Take 2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 5

QUESTION 1 / 25

The front brake:

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AShould only be used when you need to stop quickly.✓BShould be used only under slippery conditions.✓CIs not as effective as the rear brake.✓DIs safe to use, if used properly.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

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ARelax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.✓BTighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.✓CTravel in a zigzag motion.✓DRide on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

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AYour motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.✓BThe horn may go off.✓CYour motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.✓DYour motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Making eye contact with other drivers:

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AMeans that they see you.✓BGuarantees that they will yield to you.✓CDoesn’t mean that they see you.✓DIs not worth the effort it takes.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

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AAllow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.✓BAllow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.✓CHave the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.✓DPass in a staggered formation.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A major effect of alcohol consumption is:

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AHeightened riding abilities.✓BThe slowing down of bodily functions.✓CIncreasing nervousness.✓DIncreasing alertness.✓

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

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

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ARide in the left portion of your lane.✓BRide in the right portion of your lane.✓CRide in the center portion of your lane.✓DTry to stand up on your motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 25

You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

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AAlways✓BUsually✓CFrequently✓DSeldom✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

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AHappen at night.✓BAre caused by bald tires.✓COccur at speeds above 55 mph.✓DInvolve inexperienced riders.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A skidding rear tire:

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AIs not serious.✓BEliminates your ability to change direction.✓CWill usually correct itself.✓DIs only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Your lane position should not:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BHelp you avoid surface hazards.✓CProvide you with an escape route.✓DWelcome other drivers into your lane.✓

QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 25

When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png

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APlans to turn left.✓BIs about to stop.✓CPlans to turn right.✓DIs about to slow down.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

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ASit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.✓BSit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DDrag your feet on the ground.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When should the front brake be used?

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AAny time the rider is slowing or stopping✓BOnly when slowing or stopping on slippery roads✓COnly when slowing or stopping in an emergency✓DOnly when slowing or stopping in traffic✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Brightly-colored helmets:

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AMay make it easier for the wearer to be seen.✓BCan be distracting.✓CDon’t help to improve a rider's visibility.✓DAre not permitted.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:

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ARide in the right portion of the lane.✓BRide in the left portion of the lane.✓CGet as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.✓DNot signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

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AExperienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.✓BThey will get lost if they are leading.✓CThey may slow the group down as the leaders.✓DThey will ride too fast in any other position.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

More than half of all crashes:

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AInvolve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.✓BAre caused by faulty ignition systems.✓COccur because of distractions caused by passengers.✓DHappen at night.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

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AIn a staggered formation.✓BIn a pyramid formation.✓COne at a time.✓DIn a splintered formation.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

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

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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 25 / 25

If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

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ASpeed up or slow down.✓BWave at the other driver.✓CStay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.✓DLet the other driver worry about it.✓