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1. Which of the following should you do when you must ride over an obstacle?
2. There are ____ skills critical to avoiding crashes.
3. Which of the following is most likely to occur when your chain slips while you are riding?
4. When preparing to slow down, you should check
5. What can you do as a rider to make sure your motorcycle rides effectively?
6. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should
7. Which of the following may put you in danger while passing parked cars?
8. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill.
9. Which of the following is true about riding alongside cars?
10. Why can tire failure be so dangerous?
11. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because
12. In which of the following situations should you not increase your following distance?
13. When should you be ready to use your horn?
14. When riding, your clothing should be protective and
15. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should
16. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn?
17. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead.
18. When loading saddlebags, it is important to
19. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen.
20. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?
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.