Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. If a bicycle rider near you is a child: Beep your horn. Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle. Expect the unexpected.

2. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

3. At what speed is it safest to drive in traffic? Faster than the rest of traffic. Slower than the rest of traffic. The same speed as the majority of traffic as long as it's within the speed limit Whatever the speed limit is. It doesn't matter.

4. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

5. What does a flashing yellow 'x' signal mean in maryland? None of the answers listed. That you must proceed with caution and make no turns. That you must make a complete stop That you should exit the lane as soon as it is safe to do so. That you use the lane for a left turn.

6. What is the 'passenger restriction' on provisional license drivers? Unless a direct family member, provisional license drivers cannot have passengers under age 16 for the first five months of their provisional license. Unless a direct family member, provisional license drivers cannot have passengers under age 16 for the first nine months of their provisional license. Unless a direct family member, provisional license drivers cannot have passengers under age 18 for the first five months of their provisional license Unless a direct family member, provisional license drivers cannot have passengers under age 16 for the first year of their provisional license. Unless a direct family member, provisional license drivers cannot have passengers under age 18 for the first year of their provisional license.

7. If you wish to enter an expressway or freeway, you must ____ before merging with the traffic. Move to the right-hand lane. Move to the acceleration lane. Move to the deceleration lane. Reduce your speed.

8. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: The stop arm is retracted. All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

9. When parallel parking, how close to the curb must the car be? Within 10 inches. Within 6 inches. Within 12 inches. Within 8 inches. Within 15 inches.

10. What do orange traffic signs indicate in maryland? Road user services like food, gas, and more. None of the answers listed. School, pedestrian, and bicycle information Speed limit and other regulatory signs.

11. A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for

Left turns only. Passing. Right turns only All of these.

12. What should you do when driving at night? All of the answers listed. Increase your following distance. Looking slightly to the right during incoming traffic Use your headlights. Keep your eyes focused on the road in front of you.

13. ____ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones. Barricades. Vertical panels. Drums. Flashing arrow signs.

14. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. you should: Make eye contact and then pass him/her. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street. Slow down as you pass him/her

15. If you are approaching a railroad crossing with red flashing lights, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down before crossing. Proceed without stopping if you cannot see the train coming.

16. When driving through fog or rain, it is advisable to: Turn on your parking lights only. Turn on your 4-way hazard lights. Turn on your headlights to low-beam.

17. If you are approaching a stop sign, you must Stop at the solid white stop line. Stop at the broken white stop line. Stop at the broken yellow stop line Stop at the edge of the road.

18. Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because Motorcycles do not have signal lights. Motorcycles need the full width of the lane. Motorcyclists do not need to follow traffic rules Motorcyclists may misguide the car driver.

19. A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that He/she must increase speed. The left-turn signal is about to change to red. Oncoming traffic is stopped, and he/she may turn left None of the above.

20. Collisions can happen more often when: One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes. All vehicles are traveling about the same speed. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

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To operate a motorcycle in Maryland, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). At age 15 years and nine months, you can apply for a motorcycle learner's permit. At age 16 ½, you can apply for a Class M license or endorsement. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. If you are a new driver under the age of 18, you must complete a driver's education course. New drivers, regardless of age, must also pass the Class C Maryland knowledge exam. To receive a Class M license or motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the driving test, and pay the fees. Applicants under the age of 18 must also complete a motorcycle driver safety course. The knowledge and driving tests are waived for drivers over the age of 18 who complete the course.

The tests are taken at your local MVA. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 22 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam is a demonstration of the skills needed to operate a motorcycle. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.