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2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Motorcycle windshields:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Are a good substitute for goggles.
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C
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
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D
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before contact.
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B
Slow down before contact.
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C
Lean the motorcycle.
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D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the leader.
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C
Close to the back of the group.
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D
At the tail end of the group.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
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C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
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D
Is not important.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When you are stopped, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
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B
Black
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C
Silver
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 7 / 24
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
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B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
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C
Use both brakes at the same time.
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D
Use brakes in any order.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can apply the front brake harder.
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B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
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C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
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D
Lose traction.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When may you not need to increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the road is slippery
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B
When there is a lot of traffic
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C
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
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D
When it is raining
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Three times
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B
Four times
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C
Five times
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D
Six times
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
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B
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
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C
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
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D
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
The center portion of a traffic lane is where:
Choose one answer below.
A
Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
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B
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
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C
Most accidents happen.
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D
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Two seconds.
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B
Three seconds.
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C
Four seconds.
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D
Five seconds.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move to the center portion of the lane.
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B
Move to the left portion of the lane.
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C
Move to the right portion of the lane.
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D
Not be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 10 percent
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B
About 25 percent
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C
Over 50 percent
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D
About 90 percent
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QUESTION 19 / 24
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Which of the following is not a good safety tip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow to a safe speed before turning.
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B
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
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C
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
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D
Avoid looking at other vehicles.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has long, loose laces.
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B
Has short heels.
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C
Has tall heels.
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D
Is always sneakers.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Who should set the pace in a group of riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
The leader
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B
The riders just behind the leader
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C
The rider in back
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D
The oldest rider
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QUESTION 23 / 24
If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release and re-apply the rear brake.
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B
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
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C
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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D
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:
Choose one answer below.
A
Staggered formation.
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B
Pyramid formation.
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C
Single-file line.
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D
Row of pairs.
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