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1. Which of the following may put you in danger while passing parked cars?
2. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position
3. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process?
4. If you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive the following penalties
5. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn
6. How many paths of travel does a traffic lane offer?
7. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle?
8. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo?
9. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride
10. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do?
11. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking?
12. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the
13. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent?
14. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check
15. ____ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
16. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction
17. Which of the following are good times to use your signals?
18. How should the clutch feel?
19. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
20. Which of the following should you do when riding 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.