Maryland Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

In this completely free practice test for the Maryland Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in

the Maryland Motorcycle Operator’s Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 04

You should tell your passenger to keep their feet on the foot pegs unless...?

a. They are nervous about balance

b. They need to stretch their legs

c. You are stopped at an intersection

d. You tell them they may dismount

Question 1 of 30

Which of these drinks contains the most alcohol?

a. They are all the same

b. 5 ounce glass of wine

c. 1.5 ounce shot of whiskey

d. 12 ounce can of beer

Question 2 of 30

The safest way to cross railroad tracks running at 45° to your path is...?

a. To turn to meet them at 90°

b. To ride straight within your lane

c. To accelerate hard to bump over them

d. To slow down to walking pace

Question 3 of 30

The chief cause of wobble is...?

a. Incorrect tire pressure

b. Unsuitable accessories

c. Improper loading

d. Any/all of these

Question 4 of 30

The best way to secure a load on a motorcycle is with...?

a. Elastic cords

b. Stout rope

c. Cable ties

d. Canvas straps

Question 5 of 30

A passenger should mount your motorcycle...?

a. Before you have mounted

b. After you have mounted but before you have started the engine

c. Any of these

d. After you have mounted and started the engine

Question 6 of 30

The best way of avoiding a DUI conviction is...?

a. To eat a large meal when drinking and riding

b. Not to drink and ride

c. To only drink one drink per hour

d. To buy a personal breathalyzer

Question 7 of 30

If you have a blood alcohol concentration of .04%, you are...?

a. Safe to ride

b. At no risk from police

c. Still impaired

d. Able to have another drink and ride safely

Question 8 of 30

You're on a touring holiday and carrying all your camping equipment. You should be aware that...?

a. Your stopping distance will be longer

b. You will accelerate slower

c. All of these

d. Your handling will be heavier

Question 9 of 30

What is the largest group in which you should consider riding?

a. 5 riders

b. 6 riders

c. 4 riders

d. 8 riders

Question 10 of 30

On a long touring trip, you should take breaks at least...?

a. Every 4 hours

b. Every 3 hours

c. Every hour

d. Every 2 hours

Question 11 of 30

When approaching a large animal such as a moose or deer on the road, you should...?

a. Slow down and prepare to stop

b. Pass it fast on whichever side is widest

c. Accelerate straight towards it

d. Maintain your speed, shouting and sounding your horn

Question 12 of 30

In Maryland, what blood-alcohol concentration can lead to an alcohol-related conviction when riding?

a. .06%

b. .05%

c. .07%

d. .08%

Question 13 of 30

The first sign of engine seizure may be...?

a. A loss of braking force

b. A loss of power

c. Excessive smoke from the exhaust

d. A loss of clutch smoothness

Question 14 of 30

The pace of a group ride should be set by...?

a. The last rider

b. The fastest rider

c. The leader

d. The most experienced rider

Question 15 of 30

If the back of your motorcycle starts swaying side to side, you should suspect...?

a. Front wheel flat

b. Rear wheel flat

c. Engine seizure

d. Chain breakage

Question 16 of 30

The most inexperienced riders in a group should be placed...?

a. At the back

b. In front of the last rider

c. In the middle

d. Behind the leader

Question 17 of 30

If you have to cross a trolley track which runs parallel to your path, you should...?

a. Turn away and come back to meet it at least 45°

b. Increased speed and drift across at a shallow angle

c. Dismount and push your motorcycle across the tracks

d. Turn away and come back to meet it at exactly 90°

Question 18 of 30

When you experience a wobble, you should try to avoid...?

a. Any/all of these

b. Accelerating out of it

c. Applying the brakes

d. Fighting it at the handlebars

Question 19 of 30

Your chain slips when going uphill, and you notice that it is stretched and the sprockets are worn. You should...?

a. Tighten the chain and proceed as normal

b. Make a note to have then fixed at the next service

c. Not ride again until both are replaced

d. Add extra oil and proceed as normal

Question 20 of 30

In order to legally carry passengers, you must have...?

a. A full Maryland motorcycle license

b. All of these

c. Proper passenger foot pegs

d. A proper passenger seat

Question 21 of 30

You should tell a passenger to lean...?

a. Only if you signal them to do so

b. At a more shallow angle than you

c. At the same angle as you

d. At a steeper angle than you

Question 22 of 30

You should monitor the safety of a load by...?

a. Listening out for unusual flapping sounds

b. Checking it in your mirrors

c. Occasionally feeling behind you

d. Dismounting and checking regularly

Question 23 of 30

As a minimum, a passenger should have...?

a. Motorcycle gloves and boots

b. Exactly the same gear as you

c. A proper helmet

d. A proper helmet and gloves

Question 24 of 30

When carrying a passenger, you should adjust...?

a. Your headlight angle

b. Your suspension settings

c. Your tire pressure

d. All of these

Question 25 of 30

You should ride alongside another rider if...?

a. There is heavy traffic

b. You need to talk

c. You are blocking a tailgater

d. Never

Question 26 of 30

The best place to put a load on a motorcycle is...?

a. High and forward

b. Low and back

c. High and back

d. Low and forward

Question 27 of 30

If you cannot free a stuck throttle, you should immediately operate...?

a. The engine cut-off and the clutch

b. The clutch and the fuel supply valve

c. The engine cut-off and the front brake

d. The front brake and the fuel supply valve

Question 28 of 30

In a staggered formation, rider #3 should be how far behind the leader?

a. 2 seconds

b. 3 seconds

c. 1 second

d. 4 seconds

Question 29 of 30

When entering a sweeping curve, a group should...?

a. Take it in pairs

b. Remain in staggered formation

c. Move into single file

d. Spread out line abreast

Question 30 of 30

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Maryland Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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