Maryland Motorcycle Learners Permit Test

How many seconds should you scan ahead in your path of travel?

12

What is the recommended minimum amount of follow-distance?

2 seconds minimum

How much space should rider A and rider C have between them in a group ride?

2 seconds of space

What part of the lane is the most oily?

2, center of the lane

If traffic is heavy, how much time should you allow yourself in follow distance?

3 or more seconds

Each traffic lane gives _ ____ of travel

3 paths (left, center, right)

Most riders are riding slower than __ mph when a crash occurs

30

If your group is smaller than _ or _ riders, divide it into smaller groups

4 or 5

How much time should you allow yourself in follow-distance in case you need to swerve or stop if the driver ahead should stop suddenly?

4 or more seconds

__% to __% of all riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking

40 to 45

If you must go over an obstacle, first slow down and approach as close to a ___ angle as possible

90 degree

Injuries occur in __% of motorcycle crashes and __% of car crashes that involve substance abuses

90% for bikes and 33% for cars

Whats the largest problem with passing parked cars?

A car pulling out in front of you from being parked, doing a U-turn

Your chance of falling or being involved in a crash increases whenever you ride across;

Uneven surfaces or obstacles, slippery surfaces, railroad tracks, grooves and gratings

In normal turns, the lean angle of you and the bike should;

be at the same angle

How would you get a drivers attention if you see them in a car and you do not think they see you?

beep your horn

Is it best to change gear before or mid turn?

before entering a turn

What lane position is best if you have vehicles on either side of you?

center

If you encounter a very slippery surface, slow down as much as possible, put your feet down and _____

coast

Jacket and pants should cover arms and legs __________

completely

You should wear a jacket even in warm weather to prevent ___________

dehydration

What is one of the most common causes for a new rider to crash?

entering a turn too fast

Adjust the handlebars so your hands are _____ _____ or below your elbows

even with

When coming to a stop at a light, what gear should you be in?

first

Passengers should sit as far ___ on the motorcycle

forward

If the _____ tire goes flat the steering will feel heavy

front

Which brake provides three-quarters of your total stopping power?

front brake

Gloves should be ____________ and made of leather, or similar durable material

full-fingered

There are two primary types of helmets, providing two different levels of coverage: ____ face and ____ face, also known as the three-quarter

full;open

If you experience a wobble;

grip the handgrips firmly but don't fight it, slowly let off the throttle, move your weight as far forward and down as possible, pull off the road to fix the issue

At less than 30 mph speeds, helmets can cut both the number and severity of head injuries by ____

half

You should be able to reach the handlebars and turn them lock-to-lock without-

having to stretch forward or lock your arms

Passengers should;

hold firmly on your waist, hips or belt

Where should you be positioned in your lane to prevent a car from sharing your lane?

in the center of the lane

Avoid riding on the buildup of oil and grease usually found at very busy ______ or _______

intersections, tollbooths

A primary cause of single-vehicle crashes is motorcyclists;

running wide in a curve or turn and colliding with the roadway or a fixed object

Studies show that most crash-involved riders;

under-brake the front tire and over-brake the rear & did not separate braking from swerving

If you must stop quickly while turning or riding a curve, the best technique is to;

upright the bike then brake to a stop

Sit so you can ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ the motorcycle rather than to hold yourself up

use your arms to steer

Your passenger should loosen their grip when;

you approach surface/road problems, are about to start from a stop and when you warn that you will make a sudden move

How should you brake? With the front or rear?

Always use both at the same time

If you are chased by a dog:

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up

How often should you check the follow items: wheels, cables, fasteners and fluids?

At least once a week

______, open up a 3 second following distance

At night

How do you ensure others see you on the road?

Be visible, communicate your intentions, maintain an adequate space cushion, scan your path of travel (12 seconds ahead), identify and seperate multiple hazards and be prepared to act

How often should you check your: tires, hydraulic fluids, headlights/taillights, brakes, brake-lights and turn signals?

Before every ride

When should you flash your brake light?

Before you slow more quickly than might be expected, you slow where others may not expect it, if you are being followed too closely and you are about to slow

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Cover the clutch and the brakes

What can you do to reduce reaction time in 'busy' areas/intersections?

Cover your brakes and clutch

How should hazards be handled?

Decision-making on hazards can be group together by the types of hazards but handled ONE at a time

If you are borrowing a motorcycle you are unfamiliar with, you should-

ride cautiously

What is a primary cause of motorcycle crashes involving another vehicle?

A vehicle moving out in the motorcyclists right of way (roughly 50% of all car/bike crashes)

The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?

About three quarters

How do you handle tailgaters?

Allow them to get in front of you

What is the best lane position to be in?

Always depends on the situation. There is no 'best' position

One out of every ____ motorcycle crashes results in head or neck injuries

Five

What will cause a motorcycle to lurch?

If you downshift too quickly

What should your lane position provide?

Increase visibility to see and be seen, Avoid others blind spots, Avoid surface hazards, Protect your lane from other drivers, Communicate your intentions, Avoid wind blast from other vehicles, Provide an alternate path of travel

If you accidentally lock the rear brake on a good traction surface, what should you do?

Keep it locked until you have completely stopped

When passing parked cars, where should you be positoned?

Left side of the lane (to avoid doors opening, people getting out or in cars and people stepping between cars)

To swerve correctly:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn

When passing what position in the lane should you be in?

Ride in the left of the lane to increase your line of sight and to make you more visable

What is the 3 step process to making good judgements?

SEE

What does SEE stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute

If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Shift your weight toward the good tire

Most crashes happen on _____ trips (less than five miles long)

Short

What should you do at night to adjust your riding?

Slow down, increase distance, use the car ahead of you (watch their taillights for movement up and down to predict bumps, etc), use your high beam (when you are not meeting or following a car)

What are the 4 steps to safely execute turns?

Slow, Look, Press, Roll

When first starting out riding, you should;

Start with your wrist down and knuckles up on the throttle

Where should beginners be placed while in a group ride?

The inexperienced riders should be placed just behind the leader up front so experienced riders can observe them from behind

Who sets the pace in a group ride?

The last person (tailender) sets the pace

When passing or being passed, what should you avoid?

The other vehicle, extended mirrors, objects thrown from windows, blasts of wind from larger vehicles

What does a cushion of space around you allow you?

Time to react and Space to maneuver

When riding you should;

Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going

When should you use your high beam?

When you are not meeting or following another car

When should you check your mirrors?

When you are stopped at an intersection, before you change lanes and before you slow down

It is MOST important to flash your brake light when:

You will be slowing suddenly

The best protection you can have on a bike is;

a cushion of space

Passengers can get on only;

after starting the engine

A 12-ounce can of beer, a mixed drink with one shot of liquor and a 5ounce glass of wine;

all contain the same amount of alcohol

Boots should be sturdy, extended above your ______ and soles made of a hard non-slip material

ankles

When being passed by a vehicle, do NOT;

move into the right side of the lane (this will invite them to cut into your lane too early)

When is lane sharing allowed?

never

Your best path may not always follow the curve of the road

okay thanks for the good info that is 100% on the test

In slow turns you can counterbalance, meaning;

only the bike is leaned as you keep your body straight as you shift your weight to the outside peg

Textile jackets are designed to protect without getting you ________

over-heated

What lane position should you be in if there is a potential hazard on your right?

path 1 or 2 (left, center)

What lane position should you be in when there is a potential problem on your left?

path 2 or 3 (center, right)

If the ____ tire goes flat, the motorcycle may jerk or sway from side to side

rear

How should you park your bike?

rear tire to the curb at a 45 degree angle

If you must brake while leaning, apply light brakes and reduce the throttle. As you slow you should;

reduce lean angle and progressively brake harder as you upright the bike

If the front wheel locks while braking, you should;

release the front brake immediately, then reapply firmly

More than half of all crashes occur on motorcycles ridden by the operator for less than ___ months

six

Sit far enough forward so that arms are _______ ____ when you hold the handlegrips

slightly bent

When seated on the motorcycle, your feet should reach and be flat on the ground with your legs-

slightly bent at the knee

If either tire goes flat; hold handlebars firmly, ease off the throttle, keep a straight course (brake on the tire that isn't flat if needed) and then

slow down to a stop on the side of the road

When being passed, what position of the lane should you be in?

stay center to avoid putting yourself in a dangerous situation

When coming to a stop behind a car at a stoplight, where can you stop that the driver in front would most likely see you?

stop center, putting yourself directly in their rear-view mirror (where they are most likely to see you)

When it is raining, the safest place to ride is;

the tire tracks of the vehicle in front of you

No matter what the speed, helmeted riders are _____ times more likely to survive head injuries than those not wearing helmets at the time of the crash

three