Take 2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 25

To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

Choose one answer below.

ABe made of a soft material.✓BBe made of a heavy material.✓CFit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.✓DBe short and expose some parts of the legs.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When changing lanes, riders should:

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ARely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.✓BTurn their head to look for traffic behind them.✓CNot worry about other traffic.✓DSlam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When stopping:

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AThe rear brake should be applied first.✓BThe front brake should be applied first.✓CBoth brakes should be applied at the same time.✓DOnly one brake, front or rear, should be used.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Where is the throttle usually located?

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ANear the left footrest✓BNear the right footrest✓COn the left handle grip✓DOn the right handle grip✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:

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AIn pairs.✓BIn a staggered formation.✓CIn a single-file line.✓DIn a passing formation.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DDoes not protect your face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

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ANot worry about them.✓BChange lanes and let them pass.✓CSpeed up.✓DGet off the roadway.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓CAbout 50 percent✓DAbout 70 percent✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Engine braking:

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AIs illegal.✓BIs slowing down by turning the engine off.✓CIs slowing down by downshifting.✓DIs not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

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AOnly if the pavement is wet.✓BInfrequently.✓COnly when riding in the city.✓DEvery time.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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AAlways avoid the left portion of a lane.✓BAlways avoid the right portion of a lane.✓CAlways avoid the center portion of a lane.✓DUse whichever portion of the lane is safest.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

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AWear darkly-colored clothing.✓BWear brightly-colored clothing.✓CNot ride during the day.✓DLook for safer routes.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

You should choose the lane position that can:

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AMinimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓BMaximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓CMaximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.✓DMinimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When changing lanes, you should:

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ASignal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.✓BSignal and use your mirrors.✓CTurn your head and change lanes.✓DSignal and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

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AIf a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.✓BIf a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.✓CIt may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.✓DOthers can't see your load if it is low.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

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ABy giving dirty looks to other drivers✓BBy riding in the center portion of the lane✓CBy riding in the left portion of the lane✓DBy riding in a zigzag pattern✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

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AStop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.✓BIgnore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.✓CStop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.✓DProceed through the intersection without stopping.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

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AA leather jacket✓BFull-fingered gloves✓CLong pants made of denim✓DAthletic shoes✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

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ASound your horn.✓BFlash your lights.✓CMove to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.✓DMove into another lane, if necessary.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

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APyramid✓BStaggered✓CSingle-file✓DCompressed✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A shatter-resistant face shield:

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ACan protect a rider's face in a crash.✓BIs only useful in protecting riders from dirt.✓CDoes not offer as much protection as goggles.✓DShould not be used with a helmet.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Where is the front brake lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CBy the left foot peg✓DBy the right foot peg✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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AYou may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.✓BYou may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.✓CYou may block the driver's view.✓DIt prevents other drivers from passing both of you.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

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AFarther away, more slowly✓BFarther away, faster✓CCloser, more slowly✓DCloser, faster✓

To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

When changing lanes, riders should:

When stopping:

Where is the throttle usually located?

When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?

Engine braking:

When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

You should choose the lane position that can:

When changing lanes, you should:

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

A shatter-resistant face shield:

Where is the front brake lever usually located?

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.