Maryland DMV Written Practice Permit Test

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1.In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

Wear an approved helmet.

Wear face or eye protection.

Wear protective clothing.

Have a windshield.

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2.Engine braking:

Should not be done because it damages the engine.

Is similar to using the brakes.

Makes a loud noise.

Is not reliable.

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3.Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One

Two

Three

Four

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4.When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

Speed up.

Move onto the shoulder.

Allow the other driver to pass you.

Exit the roadway.

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5.When riding in a group, you should:

Never use a staggered formation.

Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.

Not use your mirrors.

Not tailgate other riders within the group.

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6.A face shield should:

Allow a clear view to both sides.

Prevent air from passing through it.

Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.

Should not fasten too tightly.

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7.When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

Maintain a longer following distance.

Increase their speed.

Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

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8.Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

A leather jacket

Full-fingered gloves

Long pants made of denim

Athletic shoes

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9.Most crashes happen:

At speeds greater than 55 mph.

After several hours of riding.

On short trips.

On long trips.

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10.When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.

Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.

You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.

You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

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11.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.

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12.A motorcyclist's cushion of space:

Should always stay the same.

Is not necessary in most situations.

Should vary according to riding conditions.

Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.

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13.When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.

Infrequently.

Only when riding in the city.

Every time.

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14.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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15.If the roadway is slippery, you should:

Increase your following distance.

Decrease your following distance.

Ride on the shoulder.

Ride with your lights flashing.

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16.When it is raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Increase your speed.

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17.If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.

Hold onto the seat.

Sit as far back on the seat as possible.

Never hold onto you.

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18.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.

Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.

Wear shorts in warm weather.

Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

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19.If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:

Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.

Apply both brakes.

Not use either brake.

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20.Intersections are usually:

Safe since there is so much traffic there.

A dangerous spot for riders.

Difficult to figure out.

Safer than the open road.

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21.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Are caused by worn tires.

Happen in the dark.

Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.

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22.When riding in rain or fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight.

Use your low beam headlight.

Not use your headlight.

Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.

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23.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.

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24.Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.

Have only a rear brake.

Have brakes in both the front and rear.

Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

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25.Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.

Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.

Mirrors are never accurate.

Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.

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26.If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.

Release the front brake and not use the front brake.

Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.

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27.In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.

Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.

Is not important.

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28.When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:

Turn just your head.

Turn your head and shoulders.

Turn just your shoulders.

Turn your entire body.

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29.When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.

Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.

Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.

Feel free to talk whenever they want.

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30.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.

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31.The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

By using only the rear brake.

By using only the front brake.

By allowing the front tire to lock up.

By using both the front and rear brakes.

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32.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure

Improper loading

Unsuitable accessories

Uneven road

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33.Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

Making sure the headlight works.

Checking the oil level.

Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.

Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.

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34.If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.

Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.

Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.

Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.

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35.The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:

Sunburn.

Windburn.

Chapped lips.

Dehydration.

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36.When passing another vehicle:

You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.

You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.

You may exceed the speed limit.

You should pass on the shoulder.

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

Just behind the leader.

In front of the group.

At the rear of the group.

Beside the leader.

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38.How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

Ride in the middle of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Ride in the right portion of your lane.

Swerve from side to side in your lane.

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39.Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

Your motorcycle may stall.

You might go too fast.

Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.

The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.

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40.Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

Heavy shoes

Full-length pants

Shorts

Full-fingered gloves

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41.Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

Warning

Service

Regulatory

Speed limit

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42.If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.

Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.

Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.

No, jackets get in the way of steering.

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43.You should completely check your motorcycle:

Before every ride.

Once a week.

Once a month.

Once a year.

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44.The gear shift lever is located:

In front of the left footrest.

In front of the right footrest.

Behind the left footrest.

Behind the right footrest.

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45.A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

A single-file formation.

A staggered formation.

Pairs.

A pyramid formation.

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1.In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

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2.Engine braking:

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3.Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

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4.When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

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5.When riding in a group, you should:

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6.A face shield should:

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7.When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

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8.Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

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9.Most crashes happen:

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10.When changing lanes:

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

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12.A motorcyclist's cushion of space:

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13.When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

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14.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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15.If the roadway is slippery, you should:

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16.When it is raining, it is usually best to:

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17.If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

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18.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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19.If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:

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