Sit as far back on the bike as possible.

Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.

Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.

Should be the only brake you use.

Maryland Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Your motorcycle’s brake light is:

More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.

Q.2

Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

Q.3

One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:

There is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.
The back end is jerking from side to side.
You are unable to accelerate.
The rear brake does not work.

Q.4

The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.
Drinking coffee.
Exercising.
Taking a cold shower.

Q.5

When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.
In the sidecar.
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

Q.6

When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:

Air pressure
General wear
General tread
Shininess

Q.7

Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

Orange and red.
Green and blue.
Purple and gold.
Black and white.

Q.8

When riding at night, you should:

Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.

Q.9

Making eye contact with other drivers:

Means that they see you.
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
Is not worth the effort it takes.

Q.10

If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

Swerve around the animal.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Ride alongside the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Q.11

When should the front brake be used?

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

Q.12

Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

One
Two
Three
Four

Q.13

When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.14

When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
Parking meters.
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

Q.15

A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

An impact-resistant outer shell.
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
A chinstrap retention system.
Bright colors painted on the outside.

Q.16

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

Two
Three
Four
Five

Q.17

When braking, you should:

First apply the front brake, then the rear.
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
Use both brakes at the same time.
Use brakes in any order.

Q.18

Passengers should:

Lean as the operator leans.
Hold onto their seat.
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
Never hold onto the operator.

Q.19

The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
Most accidents happen.
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.

Q.20

When riding in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight.
Use your low beam headlight.
Use no lights.
Alternate between the low and high beams.

Q.21

The front brake:

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
Should be the only brake you use.

Q.22

A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:

It affects how you steer.
The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.
The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.
You won’t be able to use the brake.

Q.23

When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
Speed up.
Swerve quickly.
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

Q.24

If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Roll on the throttle.
Hold the handle grips loosely.
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.

Q.25

A DOT-approved helmet:

Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
Is usually uncomfortable.
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.