Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. Should you drive slower than other traffic that is traveling within the speed limit? Yes. it makes the other traffic drive slower, too. No. you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes. it is safer than driving too fast. Yes, provided you are not driving in the far left lane.

3. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

4. When riding a bicycle on the road, when should you signal your turns? It's not necessary to signal for turns since you are on a bicycle. Only when you are turning right. Only when you are turning left. You should always signal when you are turning. Only when turning at an intersection.

5. What are mile marker signs? None of the answers listed. They indicate how many miles you have personally driven since you left your house. They are old signs and are to be ignored They mark how many meters you've traveled. They indicate how many miles until the next rest stop.

6. How might a driver manage risk while operating a motor vehicle? All of the answers listed. Keep a safe following distance. Do not assume another driver's actions Use your turn signals. Adjust speed and position relative to your surroundings.

7. You may legally park in front of a driveway: Under no circumstances. As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes. If the driveway is in front of your house. If the driveway belongs to your friends.

8. What happens if a driver with a provisional license under the age of 18 receives a moving violation as their first offense and gets convicted? Their license is revoked until passing a test. Their license is suspended for 180 days. Their license is suspended for 30 days They must complete a driver improvement program.

9. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, before driving a car you should: Drive on the interstate so you can let off steam. Play the radio loud so you won't think about it. Take a few minutes to cool off

10. When turning left at an intersection: You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

11. You are driving defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead of you. Stare at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards. All of the above.

12. Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol The amount of food in the stomach. The body weight of an individual. How much time passes between drinks All 3 choices.

13. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

14. A steady green arrow on a traffic signal indicates: That it is legal to turn, but you still must yield to pedestrians or cars still in the intersection. That pedestrians may cross from that side only. That traffic on the cross road is one way in that direction That you may turn in that direction with impunity.

15. The suspension of a maryland driver's license is the ____ withdrawal of the privilege to operate a motor vehicle. Is the annual. Is the permanent. None of the answers listed Is the temporary.

16. On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make ____ from the center lane. Frequent stops. Right turns. Left turns. U-turns.

17. What is an important step in turning? Check traffic in all directions. Increase your speed. Always move to the left lane.

18. If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to: Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn. Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn. Violate the 4-second following distance rule. Honk your horn at the truck driver.

19. Stopping distances and severity of crashes: Decrease as vehicle speed increases. Are not affected by vehicle speed. Increase as vehicle speed increases.

20. 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.

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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.