Maryland Motorcycle Test 02

Remember, the road to safe riding starts here. Study diligently, use the available resources, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if needed. Good luck, and we can’t wait to see you out there—riding with freedom and confidence!

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Maryland Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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How often should you check your wheel rims for rust, cracks, dents etc?

At least once a fortnight

At least once a week

At least once a month

At least bimonthly

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You should adjust the handlebars on a motorcycle so that your hands are level with...?

Your bottom rib

Your elbows

Your hips

Your shoulder blades

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You can usually ride safely on the oily strip in the center of your lane unless...?

It is very hot

It is very cold

It is very humid

It is wet

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A motorcyclist in front of you rides over a pedestrian crosswalk. You should not reach that crosswalk until...?

1.5 seconds have passed

3.5 seconds have passed

2.5 seconds have passed

2 seconds have passed

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On a two-lane highway, you see a police vehicle coming fast at you from the opposite direction. What's the best place to be to deal with the wind blast as it passes?

Left of the lane

Center of the lane

It makes no difference

Right of the lane

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As you ride through a curve, you should be looking at...?

Where you want to go

The centerline

Your front wheel

The curb

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You should choose a lane position which allows you to...?

Stay out of blind spots

Choose an alternate path of travel

All of these

Stop other drivers entering your lane

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You are waiting at a railroad crossing in front of a long line of cars. What gear should you be in?

2nd

1st

Neutral

5th

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You should adjust your mirrors...?

After you have gone a couple of streets

Standing behind your motorcycle, before you set out

Sitting on your motorcycle, before you set out

When you get to more than 25 mph

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The most common place for single vehicle motorcycle crashes to occur is in turns. This will usually be because the rider has...?

Gone in too slow

Braked too hard at the beginning

Selected the wrong gear for the curve

Gone in too fast

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A properly adjusted mirror might still show...?

Part of the gas tank

Part of your shoulder

Part of your helmet

Part of your knees

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Your brake light should be operated by...?

The front brake

Either brake independently

Both brakes together

The rear brake

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When making a passing move, before the pass you should have...?

Used your turn signal

Checked your mirrors

Made a head check

All of these

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You can avoid becoming involved in crashes by...?

Making proper signals

All of these

Using your brake light

Choosing the right lane position

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To make sure you don't accidentally use too much throttle, your right wrist should be...?

Well above the throttle

Resting on the throttle

Level with the throttle

Well below the throttle

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The best way of making sure you brake correctly in an emergency is to...?

Always use the rear brake to stop

Always alternate between brakes

Always use both brakes to stop

Always use the front brake to stop

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A driver waiting at an intersection ahead of you unexpectedly pulls out and you run into their passenger side door. Who is responsible for the crash?

Both of you

The car driver

You

Neither of you

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You can stabilize your suspension as you go through a curve by...?

Braking steadily

Rolling on the throttle

Rolling off the throttle

Changing down gear

19 / 30

You come up behind an ambulance stopped at a red light. Where should you position yourself?

To the front of it

Well back of it

To the right hand side

To the left hand side

20 / 30

With either brake fully applied, you should not be able to push your motorcycle forwards or backwards...?

At all

More than a yard

More than 2 feet

More than a foot

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When you're riding, you should be scanning your path of travel up to where you will be in...?

8 seconds time

6 seconds time

10 seconds time

12 seconds time

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Drivers ahead are most likely to see you if you position yourself...?

Any of these depending on conditions

In their right side view mirror

In their left side view mirror

In their rearview mirror

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The ideal way to deal with a tailgater is...?

To speed away from them

To scare them with aggressive behavior

To force them to slow

To get them in front of you

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You change down gear as you reach the bottom of a hill. Immediately you experience a rear wheel skid. What has caused this?

Going too fast for the gearchange

Going too slow for the gearchange

Releasing the clutch too slowly

Releasing the clutch too quickly

25 / 30

In normal riding, your feet should be on the pegs and...?

Any of these

Level

Pointing up 45°

Pointing down 45°

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As you go through a braking maneuver you should...?

Apply more front brake and less rear

Apply more rear brake and less front

Apply more front brake and more rear

Apply less front brake and less rear

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The most important thing in avoiding crash involvement is to be...?

Visible

Fast

Aggressive

Loud

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It is important to position yourself on the road so that you have a cushion of space...?

All around you

To your front

To your sides

To your rear

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Keeping your knees touching the gas tank will help with...?

Crash protection

Balance

Aerodynamics

Warmth

30 / 30

You should apply your front brake with...?

2 fingers

4 fingers

3 fingers

1 finger

Your score is

What’s on the Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test?

To help you succeed, it’s helpful to understand the test’s format and content. Here’s an overview of what to expect:

1. Traffic Laws and Road Rules

Familiarity with Maryland’s traffic laws is crucial for safe riding. The test will include questions about speed limits, road-sharing rules, and passing vehicles correctly.

2. Traffic Signs

You’ll be tested on your ability to recognize and obey traffic signs, from warning and regulatory to informational signs.

3. Motorcycle-Specific Safety Practices

This section covers topics like protective gear, riding stability, and key safety measures to reduce risk in emergencies.

4. Sharing the Road

Expect questions about sharing the road with larger vehicles, pedestrians, and other motorcyclists. Understanding blind spots and proper lane positioning is essential.

The test usually consists of 25-30 multiple-choice questions, and you’ll need a passing score of 80% or higher to earn your permit.