Maryland Motorcycle Test 01

Obtaining your Maryland motorcycle permit isn’t just about passing a test—it’s a step toward discovering the joy and freedom of riding. With dedication, preparation, and our free practice tests, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a confident and responsible motorcyclist.

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Maryland Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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A helmet may become useless as protection in a crash if...?

It's not securely fastened

Your head is the first thing to hit the ground

You're going over 60 mph

The face shield is not closed

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When is the best time to discover any faults with your motorcycle?

Before you reach the freeway

Before you're a mile from home

Before you start to exceed 30 mph

Before you ride

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If you are under 18 years of age or a new driver, to obtain a Maryland driver's license you must complete how many hours of classroom instruction?

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If you don't wear a jacket when riding in the summer, you are risking...?

Dehydration

All of these

Road rash

Sunburn

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On a borrowed motorcycle, you should...?

Ride as normal

Ride very cautiously

Test its limits

Ride very aggressively

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It is essential that your eye protection should be...?

Free from scratches

Securely fastened

Well ventilated

All of these things

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In which these circumstances does a DOT certified helmet prevent you from seeing as much as you need to decide?

None of them

Riding round curves

Riding on entry ramps

Riding in fog

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If you are unfortunate enough to suffer head injury, wearing a helmet increases your chances of surviving by...?

1.5 times

4 times

3 times

Twice

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The best way to protect your whole face when riding is...?

With goggles and chin bar

With a face shield

With goggles and bandanna

With a large windshield

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The 'right' gear for you when riding is...?

Gear that makes you feel confident

Gear that matches your motorcycle

Gear that makes you anonymous

Gear that protects you in a crash

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Riders who have been operating their particular motorcycle for fewer than 6 months account for what percentage of motorcycle crashes?

15%

25%

75%

50%

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Which of these types of gloves should be avoided when motorcycling?

5 fingered

Fingerless

'Lobster'

Mittens

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On a normal motorcycle you would operate the horn with...?

Your pinky

Your thumb

Your ring finger

Your forefinger

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Excluding turn signals, in order to be street legal in Maryland your motorcycle must have a minimum of how many lights?

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When seated on your motorcycle, ideally your feet should be flat on the ground...?

With the knees at 90°

With the knees at 45°

With legs absolutely straight

With the knees slightly bent

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On a normal motorcycle you operate the rear brake with...?

Your right foot

Your left foot

Your right hand

Your left hand

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On a normal motorcycle you will find the engine cut-off switch where?

By the fuel supply valve

By the left-hand grip

By the ignition switch

By the right-hand grip

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If you are offered a helmet with a crack in the shell, you should...?

Reject it

Fill the crack with fibreglass resin

Tape the crack with duct tape

Accept it provided it doesn't reach the edge

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Which of these is the most common speed at which riders crash?

Below 50 mph

Above 60 mph

Below 30 mph

Below 40 mph

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The majority of serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists are caused by what?

Lacerations

Chest trauma

Head and neck injury

Spinal injury

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Who in the state of Maryland is compelled to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle?

Riders on learner's permits

Everybody

Riders under 21

Riders under 18

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You should make a complete check of your motorcycle...?

Before putting it away

Before every long ride

Before it goes through a service

Before every ride

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When you're trying to start a motorcycle on a cold day, the biggest help you have is...?

The clutch

The choke

The throttle

The fuel supply valve

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If your riding gear doesn't keep you warm and dry, you risk ...?

Loss of concentration

Hypothermia

All of these

Severe fatigue

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Riding on a Maryland learner's permit, you must be accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old and has held a motorcycle license for at least...?

1 year

18 months

2 years

3 years

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Your engine revolutions are shown on...?

An odometer

A tachometer

A light display

A speedometer

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Which of these is not suitable as a material for a motorcycle jacket?

Leather

Denim

Lorica

Synthetic textile

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Sitting on your motorcycle you should be able to turn the handle bars from lock to lock without...?

Leaning forward

Any of these

Moving forward on your seat

Locking your arms

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On which of these journeys would you be most likely to become involved in a crash?

To a town 20 miles away

To your local library

To the other side of the state

To another state

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Your motorcycle boots should reach at least...?

Halfway up your calves

Above your ankles

Above the knee

Just below the knee

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