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2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 23
If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
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B
Arrange for other transportation.
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C
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
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D
Slow their pace of drinking.
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QUESTION 2 / 23
When looking through a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
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B
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
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C
Use only your mirrors.
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D
Only move your eyes, not your head.
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QUESTION 3 / 23
An integrated braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
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B
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
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C
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
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D
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.
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QUESTION 4 / 23
A child passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be placed in front of the operator.
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B
Should be placed behind the operator.
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C
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
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D
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.
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QUESTION 5 / 23
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 6 / 23
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Not use any brakes, but downshift.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Choose one answer below.
A
Farther away, more slowly
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B
Farther away, faster
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C
Closer, more slowly
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D
Closer, faster
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QUESTION 8 / 23
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Swerve around the animal.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Ride alongside the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once a day
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B
Once a week
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C
Once a year
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D
Before every ride
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QUESTION 10 / 23
A helmet should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Meet U.S. DOT standards.
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B
Fit snugly.
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C
Be without obvious defects.
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D
Have been previously worn in an accident.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Dress warmly.
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B
Limit the distance traveled in a day.
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C
Take frequent rest breaks.
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D
Take artificial stimulants.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 13 / 23
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 14 / 23
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
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C
Move onto the shoulder.
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D
Activate your turn signal.
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QUESTION 17 / 23
Fatigue can be increased by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping frequently.
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B
Riding in cool weather.
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C
Being comfortable during your ride.
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D
Starting a ride late in the day.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
Either the left or right portion of the lane
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QUESTION 19 / 23
When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
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B
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
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C
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
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D
Slowly inch across the tracks.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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QUESTION 21 / 23
Normally, you should maintain a 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 22 / 23
If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick the dog away.
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B
Ride alongside the dog.
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C
Stop until the dog loses interest.
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D
Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 23 / 23
Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast the alcohol is consumed
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C
The drinker's body weight
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D
How often the drinker consumes alcohol
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