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1. Which of the following is a good strategy for protecting a friend who has had too much to drink?
2. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road?
3. Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should
4. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion?
5. Because a motorcycle brake light is not as visible as the brake light on a car, you should
6. When riding your motorcycle, your feet should be positioned
7. Keeping distance around your motorcycle provides which of the following?
8. Which of the following should you wear while riding?
9. Which of the following is not an effective step to take to minimize risks while driving?
10. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in?
11. The best formation when riding in a group is
12. How far ahead should you scan your path of travel, in seconds?
13. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because
14. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in?
15. When riding, your clothing should be protective and
16. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check
17. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision?
To operate a motorcycle in Maryland, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). At age 15 years and nine months, you can apply for a motorcycle learner's permit. At age 16 ½, you can apply for a Class M license or endorsement. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. If you are a new driver under the age of 18, you must complete a driver's education course. New drivers, regardless of age, must also pass the Class C Maryland knowledge exam. To receive a Class M license or motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the driving test, and pay the fees. Applicants under the age of 18 must also complete a motorcycle driver safety course. The knowledge and driving tests are waived for drivers over the age of 18 who complete the course.
The tests are taken at your local MVA. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 22 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam is a demonstration of the skills needed to operate a motorcycle. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.