Maryland Motorcycle Test 03

Taking a Maryland motorcycle practice test and studying for the written portion of your license exam can significantly benefit you in earning your motorcycle license. By building your confidence, identifying knowledge gaps, boosting your chances of passing on the first try, and having convenient accessibility to study materials, you will be well-prepared for both the written and practical phases of earning your license.

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Maryland Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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If you keep your light on during the day you are...?

Twice as likely to be seen

Wasting battery power

Annoying other drivers

Committing an offence

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On a cold morning, you have sensibly pulled over for coffee to allow the ice on the road to melt. Once it has melted, you should still be wary of it appearing...?

In dips and hollows

On bridges and overpasses

In shaded areas

In all of these areas

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In an emergency swerve, your body should...?

Lean against the motorcycle

Lean with the motorcycle

Remain upright

Shift backwards in the saddle

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You should be particularly wary of dirt, gravel and salt buildups...?

In the center of freeways

On suburban streets

In dips on country roads

Round the outsides of curves

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A car is waiting to join your path from an intersection ahead on the left. You should assume it will pull out in front of you...?

Always

Unless you are sure you have made eye contact with the driver

Unless you are certain that you are highly visible

Unless you are positive it is stationary

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Why should stationary objects which cannot move into your path, such as trees and telegraph poles, form a part of your hazard planning?

They may disguise other hazards

For all of these reasons

They may alter light perception

They may block your escape routes

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Which of these pose the greatest threat to you as you ride?

Cars moving into your path

Cars moving away from you

All of these

Cars which are stationary

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Studies show that most crash involved riders...?

Over brake both tires

Under brake the front tire and over brake the rear

Under brake the rear tire and over brake the front

Under brake both tires

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Why should you stay in the center of your lane when another vehicle is passing you?

To prevent it cutting back in too early

To force it to abandon the pass

To make yourself look more confident

To give yourself a chance of repassing

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An undesirable color for a motorcycle jacket or helmet would be...?

Black

Orange

Green

Yellow

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You have identified four separate hazards in your path ahead. You should deal with them...?

In two pairs

The first three together, then the last one

One at a time

The first one, then the last three together

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When riding at night you should...?

Use your high beam headlight

All of these

Increase your following distance

Reduce your speed

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You should park your motorcycle...?

Parallel to the curb, facing the traffic

At a 45° angle, front wheel to the curb

At a 45° angle, rear wheel to the curb

At a 90° angle, front wheel to the curb

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In an emergency situation, you should never...?

Do any of these

Brake then swerve

Swerve then brake

Brake and swerve together

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In Maryland, it is acceptable to share a lane with another vehicle...?

When riding in a group

When riding through stuck traffic

Never

When making a pass

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When riding across slippery surfaces, you should do your best to remain...?

Fast

All of these

Aggressive

Smooth

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The safest path around the curve if there is a lot of traffic present is usually...?

From the outside of the curve to the inside

Round the center of the lane

Round the centerline

Round the outside of the curve

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If you are forced to ride across a patch of ice, you should consider...?

Accelerating hard across it

Maintaining normal speed

Coasting with your feet down

Walking your motorcycle across it

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To check for traffic at a blind intersection, you should...?

Pull in to the cross traffic lane at a 45° angle

Stop and lean forward

Pull slightly into the cross traffic lane

Ride across slowly, ready to brake

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If the front wheel locks, you should...?

Increase pressure on the rear brake

Release the front brake halfway

Release the front brake completely and reapply

Release both brakes and reapply

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The first thing you should do when approaching an obstacle you are forced to ride over is...?

Reduce speed

Increase speed

Shift your weight forward

Shift into neutral

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To make sure there are no vehicles in your blind spot, you should...?

Listen out for engine noise

Turn your head and look into it

Turn your mirrors with your hand

Adjust your head position while looking in your mirrors

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To minimize the risk of a hazard, you should...?

Adjust your direction

Communicate your presence

All of these

Adjust your speed

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Approaching a parked car, the biggest danger warning sign is...?

Turn signal flashing

Any of these

A person in the driver's seat

Engine running

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In which of these areas should you search even more assertively than normal for escape routes?

Suburban streets

School and construction zones

Freeways

Country roads

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Drivers pulling into a rider's right-of-way are responsible for what percentage of motorcycle/car crashes?

30%

40%

50%

15%

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At what point during a turn should you cancel your turn signals?

As soon as you are past the apex

Immediately it is finished

Once you are well away from the turn

As soon as you begin to turn

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Riding with cars and trucks alongside you in other lanes increases the danger of...?

Being cut in on

Being in their blind spot

Losing your escape route

All of these

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If you are forced to break when rounding a curve, you should, if possible...?

Only use engine braking

Increase your lean angle before braking

Only use the front brake

Get the motorcycle upright first

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As you cross an intersection, you should avoid sudden changes in speed or position because...?

All of these reasons

They are illegal

Other drivers might think you are turning

They make you look indecisive

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How to Prepare for the Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test

Preparation is key to acing the test on your first try. Follow these steps to make the process smooth and stress-free.

1. Study the Maryland Motorcycle Operator’s Manual Thoroughly

The operator’s manual is your ultimate study guide. It contains all the material the test covers, explained clearly and in detail. You can download the manual from Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) website or pick up a printed copy from your local DMV.

2. Take a Free Maryland Motorcycle Practice Test

Test your knowledge with our free motorcycle practice test, which includes 30 multiple-choice questions designed to replicate what you’ll encounter in the exam. Each question is based on information from the operator’s manual and gives instant feedback explaining the correct answer and why it’s right.

Practice tests are an excellent way to assess your understanding, identify weak areas, and familiarize yourself with the exam format so you’re fully prepared for test day.

3. Review and Retake

Are you struggling to achieve a passing score on the practice test? Don’t worry—go back to the manual and review the sections where you made mistakes. Then, retake the practice test until you consistently score 80% or higher.

4. Understand Key Concepts, Not Just Memorization

Don’t simply memorize answers—focus on understanding the underlying rules and concepts. This ensures you can apply your knowledge to real-life situations, making you a safer rider.

5. Learn On-Road Safety Tips

Although the written test doesn’t assess your riding skills, learning on-road safety tips will prepare you for the practical phase of earning your license. Study basics like how to brake in an emergency, handle sharp turns, and ride defensively.

6. Get a Good Night’s Sleep Before the Test

Being well-rested helps improve focus and memory. Avoid cramming the night before—trust your preparation and clear your mind.