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Riding a motorcycle requires special skills and knowledge. To earn your motorcycle license in Maryland, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. The Maryland Motorcycle Handbook provides the information needed to enable you to obtain a motorcycle license. The knowledge test is designed to check your knowledge of traffic laws, road rules and safe driving practices. The test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 21 correct answers to pass (84%).
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Car drivers are most likely to try to share your lane when:
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they want to pass you.
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traffic is heavy.
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you are preparing to turn at an intersection.
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All of the above.
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2.
To help you
keep your balance as the motorcycle turns:
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decrease your speed.
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keep your knees against the gas tank.
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ride in the center lane position.
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rise slightly off the seat.
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3.
To slow down, you should use:
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the front or rear brake independently.
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the rear brake only.
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both brakes at the same time.
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the front brake only.
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4.
A defensive driver maintains a safe following distance of at least ______ seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
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2
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3
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1
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4
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5.
Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
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A door could be opened into your path.
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A driver may pull out in front of you.
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People can step out from between cars.
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All of the above.
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6.
The best lane position should:
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provide an escape route.
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avoid wind blast from other vehicles.
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communicate your intentions.
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All the other answers are correct.
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7.
When you are being passed by another vehicle, watch out for:
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extended side mirrors.
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blasts of wind.
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objects being thrown from windows.
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All of the above.
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8.
___________________ should check their mirror and make a head check before they change lanes.
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Drivers below the age of 18
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Both motorcyclists and car drivers
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Only car drivers
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Only motorcyclists
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When preparing to pass a vehicle, you should ride in the _____ lane position.
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right
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center
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right or center
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left
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10.
When changing lanes on a multi-lane road, always remember to check the lane next to you and:
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the far lane.
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the lane in front of you.
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the rear brake.
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the lane behind you.
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