Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. You can initiate a swerve by Applying the rear brake. Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve. Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve Downshifting gears.

3. Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should Move into the center lane position. Move to a farther lane if possible. Pull in the clutch Flash your brake light.

4. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Accelerating. Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Leaning with the motorcycle. Decelerating.

5. The safest way to cross an obstacle is at a ____ angle. 20-degree. 90-degree. 45-degree. 100-degree.

6. 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.

7. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle. Not change gears. Change gears.

8. 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.

9. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle? Once a month. At the start of every season. Once a week. Every time you ride.

10. The staggered formation is the best choice when Parking parallel to the curb. Riding in a group. There is an emergency situation Taking curves.

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

12. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Should only be done when passing others. Is safer because you complete the turn quickly Should never be done.

13. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be lying on the curb. Have the front wheel on the curb. Be parallel to the curb Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb.

14. Changing your lane position can Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

15. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Multi-lane highways. Intersections. Rural areas. Acceleration lanes.

16. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Never try to start on an upward hill. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Start in second gear Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb.

17. Which of the following is not an effective step to take to minimize risks while driving? Do not drink. Don't take breaks even when tired. Take frequent rest breaks Dress warmly to protect yourself from the elements.

18. ____ can increase your visibility. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Pulling in the clutch. Riding with a passenger. Riding in the left lane position.

19. 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.

20. What is the first thing you should tell your passenger to do? Crowd you as much as possible. Get on the motorcycle only after you have started the engine. Hold loosely onto your hips You need only keep one foot on the foot pegs.

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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.