Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. To avoid getting rear-ended by another vehicle in an emergency, you should: Turn your head and look over your shoulder. Check your rearview mirror often. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times.

2. When the signal is a steady green and it is safe to proceed, you may enter the intersection to ____ or ____. Back up in reverse or make a u-turn. Go straight ahead or turn. Make a u-turn or stay put Stay put or turn. None of the answers listed.

3. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

4. What should you do when turning? All of the answers listed. Ensure that it is safe to make the turn. Ensure your speed is safe for the turn Look for signs and signals that inform you of when you may turn or if you may not turn. Turn on your turn signal in advance of the turn.

5. Drivers must maintain windshield wipers in good operating condition because They increase the stopping distance of the vehicle. They keep the rain and snow off the windshield. They absorb moisture from the atmosphere They increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle.

6. Which of the following is not a true statement about safety belts? They slow your body down with your car. Seat belts should be worn low and snug on the hips and tight across the shoulder. You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt. They keep you from being thrown out of the car.

7. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

8. What does this warning sign mean?

A hill or slope ahead. The road is slippery when wet. Heavy vehicles are not allowed. A winding road ahead.

9. How long must someone have had a maryland learner's instructional permit before they can advance to a maryland provisional license? 1 year. 9 months. 3 months There is no set time as long as they have completed an approved driver education program. 6 months.

10. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

11. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

12. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Accelerate rapidly to improve traction.

13. Which of these statements is true about large trucks: They all have air brakes which allow them to stop quickly. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

14. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection: You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Pedestrians must wait for you to cross. You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

15. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

16. What does this green arrow sign indicate to a driver?

Turn in the direction of the arrow. Stop at the sign. Do not make a left turn Clear the intersection immediately.

17. What is the meaning of a steady yellow arrow signal at a traffic light? It means that the signal will be changing, and you should slow down and proceed with caution. It signals the drivers to come to a complete stop. None of the answers listed It signals the drivers to proceed with caution through the intersection in the direction of the arrow.

18. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Station wagon. Large tour bus. Passenger car. All of the above.

19. Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is: Crossing any street. In a marked crosswalk. In any crosswalk or intersection.

20. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

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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.