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2026 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Gloves can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
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B
Help other drivers identify you.
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C
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
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D
Offer no protection.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Under normal riding conditions, maintain a safe following distance of at least:
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 3 / 25
An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
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B
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
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C
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
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D
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Be worn at night.
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B
Not be worn during the day
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C
Never be worn.
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D
Not be worn at night.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Making sure the headlight works.
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B
Checking the oil level.
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C
Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
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D
Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding on the shoulder
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B
Riding under the speed limit
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C
Wearing a helmet
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D
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 10 / 25
In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.
Choose one answer below.
A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Allow them to pass.
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C
Prevent them from passing.
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D
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
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B
Only have one set of footrests.
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C
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
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D
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which of the following is a reason for ending the motorcycle skills test?
Choose one answer below.
A
The applicant drops the motorcycle.
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B
The applicant rides safely.
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C
The applicant obeys traffic laws.
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D
The applicant follows instructions.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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D
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases your line of sight.
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B
It decreases your line of sight.
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C
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
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D
It allows the other driver to speed up.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshifting.
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B
Upshfting.
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C
Cross-shifting.
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D
Rolling on the throttle.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.
Choose one answer below.
A
Time
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B
Coffee
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C
Exercise
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D
Fresh air
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In any part of the lane.
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B
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
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C
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
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D
As close to the car as possible.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Taking a turn too fast:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
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B
Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
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C
Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
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D
Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You should check your tires for all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure.
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B
Tread.
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C
General wear.
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D
Flexibility.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
You should do a pre-ride inspection:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
About once every 10 rides.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Swerve quickly.
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D
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a helmet.
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B
Read books on motorcycle safety.
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C
Ask others about how to ride more safely.
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D
Watch training videos.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Helmets are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Required for all motorcycle operators.
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B
Required only for motorcycle operators under age 21.
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C
Required only for motorcycle operators who have held their license for a year or less.
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D
Not required, but recommended.
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