Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. When near a large truck, what is a good thing to do? Check to see if you can see the driver's face in his rear view mirror. Cross behind a backing up truck. Stay to the right of the trailer of the truck Ride close to the rear of a truck. Quickly get in front of the truck when passing.

2. What does this diamond-shaped sign mean?

Traffic police ahead. A traffic island ahead. An emergency vehicle ahead. A flagger ahead.

3. When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ____ feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction. 300 400 200 100

4. You may pass if the line dividing two lanes is a ____ line. Broken white. Double solid yellow. Solid yellow. Solid white.

5. What is the best way to drive at a safe speed. Drive at the speed that most of the traffic is moving, no matter what. Drive at the speed that most of the traffic is moving, up to the posted speed limit. Drive at least 10 mph slower than the posted speed limit Drive at the posted speed limit. Drive at least 5 mph slower than the posted speed limit.

6. Drivers in maryland are considered under the influence of alcohol when their BAC is at least: 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.10 0.08

7. If you wish to enter an expressway or freeway, you must ____ before merging with the traffic. Move to the right-hand lane. Move to the acceleration lane. Move to the deceleration lane. Reduce your speed.

8. In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you: Stay within that speed range. Drive a few miles per hour faster than most. Drive a few miles per hour slower than most.

9. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates) Always bring the car to a complete stop. Slow down and be prepared to stop. Do nothing-- all railroad crossings have signals Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly.

10. 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.

11. You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken. Yellow line next to the other side of the road is broken. Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass.

12. What must an individual do to convert their out-of-country license to a maryland driver's license? All of the answers listed. Knowledge test. Vision test Driving skills test. Mva approved 3 hour alcohol and drug education program.

13. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. Stop with part of the car on the roadway to warn other drivers. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

14. 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.

15. What is 'hydroplaning?' A car that turns into a plane. When the car rides on a cushion of water and tires lose contact with the ground resulting in loss of control. None of the answers listed Planning the usage of water. A plane that can land in the water.

16. If the vehicle is equipped with air bags: Seat belts should be worn behind the back. Seat belts should still be worn. Seat belts do not need to be worn.

17. Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate The left edge of a roadway. A stop line at the stop sign. A no-passing zone The right edge of a roadway.

18. The first rule of a safe and legal turn is To cut corners while turning. To move into the proper lane well before the turn. To increase the speed To reduce the speed.

19. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving? Concentrate on steering and seeing the road. Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction. Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road, turn on flashers. All of the above.

20. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

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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.