Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving? No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control. No, unless you want to coast downhill. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard.

2. On a roadway, what does a single broken yellow line indicate? None of the answers listed. Separation of lanes on a roadway where travel is in opposite directions. You must travel faster You must travel slower. The road is a raceway.

3. What should you do if an oncoming car at night approaches with its high-beams on? Flash your high-beams quickly at the other driver. Look to the right lane or right edge of the road. Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane. Look to the left lane or left edge of the road.

4. Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should Sound your horn. Turn on your 4-way flasher. Look for traffic by turning your head Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror.

5. You drive defensively when you: Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. Always put one car length between you and the car ahead

6. 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.

7. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

8. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that Passing is not permitted on either side. Passing is permitted on both sides. Passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line Passing is permitted on the side of the solid line, but not on the side of the broken line.

9. When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane, you should: Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Speed up to get through the intersection. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Make a protected turn since you have the right-of-way over all vehicles and pedestrians.

10. When a red light flashes at a railroad crossing, you must: Stop only if you see a train coming. Stop 10 ft behind the signal. Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing.

11. Orange signs always indicate which of the following? Construction and maintenance. General warnings. Road services Guidance information. Prohibitions and warnings.

12. This round sign indicates that

There is a railroad crossing ahead. The road ahead is under repair. The road ahead is closed. There is a roundabout ahead.

13. If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front wheels? Towards the road. Parallel to the road. Towards the side of the road. Either way, since there is no curb.

14. Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer. Sport utility vehicles carrying 4 or more persons. Vans and buses.

15. When proceeding through a steady green arrow, remember that you must yield to all ____ and ____ already in the intersection. Animals and pedestrians. Pedestrians and birds. None of the answers listed Vehicles and animals. Pedestrians and vehicles.

16. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: Taking a cold shower. Waiting several hours. Drinking several cups of coffee.

17. If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within A marked crosswalk. An intersection. An unmarked crosswalk All of the above.

18. What kinds of signs are used to indicate emergency traffic incidents? Bright blue signs. Bright green signs. Fluorescent yellow signs Dark red signs. Fluorescent pink signs.

19. You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Follow small passenger car. Are crowded by a tailgater. Drive slower than the posted speed limit. All of the above.

20. When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane. Should expect other drivers to make room for you to enter 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.