Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. Allow at least ____ of clearance between your car and a bicyclist when passing. 1 ft. 2 ft. 1.5 ft. 6 inches. 3 ft.

2. 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.

3. If a bicycle rider near you is a child: Beep your horn. Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle. Expect the unexpected.

4. 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.

5. Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times. May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane. Always have the right-of-way.

6. When driving through fog or rain, it is advisable to: Turn on your parking lights only. Turn on your 4-way hazard lights. Turn on your headlights to low-beam.

7. What should one do when at a flashing red signal? Come to a complete stop, and then start up immediately. Come to a complete stop, check for other cars, and then start up when it is clear. . Stop only if you see other traffic Come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and other cars, and then start up when it is clear. Slow down to less than 10 mph and stop only if you see other traffic.

8. Why do mile markers exist? For highway construction crews. So police can more easily catch people committing traffic violations. They serve no real purpose To provide a referential location point for drivers when they require assistance. To look at something when you're bored.

9. When approaching a curve or hilltop and you can not clearly view the road ahead, you should: Slow down so you can stop if necessary. Use your high beam lights to be more visible. Pull over and wait for conditions to improve. Honk the horn so other drivers notice you.

10. The proper way in which to make a right turn is: Signal and get into the lane nearest the right curb. Approach the corner in the lane nearest the right curb, but move over toward the middle of the street before turning. Slow down and get into the lane nearest the centerline

11. At dawn or dusk, and in rain, fog or snow, it can be hard to see other drivers and be seen by them. a good way to let other drivers know you are present is to: Use your horn every once in a while. Turn on your parking lights. Turn on your high beam headlights. Turn on your low beam headlights.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by Turning on your car radio. Slowing down so you can react better. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

15. Which of the following are examples of driving defensively? All of the answers listed. Observing your surroundings. Letting other drivers know your intentions by using turn signals Being ready to adjust your speed according to roadway conditions. Scanning the roadway ahead of you.

16. 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.

17. When entering an interstate highway, you should: Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 mph before entering traffic lane

18. 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.

19. When should you switch on your high-beam headlights? When you drive in construction areas. Where there may be people along the side of the road. When you drive on unfamiliar roads. All of the above.

20. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through 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.