Maryland MVA Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

There are 25 questions on the Maryland MVA motorcycle test, and you will need to answer at least 21 correctly to get a passing score (84%). The questions in our sample tests are nearly identical to those on the official MD MC test.

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What to expect on the official MD motorcycle permit test

Number of
questions:

Correct answers
needed to pass:

Passing
score:

84%

Minimum age
to apply:

15 3/4years

Sample practice test

Why should you avoid following closely behind any vehicles towing or hauling items?

AExhaust emissions can make it difficult to breathe

BDebris and loose items can place you in unavoidable dangerous situations

What does extra weight on a motorcycle change?

AIt reduces the braking distance

BIt improves handling

CIt helps you accelerate faster

DIt negatively affects your handling, braking, and acceleration

How can you calculate the following distance?

APick a moving object and count the seconds until you pass the same object

BYour following distance is sufficient when you can’t read the number plate of the vehicle in front

CPick a stationary object and count the seconds until you pass the same object

You should always reduce your speed when traveling in fog. Why?

AThe brakes won’t work as well due to the moist air

BYou may be blinded by other road users’ headlights

CIt's harder to see what's ahead

The rate of alcohol consumption:

AWill affect your BAC level

BWill not affect your BAC level

A police car behind you signals you to pull over. What should you do?

ATurn right at the next intersection

BPull over and stop on the right

CStop immediately in your lane

You've notified the emergency services about a crash scene where there's a badly wounded motorcyclist. What should you do next?

ACheck if his/her airway is open

BNothing, wait for the emergency services to arrive

CCheck if he/she is bleeding or has any bruises

DLook for any witnesses

How much is the stopping distance affected when driving in heavy rain?

AIt’s halved

BIt isn’t affected

CIt’s doubled

You arrive at a traffic light intersection. A law enforcement officer signals for you to proceed through the intersection against a red light. What should you do?

AFollow the officer’s instructions

BWait for the traffic light to change to green before proceeding

What is meant by "dragging the rear brake?

AUtilizing the rear brake to control the speed and stability of the motorcycle

BUtilizing only the front brake to control the speed and stability of the motorcycle

CUtilizing the rear brake to quickly come to a stop

You’re approaching a curve with poor visibility. Which statement is true?

AMaintain a safe speed and keep to the left

BDrive near the middle of the road to see more of the road ahead

CMaintain a safe speed and keep to the right

You’re driving in slow-moving traffic and you will be forced to pass the railroad track at a very low speed. What should you do?

AStop before the tracks and wait for a large enough gap on the other side

BCross the tracks as fast as possible

CContinue driving as normal

What does the three-step process "SEE" stand for?

AStop, evaluate, execute

BStraighten, expect, execute

CSearch, evalute, execute

How often should you check the following items; cables, fasteners, fluid levels, wheels.

AOnce a day

BOnce a week

COnce a month

DOnce a year

How can you signal to drivers behind to let them know that you will be slowing down or stopping?

AForcefully press the brakes to slow down by 20-30 mph so drivers behind understand they too have to slow down

BGently tap the brakes a few times so the brake lights activate

CActivate your emergency flashers

In which lane should riders be positioned at a blind intersection?

AThe right lane

BThe left lane

CThe lane that brings you into the another driver's field of vision the earliest

Which of the following may affect your riding strategy?

APotholes

BTrees

CGuardrails

DAll of the above

What is ‘tailgating’?

AIncreasing and decreasing speed unexpectedly

BFollowing too closely behind a vehicle

CAnother word for defensive driving

DReversing around a corner

Which of the following do you normally NOT have to look out for in the middle of the road?

AGrease and oil buildups

BPotholes

CGlass from broken mirrors

You are riding at night. What should you do?

ADrive at the posted speed limit as its designed to be the perfect speed for day or night

BDecrease your speed so you can react in time to objects on the road

CDecrease your following distance to the vehicle in front so you can use its lights to see farther up the road

Is the Maryland Written Motorcycle Test Hard?

With the operator manual as your only study tool, the written test might be harder than it needs to be. However, with Zutobi, you can learn material in a way that makes information easy to understand and easy to remember. So, on test day, you’ll be confident you used your time productively and will be able to easily recall what you’ve learned.

Pass Your 2025 Maryland Motorcycle Permit Test with Zutobi

Whether you’re getting behind the wheel of a car for the first time, or are in the beginning stages of earning you Maryland motorcycle license, Zutobi can help you pass your permit test with these features:

Our Maryland motorcycle permit practice tests simulate the real written test so there won’t be any surprises on test day.
Our fun learning levels will keep you engaged in what you’re learning with the opportunity to earn points and level-up.

Our material is test-relevant and useful. From traffic laws to road signs, learn all you need to know to stay safe on the roadways and pass your permit test.
We provide answers and explanations to all of the multiple choice questions so you can check your work and learn from your mistakes.

How Can I Get My Motorcycle License in Maryland?

Once you’ve taken and passed your motorcycle permit test, here are your next steps to get your motorcycle license:

You can apply for a motorcycle endorsement on an already valid Maryland driver’s license, or you can apply for a Class M license which is a stand alone motorcycle license.
Keep in mind, a Class M license only allows you to operate a motorcycle, not any other kind of vehicle.
If you are under 18, you must take the Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program’s Basic Rider course.
If you’re 18 or older and you’ve completed a Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program course, you will not have to obtain a learner’s permit, take a written test or driving skills test.
You will have to pass a vision screening upon your application whether your exams have been waived or not.

Try Our FREE Maryland Motorcycle Practice Test Today

You can test your knowledge with our free Maryland motorcycle practice test, then sign up for our driving course. With our fun, engaging application, and bite-sized pieces of information, Zutobi can help you ace your motorcycle permit test on your first try.

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