2024 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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.
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19. It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
Explanation
Wearing reflective and brightly-colored clothing is always a good idea when riding a motorcycle. Crashes occur in broad daylight and at night, so it is best to wear highly visible clothing at any time of day.
20. When entering a turn, a rider should:
Explanation
Before entering a turn, a motorcyclist should reduce their speed by closing the throttle and, if necessary, applying both brakes.
21. Which of the following is a reason for ending the motorcycle skills test?
Explanation
During a motorcycle skills test, the examiner is required to end the test if you fall off of or drop the motorcycle (for a two-wheeler), excessively tip or lose control (for a three-wheeler), stall the engine at least four times, commit an unsafe act, disregard instructions, violate a traffic regulation, or accumulate enough points to fail the test.
22. Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Explanation
Small vehicles, like motorcycles, can visually seem to be farther away and moving more slowly than they actually are. This phenomenon can make it difficult for others on the road to accurately judge the location and speed of a smaller vehicle.
23. When changing lanes, riders should:
Explanation
A motorcycle has blind spots just like any other vehicle. A rider must always turn their head to check for traffic before changing lanes.
24. When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
Explanation
To safely cross railroad tracks, trolley tracks, or pavement seams running parallel to your lane, move to a lane position that will allow you to cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees. Then, make a quick, sharp turn. If you try to edge across, the tracks or seam could catch your tires and throw you off balance.
25. Increase your following distance:
Explanation
