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1. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check
2. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
3. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility?
4. When you ride in a group
5. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill.
6. If you need to cross tracks that run parallel to your course, you should do so at a ____ degree angle.
7. While your feet are on the footrests, you should avoid
8. Pavement is likely to be slippery
9. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do?
10. Why is it recommended that riders wear bright colored clothing?
11. Where should beginners motorcyclists ride in a group?
12. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
13. Lane sharing between motorcycles and cars:
14. Why is reflective material so important?
15. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to
16. Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle?
17. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for
18. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes?
19. What are the possible consequences of a riding under the influence conviction?
20. When shifting gears, which of the following is not recommended?
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.