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

Neutral

2nd

5th

1st

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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 use the front brake to stop

Always alternate between brakes

Always use both brakes to stop

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

More than a yard

More than a foot

More than 2 feet

At all

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You should apply your front brake with...?

2 fingers

4 fingers

3 fingers

1 finger

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

10 seconds time

8 seconds time

6 seconds time

12 seconds time

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

Resting on the throttle

Level with the throttle

Well above the throttle

Well below the throttle

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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?

Releasing the clutch too quickly

Going too slow for the gearchange

Going too fast for the gearchange

Releasing the clutch too slowly

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

Changing down gear

Rolling off the throttle

Braking steadily

Rolling on the throttle

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

Using your brake light

Making proper signals

Choosing the right lane position

All of these

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

Your front wheel

Where you want to go

The centerline

The curb

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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?

Neither of you

You

The car driver

Both of you

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

2 seconds have passed

2.5 seconds have passed

3.5 seconds have passed

1.5 seconds have passed

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

In their right side view mirror

In their left side view mirror

Any of these depending on conditions

In their rearview mirror

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You should adjust your mirrors...?

Standing behind your motorcycle, before you set out

Sitting on your motorcycle, before you set out

When you get to more than 25 mph

After you have gone a couple of streets

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

It is very humid

It is very cold

It is very hot

It is wet

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

Stay out of blind spots

All of these

Choose an alternate path of travel

Stop other drivers entering your lane

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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 month

At least once a week

At least bimonthly

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A properly adjusted mirror might still show...?

Part of your knees

Part of the gas tank

Part of your helmet

Part of your shoulder

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

Pointing up 45°

Level

Pointing down 45°

Any of these

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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...?

Braked too hard at the beginning

Selected the wrong gear for the curve

Gone in too slow

Gone in too fast

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

To the right hand side

To the front of it

To the left hand side

Well back of it

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

Your hips

Your bottom rib

Your elbows

Your shoulder blades

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

Apply more front brake and more rear

Apply less front brake and less rear

Apply more rear brake and less front

Apply more front brake and less rear

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

To your front

To your sides

To your rear

All around you

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

Visible

Aggressive

Fast

Loud

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

To get them in front of you

To scare them with aggressive behavior

To force them to slow

To speed away from them

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

Warmth

Aerodynamics

Balance

Crash protection

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Your brake light should be operated by...?

Either brake independently

The front brake

The rear brake

Both brakes together

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

All of these

Used your turn signal

Made a head check

Checked your mirrors

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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?

It makes no difference

Right of the lane

Left of the lane

Center of the lane

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.