Maryland Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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 03

To minimize the risk of a hazard, you should...?
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Question 1 of 30

When riding at night you should...?
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Question 2 of 30

The first thing you should do when approaching an obstacle you are forced to ride over is...?
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Question 3 of 30

Studies show that most crash involved riders...?
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Question 4 of 30

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...?
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Question 5 of 30

As you cross an intersection, you should avoid sudden changes in speed or position because...?
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Question 6 of 30

You should park your motorcycle...?
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Question 7 of 30

In which of these areas should you search even more assertively than normal for escape routes?
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Question 8 of 30

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...?
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Question 9 of 30

To check for traffic at a blind intersection, you should...?
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Question 10 of 30

In Maryland, it is acceptable to share a lane with another vehicle...?
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Question 11 of 30

If the front wheel locks, you should...?
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Question 12 of 30

You should be particularly wary of dirt, gravel and salt buildups...?
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Question 13 of 30

In an emergency situation, you should never...?
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Question 14 of 30

If you are forced to ride across a patch of ice, you should consider...?
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Question 15 of 30

Why should stationary objects which cannot move into your path, such as trees and telegraph poles, form a part of your hazard planning?
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Question 16 of 30

The safest path around the curve if there is a lot of traffic present is usually...?
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Question 17 of 30

If you are forced to break when rounding a curve, you should, if possible...?
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Question 18 of 30

An undesirable color for a motorcycle jacket or helmet would be...?
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Question 19 of 30

To make sure there are no vehicles in your blind spot, you should...?
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Question 20 of 30

Drivers pulling into a rider's right-of-way are responsible for what percentage of motorcycle/car crashes?
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Question 21 of 30

If you keep your light on during the day you are...?
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Question 22 of 30

You have identified four separate hazards in your path ahead. You should deal with them...?
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Question 23 of 30

At what point during a turn should you cancel your turn signals?
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Question 24 of 30

Approaching a parked car, the biggest danger warning sign is...?
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Question 25 of 30

Riding with cars and trucks alongside you in other lanes increases the danger of...?
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Question 26 of 30

Which of these pose the greatest threat to you as you ride?
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Question 27 of 30

Why should you stay in the center of your lane when another vehicle is passing you?
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Question 28 of 30

In an emergency swerve, your body should...?
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Question 29 of 30

When riding across slippery surfaces, you should do your best to remain...?
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Question 30 of 30