Maryland motorcycle permit practice test

B: Every individual who operates or rides on a motorcycle (except in an enclosed cab). Transportation § 21-1306(b) says an individual may not operate or ride on a motorcycle without approved protective headgear; § 21-1306(a) exempts persons riding in an enclosed cab. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1306(a)-(b).

B: Standards established by the MVA Administrator. Headgear must meet standards established by the Administrator, who may approve headgear and eye-protective devices and publishes lists of approved ones. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1306(b), (d).

C: When the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen. The operator must wear an approved eye-protective device unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1306(c).

D: No, the law says it may not be considered evidence of negligence or reduce recovery. § 21-1306(e) says failure to wear required headgear may not be considered evidence of negligence or contributory negligence, limit liability, or diminish recovery. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1306(e).

C: No, it is prohibited. § 21-1303(d): a person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1303(d).

A: No, a motorcyclist may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. § 21-1303(c) prohibits overtaking and passing in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1303(c).

C: No more than two. § 21-1303(e): motorcycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1303(e).

B: No, every motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane. § 21-1303(b): every motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane and a motor vehicle may not be driven so as to deprive it of that use. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Transp. § 21-1303(b).

B: 25. MVA says the Class C, Class M and moped permit knowledge tests have 25 questions. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Knowledge tests: Number of questions.

D: 88% or higher. You must score 88% or higher to pass. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Knowledge tests: Time limit and passing score.

B: 20 minutes. MVA allows 20 minutes to complete the knowledge test. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): Knowledge tests: Time limit and passing score.

A: $11 per year. The MVA fee page lists a new motorcycle license for applicants under 21 at $11 per year (fees may be prorated). Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): License and ID fees: Motorcycle license (non-commercial).

D: Yield the right-of-way to the oncoming motorcycle. Drivers must yield to an oncoming motorcycle when turning left; failing to do so can bring a citation with significant penalties. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): E. Motorcycles, page 39.

A: At least 3 to 4 seconds. Leave at least a 3 to 4-second following distance behind a motorcycle. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): E. Motorcycles, page 39.

D: When you can see the motorcycle's headlight in your rear-view mirror. After passing, make sure you can see the motorcycle's headlight in your rear-view mirror before moving back. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): E. Motorcycles, page 39.

B: Motorcyclists often move around in the lane to avoid hazards and be seen, and are allowed to use the whole lane. Motorcyclists move within the lane to avoid potholes, oil and wind and to be seen, and are allowed to use the whole lane. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): E. Motorcycles, page 39.

B: Roads with a posted maximum speed limit of 50 mph or less. Mopeds and scooters may be ridden on any road with a posted maximum speed limit of 50 mph or less. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): G. Mopeds and Scooters, page 41.

A: On the road or on the shoulder, side-by-side or alone, as far right as they safely can. They may ride side-by-side or alone, on the road or the shoulder, and should stay as close to the right side as they safely can. Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001): G. Mopeds and Scooters, page 41.