Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

2. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

3. Orange construction signs warn you: Of workers and road equipment ahead. That there are driver services ahead. Of an accident ahead. That you will have to come to a complete stop shortly.

4. If there is a railroad crossing ahead and a mechanical signal warns you of an approaching train, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down, honk your horn and proceed through the crossing.

5. Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for Backing up. Crossing over. Exiting Passing.

6. What does this sign mean?

A crew at work. A blind pedestrian crosswalk. A hospital zone ahead. A flagger at a work zone.

7. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should Read the labels on the drug before driving. Drink alcohol instead. Continue to drive Drive only during daylight hours.

8. Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see-- therefore, you should: Make constant visual checks. Slow down when driving. Share a lane with motorcycles.

9. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

10. Excessive speed: Does not increase the chance of a crash. Often leads to high-risk decision-making. Increases your ability to react to a hazard.

11. Blue square or rectangular signs normally indicate: Services such as food, gas, or lodging. Construction zones. Mile markers The driver is going the wrong way.

12. You may legally block an intersection: When you entered the intersection on the green light. During rush hour traffic. Under no circumstances

13. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

14. It is night. a vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on which make it hard to see the road ahead, you should: Look ahead towards the left edge of your lane. Look straight ahead in your lane. Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane.

15. Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: There are fewer cars on the roads at night. The speed limit is increased at night. Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

16. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

17. If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight.

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. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

20. Which of the following road rules about turning is not correct? When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines. When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner sharply. When making a right turn, avoid swinging wide to the left Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from.

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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.