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1. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by
2. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic
3. If you are a beginner rider, you should ride no more than ____ hours per day.
4. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves.
5. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking?
6. If the rear tire goes flat while riding
7. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when
8. When riding through a turn, you should turn
9. Where should beginners motorcyclists ride in a group?
10. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by
11. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean?
12. You can increase your line of sight when preparing to pass by
13. When should a passenger mount the motorcycle?
14. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns?
15. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding?
16. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should
17. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction
18. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers?
19. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
20. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are
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.