Maryland Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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 04

Your chain slips when going uphill, and you notice that it is stretched and the sprockets are worn. You should...?

a. Make a note to have then fixed at the next service

b. Not ride again until both are replaced

c. Tighten the chain and proceed as normal

d. Add extra oil and proceed as normal

Question 1 of 30

The best way of avoiding a DUI conviction is...?

a. To buy a personal breathalyzer

b. To eat a large meal when drinking and riding

c. To only drink one drink per hour

d. Not to drink and ride

Question 2 of 30

A passenger should mount your motorcycle...?

a. After you have mounted but before you have started the engine

b. After you have mounted and started the engine

c. Any of these

d. Before you have mounted

Question 3 of 30

If you have a blood alcohol concentration of .04%, you are...?

a. At no risk from police

b. Still impaired

c. Safe to ride

d. Able to have another drink and ride safely

Question 4 of 30

What is the largest group in which you should consider riding?

a. 5 riders

b. 6 riders

c. 4 riders

d. 8 riders

Question 5 of 30

The best way to secure a load on a motorcycle is with...?

a. Elastic cords

b. Cable ties

c. Stout rope

d. Canvas straps

Question 6 of 30

On a long touring trip, you should take breaks at least...?

a. Every 2 hours

b. Every hour

c. Every 4 hours

d. Every 3 hours

Question 7 of 30

The pace of a group ride should be set by...?

a. The fastest rider

b. The last rider

c. The most experienced rider

d. The leader

Question 8 of 30

If you have to cross a trolley track which runs parallel to your path, you should...?

a. Turn away and come back to meet it at exactly 90°

b. Increased speed and drift across at a shallow angle

c. Dismount and push your motorcycle across the tracks

d. Turn away and come back to meet it at least 45°

Question 9 of 30

If you cannot free a stuck throttle, you should immediately operate...?

a. The clutch and the fuel supply valve

b. The engine cut-off and the front brake

c. The engine cut-off and the clutch

d. The front brake and the fuel supply valve

Question 10 of 30

You should ride alongside another rider if...?

a. You need to talk

b. There is heavy traffic

c. You are blocking a tailgater

d. Never

Question 11 of 30

The best place to put a load on a motorcycle is...?

a. Low and back

b. High and forward

c. High and back

d. Low and forward

Question 12 of 30

In Maryland, what blood-alcohol concentration can lead to an alcohol-related conviction when riding?

a. .06%

b. .05%

c. .08%

d. .07%

Question 13 of 30

The safest way to cross railroad tracks running at 45° to your path is...?

a. To slow down to walking pace

b. To accelerate hard to bump over them

c. To turn to meet them at 90°

d. To ride straight within your lane

Question 14 of 30

When approaching a large animal such as a moose or deer on the road, you should...?

a. Accelerate straight towards it

b. Pass it fast on whichever side is widest

c. Slow down and prepare to stop

d. Maintain your speed, shouting and sounding your horn

Question 15 of 30

The first sign of engine seizure may be...?

a. Excessive smoke from the exhaust

b. A loss of braking force

c. A loss of clutch smoothness

d. A loss of power

Question 16 of 30

When you experience a wobble, you should try to avoid...?

a. Any/all of these

b. Applying the brakes

c. Accelerating out of it

d. Fighting it at the handlebars

Question 17 of 30

You should tell a passenger to lean...?

a. At a steeper angle than you

b. At the same angle as you

c. Only if you signal them to do so

d. At a more shallow angle than you

Question 18 of 30

Which of these drinks contains the most alcohol?

a. 12 ounce can of beer

b. 1.5 ounce shot of whiskey

c. 5 ounce glass of wine

d. They are all the same

Question 19 of 30

You're on a touring holiday and carrying all your camping equipment. You should be aware that...?

a. Your stopping distance will be longer

b. You will accelerate slower

c. All of these

d. Your handling will be heavier

Question 20 of 30

You should tell your passenger to keep their feet on the foot pegs unless...?

a. They need to stretch their legs

b. They are nervous about balance

c. You are stopped at an intersection

d. You tell them they may dismount

Question 21 of 30

In a staggered formation, rider #3 should be how far behind the leader?

a. 4 seconds

b. 2 seconds

c. 3 seconds

d. 1 second

Question 22 of 30

If the back of your motorcycle starts swaying side to side, you should suspect...?

a. Engine seizure

b. Front wheel flat

c. Rear wheel flat

d. Chain breakage

Question 23 of 30

The chief cause of wobble is...?

a. Improper loading

b. Any/all of these

c. Incorrect tire pressure

d. Unsuitable accessories

Question 24 of 30

As a minimum, a passenger should have...?

a. Exactly the same gear as you

b. A proper helmet

c. A proper helmet and gloves

d. Motorcycle gloves and boots

Question 25 of 30

You should monitor the safety of a load by...?

a. Checking it in your mirrors

b. Dismounting and checking regularly

c. Occasionally feeling behind you

d. Listening out for unusual flapping sounds

Question 26 of 30

In order to legally carry passengers, you must have...?

a. All of these

b. A full Maryland motorcycle license

c. A proper passenger seat

d. Proper passenger foot pegs

Question 27 of 30

The most inexperienced riders in a group should be placed...?

a. In front of the last rider

b. Behind the leader

c. At the back

d. In the middle

Question 28 of 30

When carrying a passenger, you should adjust...?

a. Your suspension settings

b. Your tire pressure

c. Your headlight angle

d. All of these

Question 29 of 30

When entering a sweeping curve, a group should...?

a. Move into single file

b. Spread out line abreast

c. Take it in pairs

d. Remain in staggered formation

Question 30 of 30

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Maryland Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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