Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

2. Which of these is a safe driving practice? Checking your rearview mirrors frequently. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Using your high-beam lights in the fog. Tailgating.

3. What is something you should not do when passing another vehicle? Estimate how much time and space you will need to safely pass the other vehicle. Leave a good amount of space between you and the other vehicle. Make hand gestures at the other vehicle so they know that you are passing Use your turn signal to indicate that you are planning on passing. Make sure that you can see the other vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror before returning to the original lane.

4. What is the standard color for work zone activity? The color is brown. The color is orange. The color is green The color is white. The color is yellow.

5. What is required for a license applicant to get co-signed? The applicant's proof of income. The co-signer's proof of relationship to the applicant. The co-signer's bank account information The co-signer's proof of residency. The co-signer's proof of income.

6. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted If you don't feel drowsy. If it is prescribed by a physician. Under no circumstances.

7. Which of the following statements about parking is false? It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. In an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road as far away from traffic as possible. When parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb It is illegal to park on a freeway.

8. If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must Not stay in your lane. Stop at the line. Stay in your lane Make a right turn.

9. All drivers under the age of 21 have a specific restriction prohibiting them from: Driving or attempting to drive after consuming alcohol. Driving or attempting to drive before midnight. Driving or attempting to drive while smoking.

10. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are Already in a traffic circle. Already in an intersection. Going straight ahead. Turning left.

11. 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.

12. You are on a highway with two traffic lanes in your direction and you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. you should: Change lanes to the left and speed up. Slow down and pass very carefully. Stop your vehicle until you can see what happened. Stop your vehicle and call emergency services.

13. If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? One hour. Two hours. Three hours.

14. How should you react to the solid painted lines that divide the interstate entrance and the interstate itself? Cross them as you please. Cross them immediately. Do not cross them at all Only cross them when it is safe to do so. Drive over them so that you are half way between the entrance and the interstate itself.

15. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness. Coordination. All of the above

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

17. If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, it is better to Stare straight ahead. Sing along with the radio. Pull over and take a nap Change lanes frequently.

18. If you approach a stopped emergency vehicle using its visual signals: Slow down and let it pass. Increase your speed to get around the incident quickly. Move to the far lane and slow down to a safe speed.

19. 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.

20. To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by: Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed. All of the above.

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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.