The official book the Maryland motorcycle knowledge test is based on — where to get it and how to study it.
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration publishes the current motorcycle manual on its official site. Always study the latest edition.
Every question on the Maryland motorcycle knowledge test is drawn from the official motorcycle operator manual — a different book from the regular car driver handbook. Always study the most recent edition published by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, because rules and numbers change between revisions.
Read one chapter at a time, then test that chapter with the practice test before moving on. Pay extra attention to chapters on gear, the pre-ride inspection, hazard awareness (SEE), and emergency maneuvers — these are the most heavily tested sections. Score 21 of 25 correct (84%) to pass.
Source: Test details are confirmed on the official agency page. The motorcycle knowledge test requires 84% to pass — 21 of 25 correct. The 88% threshold (22 correct) applies to the standard Class C learner's permit, not the motorcycle test. Maryland adopts FMVSS 218 as the helmet standard and also requires approved eye protection unless the motorcycle has an approved windscreen at the proper height. The Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course (BRC) or Alternate Basic Rider Course (ABRC) waives the on-cycle skills test at the MVA. Lane sharing is prohibited.