Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Accelerate rapidly to improve traction.

3. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

4. Which of the following can a person under the age of 18 do while driving with a cell phone? Answering, but not making outgoing, calls from a parent or guardian. Using a hands-free device to make calls to relatives. Text messaging a family member None of the answers listed. Text messaging a friend.

5. To avoid sudden last-minute moves, how far ahead should you look when scanning the road for hazards? 4 to six seconds. Six to eight seconds. 10 to 15 seconds. 15 to 30 seconds.

6. When driving on a one-way street with 3 or more lanes of traffic, you must use The outside lanes for through travel and turning. The outside lanes for through travel and the center lanes for turning. The center lanes for through travel and turning The outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.

7. In maryland, if you are convicted of a drunk or drugged offense when a child or children are in the vehicle, your fine and jail time may be increased by a factor of what by a judge in court? 1.50 10.00 2.00 5.00 3.00

8. Which of these is recommended for driving at night on a dimly lit street? Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you will not be blinded. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights. Always use high-beam headlights.

9. What does this green arrow sign indicate to a driver?

Turn in the direction of the arrow. Stop at the sign. Do not make a left turn Clear the intersection immediately.

10. For best protection from an airbag how far should your chest be from the steering wheel? 10-12 inches. 16-18 inches. At least 24 inches. 4-6 inches.

11. 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.

12. What is one thing you should not do when entering a roundabout? Enter the roundabout whenever you want. Yield to any pedestrians in the roundabout. Wait for a suitable gap in traffic Keep to the right of the roundabout center. Reduce your overall speed.

13. What do pedestrian crosswalk lines look like? Dotted, white lines. Dotted, yellow lines. Solid, yellow lines Solid, red lines. Solid, white lines.

14. Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely is: Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine. Against the law. Against the law, unless you carry the prescription with you.

15. You may drive in a bike lane: During rush hour traffic if bicycles are not present. No more than 200 feet before making right turn. Whenever bicycles are not present. Any time.

16. The 'three-second rule' applies to the space ____ of your vehicle. To the sides. Ahead. In back. All around.

17. 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.

18. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Causes traffic congestion. Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions. Prevents rear-end collisions.

19. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic. Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop. Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

20. You should ____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle. Warn the oncoming vehicle to stop. Move to the shoulder of the road and yield. Move into the adjacent lane. Yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle.

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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.