2025 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 13
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maryland when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maryland please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/maryland/motorcycle.
Number of Tests
Number of Question
Passing Score
13. When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
Under normal conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least two seconds. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than perfect.
14. Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
Explanation
Without a helmet, a rider is five times more likely to sustain a critical head injury in a crash.
15. When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:
Explanation
There is no single lane position that is always best and no single lane position that should always be avoided. Vary your lane position based on changing road and traffic conditions.
16. The center portion of a traffic lane is where:
Explanation
The centermost portion of a lane is where debris and oil drippings from cars often collect. Other hazards, such as utility hole covers, can also be found in the centermost portion of the lane.
17. When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
Because it is more difficult to see and judge distances in the dark than in daylight, you should maintain an expanded following distance of at least three seconds when riding at night. It may take you longer than usual to realize the vehicle in front of you has stopped and you may need additional time to slow or stop to avoid hitting the vehicle.
18. When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:
Explanation
