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1. When traveling behind a car, a motorcycle rider must ride ____ where a driver is most likely to see him/her.
2. If you need to cross tracks that run parallel to your course, you should do so at a ____ degree angle.
3. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do?
4. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must
5. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn?
6. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night?
7. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road?
8. The 3 steps of the see strategy are
9. If your face protection is damaged by a flying object, which of the following should you do?
10. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle?
11. Grabbing the front brake could result in
12. If your throttle sticks while riding, you should first
13. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
14. A front-wheel skid can result from
15. It is difficult for other drivers to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others?
16. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles?
17. Which of the following may put you in danger while passing parked cars?
18. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by
19. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely.
20. What lane position should you ride to discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane?
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.