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2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
The steering will feel heavy.
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B
The steering will feel loose.
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C
There will be no change in the steering.
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D
The ride will feel too smooth.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When someone follows you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
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C
Change lanes and let them pass.
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D
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Increase your following distance if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is dry.
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B
Riding conditions are normal.
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C
The roadway is wet.
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D
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The control for the rear brake is usually located:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the right handlebar.
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B
On the left handlebar.
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C
Near the left foot.
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D
Near the right foot.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When changing lanes, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
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B
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
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C
Not worry about other traffic.
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D
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
A face shield
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C
A windshield
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
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C
You may exceed the speed limit.
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D
You should pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
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 13 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handle grips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When securing a load, you should place the load:
Choose one answer below.
A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
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B
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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C
Go faster.
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D
Set up for turns.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always press on the left handgrip.
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B
Always press on the right handgrip.
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C
Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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D
Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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C
Not ride during the day.
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D
Look for safer routes.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Before changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
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B
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
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C
Point in the direction of the lane change.
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D
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Approved helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
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B
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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C
Are dangerous to wear.
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D
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
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B
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
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C
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
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D
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast a person drinks
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C
Body weight
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D
Height
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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