Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.

Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.

Are too small to have blind spots.

Maryland Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-7 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
Are too small to have blind spots.

Q.2

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.

Q.3

When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:

Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
Never be concerned about your following distance.
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.

Q.4

When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
They will get lost if they are leading.
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
They will ride too fast in any other position.

Q.5

Motorcycle windshields:

Are a good substitute for a face shield.
Are a good substitute for goggles.
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.

Q.6

More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Happen at night.
Are caused by worn tires.
Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.

Q.7

Under normal riding conditions, maintain a safe following distance of at least:

One second
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.8

____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

Time
Coffee
Exercise
Fresh air

Q.9

If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.

Q.10

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

Q.11

Most crashes happen:

Far from home.
On short trips.
On long rides.
Several hours into the ride.

Q.12

When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
Signal and use your mirrors.
Turn your head and change lanes.
Signal and change lanes.

Q.13

The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

10 percent
25 percent
50 percent
75 percent

Q.14

When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.
Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Ride in the left portion of your lane

Q.15

When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
Blasts of wind.
Headlights.

Q.16

Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

A leather jacket
Full-fingered gloves
Long pants made of denim
Athletic shoes

Q.17

A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
Will usually correct itself.
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

Q.18

If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

Q.19

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.
About once every 10 rides.
Once a month.
Once a season.

Q.20

A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Go faster.
Set up for turns.

Q.21

When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Try to get onto the shoulder.

Q.22

Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot.
Look only at your mirrors.
Rely on your peripheral vision.
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

Q.23

If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

Staggered formation.
Pyramid formation.
Single-file line.
Row of pairs.

Q.24

If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Speed up before contact.
Slow down before contact.
Lean the motorcycle.
Stay seated on the motorcycle.

Q.25

Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Change lanes and let them pass.