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MD Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Maryland MVA Motorcycle Class M Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What kind of license or endorsement do you need to legally ride a motorcycle on Maryland roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
A standard Class C driver's license is enough
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B
A Maryland Class M motorcycle license or a Class M endorsement on a driver's license
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C
A Class B commercial driver's license
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D
Only a learner's permit at any age
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on the Maryland MVA motorcycle knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
20 questions
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B
25 questions
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C
30 questions
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D
46 questions
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the passing score on the Maryland motorcycle knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
70% (18 of 25)
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B
75% (19 of 25)
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C
80% (20 of 25)
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D
88% (22 of 25)
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a Maryland Class M motorcycle license or permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
15 years old
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B
15 and a half years old
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C
16 years old
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D
18 years old
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under Maryland Transportation Article 21-1306, who is required to wear a DOT-compliant helmet on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only operators under 21
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B
Only passengers, not operators
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C
Every operator and passenger on the motorcycle
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D
Only riders on highways with a speed limit above 35 mph
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Maryland law requires motorcycle riders to use what kind of eye protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only sunglasses
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B
An approved eye-protective device, unless the motorcycle has a windscreen
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C
Nothing — eye protection is recommended but not required
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D
Only safety goggles, never a face shield
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Is lane splitting — riding between rows of stopped or slow-moving traffic — legal in Maryland?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, on any road
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B
Yes, only on interstates
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C
No, lane splitting is illegal in Maryland
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D
Yes, but only at speeds below 25 mph
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How many motorcycles may ride side-by-side in a single lane in Maryland?
Choose one answer below.
A
One only — sharing a lane is never allowed
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B
Two motorcycles, riding two abreast
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C
Up to three, as long as they are friends
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D
Unlimited, as long as the lane is wide
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for an adult motorcycle rider in Maryland?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.04%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the BAC limit for a motorcycle rider under 21 in Maryland?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.00% — any detectable alcohol
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B
0.02%
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C
0.05%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program (MMSP) outcome waives the MVA motorcycle skills test for adult riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
Buying a DOT-approved helmet
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B
Successfully completing the Basic Rider Course (BRC)
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C
Registering a motorcycle in Maryland
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D
Logging 500 miles of supervised riding
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which MMSP course can waive both the written knowledge test and the skills test when adding a Class M endorsement to a Maryland driver's license?
Choose one answer below.
A
Basic Rider Course (BRC)
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B
Basic Rider Course 2 — License Waiver (BRC2-LW)
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C
Advanced Rider Course (ARC)
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D
Sportbike Rider Course (SRC)
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Cables, Lights, Oils, Controls, Steering
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oils, Chassis, Stands
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C
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Cooling, Suspension
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D
Tools, Cargo, Lock, Owner, Crash bar, Saddle
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QUESTION 14 / 25
On a standard motorcycle, where is the throttle located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handlebar grip
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B
On the right handlebar grip
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C
On a foot pedal under the right footrest
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D
On a hand lever near the left footrest
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which control operates the front brake on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A hand lever on the right handlebar
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B
A hand lever on the left handlebar
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C
A foot pedal under the right footrest
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D
A foot pedal under the left footrest
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which control operates the rear brake on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A hand lever on the right handlebar
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B
A hand lever on the left handlebar
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C
A foot pedal under the right footrest
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D
A foot pedal under the left footrest
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QUESTION 17 / 25
On a standard motorcycle, what does the left handlebar lever control?
Choose one answer below.
A
The clutch
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B
The front brake
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C
The throttle
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D
The high-beam headlight
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QUESTION 18 / 25
On a typical motorcycle gear pattern, what is the standard shift sequence from neutral?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 down, then 2, 3, 4, 5 up, with neutral between 1st and 2nd
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B
All gears up from neutral
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C
All gears down from neutral
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D
Press a button to change gears electronically
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When checking your motorcycle before a ride, what should you confirm about the tires?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only that they have air in them
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B
Correct air pressure, adequate tread depth, and no cuts, cracks, or embedded objects
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C
Only the brand and model
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D
Whether the wheels are clean
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which protective gear is most strongly recommended for every motorcycle ride?
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-compliant helmet, eye protection, jacket, gloves, long pants, and over-the-ankle boots
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B
Just a helmet — other gear is optional
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C
Shorts, sandals, and a T-shirt for comfort in summer
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D
Reflective vest only, with no helmet
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does the DOT certification symbol on a motorcycle helmet mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet was made by the Department of Transportation
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B
The helmet meets the federal motorcycle helmet safety standard (FMVSS 218)
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C
The helmet is approved only for bicycles
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D
The helmet was donated by the government
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which motorcycle brake provides the greatest stopping power on dry pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
The front brake
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B
The rear brake
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C
Engine braking only
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D
The clutch lever
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the best way to stop a motorcycle quickly on dry pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake to avoid flipping forward
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B
Apply both brakes firmly and progressively, with most of the force on the front brake
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C
Pull in the clutch and coast to a stop
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D
Lay the motorcycle down
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle when riding under good conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
At least 2 seconds, and longer in poor conditions
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D
Half a second
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is countersteering on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering opposite to the direction of the turn at low speed
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B
Pressing forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn, used at speeds above about 15-20 mph
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C
Using the rear brake to turn the bike
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D
Only used in emergencies
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