Free Maryland Motorcycle Practice Test (2026)
Study for the Maryland Class M motorcycle license (or Class M added to your driver's license) knowledge test: a Maryland module on the state's helmet, permit and rider-course rules, core lessons on safe riding, instant explanations and a timed simulation.
Maryland motorcycle license at a glance
Vision screening (20/40 in each eye, 140-degree field of vision) and the Class M knowledge test: 25 questions, 20 minutes, 88% (22 correct) to pass. Then an on-cycle skills test at the MVA unless you have a Motorcycle Safety Program completion certificate. If you have never held a license, you must also pass the Class C knowledge test.
Maryland motorcycle rules
| Rule | In Maryland |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 16 years old; riders under 18 must first complete the Motorcycle Safety Program's Basic Rider Course. |
| Helmet and eye protection | Universal helmet law: every operator and passenger must wear a DOT-compliant helmet (FMVSS 218). Operators must also wear MVA-approved eye protection (face shield, goggles or impact-resistant glasses); without it, the motorcycle's windscreen must be mounted high enough to protect your face and eyes. mva.maryland.gov |
| Rider training course | Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course (BRC), or the Basic Rider Course 2 License Waiver for experienced riders. It is required for riders under 18. With a valid completion certificate you can add Class M to your Maryland license without a learner's permit, knowledge test or skills test. The certificate is valid for 6 months. mva.maryland.gov |
| Skills test waiver | Yes (required under 18) |
Maryland motorcycle permit restrictions
- You must ride under the immediate supervision of a licensed motorcyclist who is at least 21 and has held a motorcycle license for at least 3 years. They may ride as your passenger, on another motorcycle, or follow nearby on foot or in another vehicle.
- The only passenger you may carry is that qualified supervising motorcyclist.
- If you already have a license, a learner's permit for a new class (Type 2) is valid for up to 180 days, and you must hold it at least 14 days before the skills test.
- If you fail the skills test, you may retest the next day if an appointment is available; after a second failure you must wait at least 7 calendar days.
How to get a Maryland Class M motorcycle license (or Class M added to your driver's license)
- Study the Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual.
- Decide your route: a Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course (required under 18), the same-day FAST TRACK program, or a Class M learner's permit plus an MVA skills test.
- Schedule a motorcycle appointment at an MVA branch and bring your documents (use the myMVA Document Guide).
- Pass the vision screening and the 25-question Class M knowledge test to get your Class M learner's permit, unless you already have a course completion certificate.
- Practice with a qualified supervising motorcyclist, then pass the skills test on your own registered, insured motorcycle while wearing a helmet, eye protection, long pants and over-the-ankle footwear.
- Pay the fee. The M is added to your driver's license (or you receive a Class M license) by mail in about 7-10 business days.
Tip: Many motorcycle crashes involve a car turning left in front of the rider. Expect questions about being seen, lane position and intersections, in addition to the state rules above.
Sample Maryland motorcycle questions
1. To pass Maryland's Class M knowledge test, how many of the 25 questions must you answer correctly?
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 25
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Correct answer: 22. You must answer 22 of 25 questions correctly, a score of 88%. Source: mva.maryland.gov
2. In Maryland, who must complete the Motorcycle Safety Program's Basic Rider Course before getting a motorcycle license?
- Every applicant, regardless of age
- Riders under 18
- Riders over 50
- Only riders of three-wheeled motorcycles
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Correct answer: Riders under 18. Riders under 18 must complete the Basic Rider Course. For riders 18 and older the course is encouraged but not required. Source: mva.maryland.gov
3. Who must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Maryland?
- All operators and passengers
- Only riders under 21
- Only riders with a learner's permit
- Only the operator, not passengers
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Correct answer: All operators and passengers. No one may operate or ride a motorcycle in Maryland without a helmet that meets the federal FMVSS 218 standard. Source: mva.maryland.gov
Topics covered on the knowledge test
- Protective gear: helmets, eye protection and clothing
- Controls, pre-ride inspection (T-CLOCS) and starting out
- Lane position, following distance and being seen
- Braking, swerving and cornering
- Intersections, blind spots and road hazards
- Carrying passengers and cargo
- Group riding, alcohol and fatigue
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a learner's permit if I take the Basic Rider Course?
If you are 18 or older and already have a Maryland driver's license, a valid course completion certificate lets you add Class M without a permit, knowledge test or skills test. The certificate expires 6 months after the course. If this will be your first license of any kind, you still need a motorcycle learner's permit.
What is FAST TRACK?
FAST TRACK lets you take the Class M knowledge test and the riding test at the MVA on the same day, with no learner's permit and no 14-day wait. You can retry either test once that day. The completion certificate is valid only that day at that branch.
Is lane splitting legal in Maryland?
No. The Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual says lane sharing is prohibited in Maryland; cars and motorcycles each need a full lane.
Is this motorcycle practice test free?
Yes. Every lesson, practice round and simulation is free, with no sign-up.
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Official sources
- Official Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual (DL-001)
- Maryland rider training
- Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration
- Maryland motorcycle rules
The Maryland rules and questions on this page were checked in October 2026 against the official motorcycle manual, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration website or Maryland law. When a detail is not published by an official source, we leave it out instead of guessing. Confirm current rules with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration. PracticePermit.us is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.
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