Maryland MVA Motorcycle Practice Test 6
Test 6 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 21 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Maryland test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass21
- Passing score84%
- Minimum age15 years 9 months
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1. What fines does Maryland set for handheld telephone violations?
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Answer A: Up to 75 dollars for a first offense, 125 for a second and 175 for a third or later
Maryland sets escalating maximum fines of 75, 125 and 175 dollars, and points are not assessed unless the offense contributes to a collision.
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2. Cones and drums mark a shifted lane through a work zone. What should you do?
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Answer A: Follow the path that they mark and stay inside it
Channelizing devices define the temporary travel path, and the space on the other side of them belongs to the workers.
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3. What must appear on the license of a Maryland driver who is under 21?
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Answer B: An indication that an alcohol restriction has been imposed on the licensee
Maryland requires the Administration to indicate on the license of a licensee under 21 that the alcohol restriction has been imposed.
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4. The car ahead drifts across the lane line and back again several times. What should you do?
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Answer C: Assume that the driver is distracted or impaired, and keep well back
Drifting is a classic sign of a distracted, drowsy or impaired driver, and distance is your protection from all three.
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5. You are approaching a blind right hand curve. Which starting lane position gives the best view through it?
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Answer C: The left portion of the lane, toward the outside of the curve
Starting at the outside of a curve opens up the line of sight through it, and the rider then moves toward the inside as the exit comes into view.
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6. Some crosswalks are marked with two transverse lines and others with a row of wide bars laid along the direction of travel. Why is the second pattern used?
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Answer B: It is far easier for an approaching driver to see
Longitudinal bar patterns are used where extra visibility is wanted, such as an uncontrolled crossing or one near a school, because they show up much better from a car.
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7. Which action makes a wobble worse instead of better?
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Answer A: Braking or accelerating to try to ride out of it
Braking or adding power during a wobble can amplify it. Close the throttle gradually, hold the bars firmly and let the speed fall until the machine settles.
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8. Well before an intersection, an overhead sign shows a diagram of the lanes with an arrow above each one. What is its purpose?
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Answer C: To let drivers pick the correct lane in good time
Advance intersection lane control signs display the lane assignment far enough back that drivers can move over calmly instead of at the last moment.
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9. A broken white line separates your lane from the lane on your right. What does it permit?
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Answer C: Changing lanes when it is safe to do so
A normal broken white line marks a boundary between lanes traveling the same way that road users may cross when it is safe.
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10. A sign at the approach to a bridge reads WEIGHT LIMIT 10 TONS. What does the figure set?
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Answer B: The heaviest vehicle the bridge may legally carry
A weight limit sign is a regulation based on what the structure can bear, and it applies to the loaded weight of the whole vehicle.
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11. Why do drivers so often misjudge how fast an approaching motorcycle is traveling?
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Answer C: A narrow vehicle seems to grow slowly, so it appears further away
A small frontal area changes size slowly as it approaches, so drivers read a motorcycle as further away and slower than it really is. Never assume a waiting driver has judged your speed correctly.
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12. What is the minimum age for a Maryland learner's instructional permit?
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Answer B: 15 years and 9 months
Maryland law bars the MVA from issuing a learner's instructional permit before the applicant reaches 15 years and 9 months of age.
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13. What are the maximum penalties for a first Maryland conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol?
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Answer D: Up to 1 year in jail or a fine of up to 1,200 dollars, or both
Maryland caps a first conviction for driving under the influence at one year of imprisonment or a fine of 1,200 dollars or both, and doubles both figures on a second offense.
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14. Which statement best describes what the basic speed law requires of you?
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Answer C: That you never drive faster than is reasonable and safe for the conditions
Nearly every state has a basic speed law that makes the conditions the real limit: weather, traffic, light and road surface can all require a speed well below the posted number.
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15. A ball rolls into the street from between parked cars ahead of you. What should you expect and do?
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Answer A: Expect a child to follow it and be ready to stop
A ball is usually followed by a child who is watching the ball and not the traffic. Slow down and be prepared to stop immediately.
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16. When does a Maryland driver's license issued to a licensee under 21 expire?
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Answer D: No later than 60 days after the licensee's 21st birthday
Maryland ends a young driver's license shortly after the 21st birthday so that the markings and the alcohol restriction it carries can be replaced.
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17. When may a passenger get off the motorcycle?
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Answer D: Only after the rider has stopped, braced the machine and said so
A passenger climbing off before the rider is ready removes weight from the back of a machine the rider is still holding upright, which can drop it.
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18. How many points does Maryland assess for exceeding a posted 65 mile per hour limit by 20 miles per hour or more?
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Answer D: 5 points
Maryland singles out speeding by 20 mph or more where the posted limit is 65 mph and assesses 5 points for it.
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19. Cannabis is legal for adults in some states. What does that mean for driving?
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Answer C: Driving while impaired by it is still an offense
Legal possession has nothing to do with driving law, and every state treats driving while impaired by cannabis as an offense.
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20. What may Maryland do to a driver under 18 who violates the text messaging ban?
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Answer D: Suspend the license for up to 90 days, with a restricted license possible for work or school
Maryland allows the MVA to suspend the license of a driver under 18 for up to 90 days for this offense and to issue a restricted license for employment or school during that period.
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21. Which action becomes clearly more risky beyond this sign?
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Answer A: Using the left side of the roadway to overtake
With vehicles coming the other way on the same pavement, overtaking on the left needs enough clear road to pull out, pass and return, which is often not available.
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22. The driver of a slow farm vehicle moves partly onto the shoulder and waves you past. Who is responsible for the pass?
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Answer A: You are, so pass only if you can see that the road is clear
A courtesy wave is not a traffic control, and the driver who changes lanes is the one answerable for the maneuver.
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23. When does the alcohol restriction on a Maryland license held by a young driver expire?
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Answer A: When the licensee reaches 21
Maryland's under 21 alcohol restriction expires by operation of law when the licensee reaches the age of 21.
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24. How many points does Maryland assess for driving while under the influence of alcohol?
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Answer A: 12 points
Maryland assesses 12 points for driving under the influence of alcohol or under the influence per se, while driving while impaired carries 8 points.
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25. How does Maryland change the penalty for driving under the influence when a minor is being transported?
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Answer A: The first offense rises to 2 years in jail or a 2,000 dollar fine, or both
Maryland creates a separate offense for driving under the influence while transporting a minor, capping a first conviction at two years or 2,000 dollars or both.