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

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

a. Elastic cords

b. Canvas straps

c. Cable ties

d. Stout rope

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Your suspension settings

b. Your tire pressure

c. All of these

d. Your headlight angle

Question 2 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 ride straight within your lane

c. To turn to meet them at 90°

d. To accelerate hard to bump over them

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Listening out for unusual flapping sounds

b. Occasionally feeling behind you

c. Dismounting and checking regularly

d. Checking it in your mirrors

Question 4 of 30

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

a. Increased speed and drift across at a shallow angle

b. Dismount and push your motorcycle across the tracks

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

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

Question 5 of 30

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

a. High and forward

b. Low and forward

c. High and back

d. Low and back

Question 6 of 30

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

a. The last rider

b. The most experienced rider

c. The fastest rider

d. The leader

Question 7 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 8 of 30

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

a. Tighten the chain and proceed as normal

b. Add extra oil and proceed as normal

c. Not ride again until both are replaced

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

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Fighting it at the handlebars

b. Any/all of these

c. Accelerating out of it

d. Applying the brakes

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Motorcycle gloves and boots

b. A proper helmet

c. A proper helmet and gloves

d. Exactly the same gear as you

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Every 2 hours

b. Every 4 hours

c. Every hour

d. Every 3 hours

Question 12 of 30

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

a. At no risk from police

b. Able to have another drink and ride safely

c. Safe to ride

d. Still impaired

Question 13 of 30

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

a. Your handling will be heavier

b. Your stopping distance will be longer

c. You will accelerate slower

d. All of these

Question 14 of 30

The chief cause of wobble is...?

a. Unsuitable accessories

b. Incorrect tire pressure

c. Any/all of these

d. Improper loading

Question 15 of 30

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

a. 2 seconds

b. 1 second

c. 4 seconds

d. 3 seconds

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Front wheel flat

b. Rear wheel flat

c. Engine seizure

d. Chain breakage

Question 17 of 30

You should ride alongside another rider if...?

a. Never

b. There is heavy traffic

c. You are blocking a tailgater

d. You need to talk

Question 18 of 30

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

a. 6 riders

b. 4 riders

c. 8 riders

d. 5 riders

Question 19 of 30

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

a. A loss of clutch smoothness

b. A loss of power

c. A loss of braking force

d. Excessive smoke from the exhaust

Question 20 of 30

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

a. The engine cut-off and the front brake

b. The clutch and the fuel supply valve

c. The engine cut-off and the clutch

d. The front brake and the fuel supply valve

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Accelerate straight towards it

b. Slow down and prepare to stop

c. Pass it fast on whichever side is widest

d. Maintain your speed, shouting and sounding your horn

Question 22 of 30

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

a. To buy a personal breathalyzer

b. To only drink one drink per hour

c. Not to drink and ride

d. To eat a large meal when drinking and riding

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Spread out line abreast

b. Remain in staggered formation

c. Move into single file

d. Take it in pairs

Question 24 of 30

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

a. They need to stretch their legs

b. You are stopped at an intersection

c. They are nervous about balance

d. You tell them they may dismount

Question 25 of 30

Which of these drinks contains the most alcohol?

a. 1.5 ounce shot of whiskey

b. They are all the same

c. 12 ounce can of beer

d. 5 ounce glass of wine

Question 26 of 30

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

a. A full Maryland motorcycle license

b. All of these

c. A proper passenger seat

d. Proper passenger foot pegs

Question 27 of 30

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

a. .08%

b. .07%

c. .05%

d. .06%

Question 28 of 30

A passenger should mount your motorcycle...?

a. After you have mounted and started the engine

b. Before you have mounted

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

d. Any of these

Question 29 of 30

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

a. In front of the last rider

b. Behind the leader

c. In the middle

d. At the back

Question 30 of 30

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Maryland Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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