Maryland DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When should you have your headlight on? At night and in fog. At night only. At all times. Between dusk and dawn.

2. If your throttle sticks while riding, you should first Apply the front brake. Twist it back and forth to free it. Pull in the clutch Apply the rear brake.

3. What are the possible consequences of a riding under the influence conviction? All of the listed answers. Community service like picking up litter. Severe fines Suspension of your license.

4. 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.

5. Why is it recommended that riders wear bright colored clothing? Because bright colored clothing looks nice. It is not recommended that riders wear bright colored clothing. they should wear dark clothing. None of the listed answers To increase their chances of being seen.

6. When carrying cargo or a passenger You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required. An increased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

7. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by the driver turning into the rider's right-of-way. 50 60 70 80

8. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? If riding with another motorcycle. At all times. Only when carrying a passenger. During designated time periods only.

9. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Scanning your path of travel. Using your signal lights. Wearing protective gear. Maintaining a space cushion.

10. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist Locked. Down. Straight Up.

11. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as Lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers. Wet pavement and gravel roads. Mud, leaves, snow, and ice. All of the above.

12. When crossing a rain groove, you should cross how? At a reduced speed, straight across. At a reduced speed, zigzagging. At a steady speed, straight across At a steady speed, zigzagging.

13. What are the 4 steps to making a controlled turn? Squeeze, look, press, tilt. Slow, look, press, roll. Search, press, tilt, roll. Slow, search, tilt, roll.

14. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble. Apply the brakes quickly Close the throttle gradually.

15. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Increase your following distance. Flash your brake lights. Call the police Pull over and stop.

16. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by Beeping your horn. Changing lanes periodically. Avoiding driving on narrow roads Maintaining a center of the lane position.

17. In which of the following situations should you not increase your following distance? When being tailgated. On slippery roads. In heavy traffic. When riding in a group.

18. You should downshift through the gears when you Need more power to accelerate. Are approaching a stop sign. Need to slow down Need to do any of the above.

19. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. Two. 4 Three. One.

20. 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.

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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.