Maryland Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice question bank

Sample questions

1. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

   • Just behind the leader. ✓
   • In front of the group.
   • At the tail end of the group.
   • Beside the leader.

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: A · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 37

2. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

   • Gradually brake.
   • Accelerate.
   • Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually. ✓
   • Downshift.

   Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: C · Official handbook: mva.maryland.gov

3. Taking a turn too fast:

   • Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
   • Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
   • Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
   • Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road. ✓

   Speed Limits & Following Distance · Answer: D · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 13

4. Long-term exposure to wind noise:

   • Is recommended.
   • Can cause hearing loss. ✓
   • Is not harmful.
   • Is less damaging than listening to music.

   Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: B · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 1

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