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2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Riding alongside another rider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.
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B
Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.
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C
Allows you to communicate with one another.
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D
Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.
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B
The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.
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C
The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.
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D
The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshift.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Gradually apply your brakes.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
Assume the driver sees you.
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C
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When it is likely that other drivers may attempt to squeeze into your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow lane sharing.
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B
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can place you in the driver's blind spot.
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B
Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.
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C
Is safe because it limits your escape routes.
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D
Should only be done during the day.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually brake.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
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B
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
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C
Mirrors are never accurate.
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D
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To control your motorcycle well, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
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C
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
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D
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you are riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
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B
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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C
Not be concerned about your placement.
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D
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When it starts raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
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B
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
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C
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
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D
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When making a turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is less traction available for stopping.
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B
There is more traction available for stopping.
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C
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
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D
Stopping should never be attempted.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Full-fingered gloves
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C
Long pants made of denim
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D
Athletic shoes
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QUESTION 18 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Are caused by worn tires.
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C
Happen in the dark.
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D
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When braking where traction is reduced, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brakes more quickly than usual.
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B
Apply the brakes more gently than usual.
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C
Not use the rear brake.
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D
Not use the front brake.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When carrying a passenger or cargo:
Choose one answer below.
A
It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
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B
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
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C
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
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D
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay toward the right side of your lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
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C
Look to your left frequently.
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D
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your headlight off.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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D
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
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B
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
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C
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
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D
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Free of scratches.
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B
Resistant to penetration.
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C
Able to fasten securely.
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D
Airtight.
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