Take 2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 14

QUESTION 1 / 25

Most crashes happen:

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AAt speeds greater than 55 mph.✓BAfter several hours of riding.✓COn short trips.✓DOn long trips.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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AAlways pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.✓BVary your lane position as conditions warrant.✓COnly ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.✓DRide in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

To swerve, you should:

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ATurn the handlebars quickly.✓BShift your weight quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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AIs recommended because you will be seen easily.✓BIs not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.✓CIs recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.✓DIs illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When being passed from behind, you should:

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ATry to move onto the shoulder.✓BUse the left portion of your lane.✓CUse the center portion of your lane.✓DUse the right portion of your lane.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

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APack heavier items in front of the tank bag.✓BPack lighter items near the front.✓CTry to not place items over the rear axle.✓DPlace items behind the rear axle.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png

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ASlow or stop✓BLeft turn✓CRight turn✓DBacking up✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the lead rider.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DAnywhere within the group.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Hearing protection is:

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ANot needed if you wear a helmet.✓BNeeded in addition to a helmet.✓COnly needed on windy days.✓DNot needed if you are carrying a passenger.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A linked braking system:

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AConnects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.✓BConnects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.✓CConnects the rear brake to a foot control.✓DConnects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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ADo one, then the other.✓BDo both at the same time.✓CAlways apply the brakes first, then swerve.✓DTry instead to use only the brakes.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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ANever safe for motorcyclists.✓BUsually safe, unless the road is wet.✓CUsually safe, unless it is sunny outside.✓DAlways safe, no matter the weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

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AKeep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.✓BKeep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.✓CImmediately release and re-engage the front brake.✓DRelease the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

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ATire pressure.✓BMirror positions.✓CHeadlight position.✓DBrake light position.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

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AThe lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.✓BBreaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.✓CInexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.✓DThe group should maintain a staggered riding formation.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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ADo whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.✓BSwitch lanes as quickly as possible.✓CStay in your lane.✓DFlash your lights to try to scare the animal.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

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AHelp the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.✓BHelp the other driver by moving to the shoulder.✓CRide in the center portion of your lane.✓DRide in the left portion of your lane✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When it is raining, it is usually best to:

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ARide in the center of the lane.✓BPull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DIncrease your speed.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If you must swerve, you should:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn your handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-3.png

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ASpeed up.✓BSlow down.✓CRide in a single-file formation.✓DThe group will pull off at the next exit.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A passenger on a motorcycle should:

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AMount the motorcycle before the engine starts.✓BMount the motorcycle after the engine starts.✓CSit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.✓DHold onto the seat.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

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AUsing only the front brake✓BUsing both brakes✓CUsing the center lane✓DMaintaining or increasing your speed✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which of the following is true?

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AThe front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.✓BThe front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.✓CThe rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.✓DOnly the front brake should be used when braking.✓