Maryland Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is lacked one of the above skills.

Studies have shown that most riders involved in crashes underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear, did not separate braking from swerving, or did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so.

Not quite. The answer is neither following nor meeting

At night, use your high-beam headlight when you are neither following nor meeting a vehicle. Use your low beam when following or meeting a vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If you are pulled over by a police officer, you should do the following: Pull over, far from traffic. Turn on your emergency flashers. Turn off the engine and radio. Remain seated with your seatbelt fastened. Roll down the window. Keep your hands in plain sight. Do not argue with the officer.

Source: B. Traffic Stops, Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is riding in the left lane position.

To increase your line of sight, you should ride in the left lane position. It lets you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards.

Not quite. The answer is The driver and every passenger

In Maryland, when the driver is under 18 and holds a provisional license, every occupant of the vehicle must wear a seat belt or suitable child restraint.

Source: A. Restrictions, Section 9: Other Restrictions, Violations, and Penalties, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is a shatter-resistant face shield.

The best face protection is a shatter-resistant face shield. It covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind.

Not quite. The answer is 18

You must be 18 years old to apply for a standard unrestricted driver's license.

Source: D. Driver's License, Section 2: Licensing Requirements/Process, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Turn the rider’s head to the left

Motorcycles have “blind spots” just like other vehicles. Before you change lanes, turn your head and check that lane for other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is it provides most of the stopping power.

The front brake is more important than the rear brake because it provides most (70%) of the stopping power.

Not quite. The answer is Stop quickly by using both brakes.

For the most effective braking, apply both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is it provides most of the stopping power.

The front brake is more important because it provides most (70%) of the stopping power.

Not quite. The answer is approach the animal and then speed away.

If a dog starts to chase you, you should approach the animal and then speed away. This should stop the dog from chasing you.

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is The left part of the lane in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. Some people suggest the leader should move to the right portion of the lane after passing a vehicle. This is not a good idea. It encourages the second rider to pass and return to the lane before there is a large enough space cushion in front of the passed vehicle. It is simpler and safer to wait until there is enough room ahead of the passed vehicle to allow each rider to move into the same position held before the pass.

Not quite. The answer is Wear reflective clothing.

Besides wearing bright clothing, you can also increase your visibility by wearing reflective clothing. This is especially helpful at night.

Not quite. The answer is In all of the above situations

It is important to check your mirrors when you are about to change lanes, about to slow down, or stopped at an intersection.

Not quite. The answer is the license will be canceled until the minor turns 18.

Upon revocation of the adult co-signer's signature, a minor's license is canceled until he or she turns 18 or finds another willing adult co-signer, whichever comes first.

Source: F. Cancellation of Minor's License on Request of Co-Signer, Section 2: Licensing Requirements/Process, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is watch the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you.

At night, watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. If they seem to bounce up and down, the car is likely riding over bumps.

Not quite. The answer is you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Watch out for warning signals and approaching trains. Slow down and prepare to stop before you get to the tracks if a train is approaching the crossing.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.