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2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
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B
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
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C
Maintenance will be costly.
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D
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is often found in the center portion of the lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
A landing strip
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B
An oily or greasy strip
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C
Lane markings
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D
Ice
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:
Choose one answer below.
A
Insects.
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B
Headlight glare.
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C
Noise.
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D
Sunshine.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
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B
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
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C
Apply brakes automatically.
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D
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lengthen your following distance.
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B
Shorten your following distance.
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C
Leave the road.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Rider more slowly than usual.
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C
Start slowing later than usual.
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D
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
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B
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
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C
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
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D
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may be riding in its blind spot.
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B
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
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C
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
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D
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
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B
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
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C
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
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D
Are too small to have blind spots.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A DOT-approved helmet:
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A
Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
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B
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Avoid making sudden moves.
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D
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.
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C
Effects from the alcohol may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.
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B
Should not cover your arms or legs completely.
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C
Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.
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D
Can provide protection in the event of a crash.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Low-speed crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be fatal.
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B
Are never serious.
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C
Rarely cause injuries.
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D
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
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B
Looks sturdy.
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C
Is inexpensive.
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D
Is in your favorite color.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Make sudden moves.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.
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B
Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.
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C
Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.
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D
Are more complicated than those on a car.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Ignore them.
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C
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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D
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Most motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open parking spaces.
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B
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
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C
Parking meters.
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D
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange
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B
Black
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C
Brown
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D
Deep blue
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride while using your headlight.
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B
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
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C
Raise your arms.
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D
Avoid using your brakes.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To provide the best protection, a helmet should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have a few cracks.
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B
Not be certified.
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C
Have frayed straps.
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D
Fit snugly.
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