2025 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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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7. If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Explanation
The best way to deal with a tailgater is to get them in front of you. If you can do so safely, change lanes and let them pass. Increasing your speed may only encourage the driver to tailgate you at a higher speed.
8. When riding in fog, you should:
Explanation
You should use your low beam headlight when riding in foggy conditions. Do not use your high beams when riding near other vehicles.
9. To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Explanation
When preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane. This will increase your line of sight and make you more visible to oncoming traffic.
10. How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?
Explanation
By riding in the center portion of your lane, you will ensure that there is not a large space on either side of your motorcycle. Minimizing those spaces can help deter drivers from trying to share the lane with you.
11. You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Explanation
Motorcycle riders will rarely actually hear a tire going flat. Tire failure is more often indicated by a change in how the motorcycle handles.
12. More than half of all motorcycle crashes:
Explanation
