2026 Maryland DMV Motorcycle Permit Test 1 (25 Questions And Complete Answers)

DMV 25 Terms | 2026 Maryland DMV Motorcycle Permit Test 1 (25 Questions And Complete Answers)
1 / 25
Terms in this set 25
When selecting footwear, you should choose:

1. Shoes with long heels.
2. Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
3. Shoes that cover your ankles.
4. Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.
Shoes that cover your ankles.
More than half of all crashes:

1. Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
2. Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
3. Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
4. Happen at night.
Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

1. Using the brakes.
2. Accelerating.
3. Swerving.
4. Turning.
Using the brakes.
You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

1. Air pressure.
2. Tread.
3. General wear.
4. Flexibility.
Flexibility.
Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

1. One second.
2. Two seconds.
3. Three seconds.
4. Four seconds.
Two seconds.
When riding in rain or fog, you should:

1. Use your high beam headlight.
2. Use your low beam headlight.
3. Not use your headlight.
4. Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
Use your low beam headlight.
Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

1. Your motorcycle may stall.
2. You might go too fast.
3. Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.
4. The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.
Your motorcycle may stall.
Riding between two vehicles moving in the same direction:

1. Is illegal.
2. Is encouraged if traffic is heavy.
3. Is encouraged during the day to prevent traffic jams.
4. Is acceptable if the motorcyclist is comfortable with the move.
Is illegal.
Crashes are more likely to occur among:

1. Experienced riders.
2. Beginning riders.
3. Those familiar with their motorcycle.
4. Those who have completed a safety course.
Beginning riders.
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

1. Be visible to other drivers.
2. Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
3. Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
4. Ride on the shoulder.
Be visible to other drivers.

Showing the first 10 terms. Use the flashcard player above to study all 25 terms!