicycles on the side of the road. Motorcycle chain problems. Overpasses and tunnels.

13. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves. At normal speed. The speed limit. Slower. Faster.

14. The tires on your motorcycle should be checked At the start of every season. Once a month. Every time you ride Once a week.

15. 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.

16. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo? Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar. Securing cargo with elastic cords. Filling saddlebags evenly. Securing cargo as low as possible.

17. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check Only the lane next to you. Only the far lane. Your signal light The lane next to you and the far lane.

18. When using saddlebags, it is important to Distribute the load evenly. Fill one bag before the other one. Only fill them with approved contents Only use them if they are completely full.

19. 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.

20. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Only drive where there are street lights. Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Use your high beam Scan the road often.

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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.