Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. which way do you turn your front wheels? Left. Right. So they face straight ahead. Away from the curb.

2. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

3. If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road, you should: Continue driving because you have the right of way. Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass. Move to the right side of your lane and drive slowly. Turn your emergency indicators on.

4. When backing up your vehicle, you must Depend on your side mirrors. Not depend on your mirrors, and instead, turn your head to look through the rear window. Depend on your rearview mirror Not depend on your mirrors, and instead, honk your horn to alert pedestrians behind your vehicle.

5. If you drive up a narrow, steep road and meet a car with no room to pass: You should back down the road. The other driver should back up the road. Neither driver should back at all. You should back down the road if the other vehicle is a truck.

6. What should you do when parking your vehicle? All of the listed answers. Park as close to the curb as possible if there is a curb. Park in a designated area when required Park your car as far away from traffic as possible.

7. What should you do if stopped by a law enforcement officer for a traffic stop in maryland? All of the answers listed. Turn off the engine and radio and roll down your window. Pull to the side of the road Stay in your vehicle. Keep your hands in plain view.

8. Which of the following is true of maryland insurance requirements? The vehicle must be insured but the company does not have the be licensed in maryland. The vehicle must be insured by a company that is licensed in maryland. You are not required to carry property damage liability You are not required to carry personal injury liability. You must spend at least $200 per month on insurance.

9. How long must someone have had a maryland learner's instructional permit before they can advance to a maryland provisional license? 1 year. 9 months. 3 months There is no set time as long as they have completed an approved driver education program. 6 months.

10. Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. when the road is slippery you should: Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. Test your tires' traction while going uphill

11. Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because Motorcycles do not have signal lights. Motorcycles need the full width of the lane. Motorcyclists do not need to follow traffic rules Motorcyclists may misguide the car driver.

12. Which of the following are 3 types of intersections on the road? Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind. Blind, controlled, and diamond. Controlled, uncontrolled, and cloverleaf. Controlled, uncontrolled, and diamond.

13. If you are approaching a stop sign, you must Stop at the solid white stop line. Stop at the broken white stop line. Stop at the broken yellow stop line Stop at the edge of the road.

14. Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for Backing up. Crossing over. Exiting Passing.

15. 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.

16. Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards? Focus on the vehicle ahead. Focus on your inside mirrors. Scan ahead of your vehicle. Always use your high-beam headlights.

17. What statement about railroad crossings is not correct? Don't try to cross railroad tracks if there is not room to fully clear them. Trains can come from either direction and may be closer and faster than they appear. Trucks carrying hazardous chemicals must always stop at a railroad crossing School and commercial buses must always stop at a railroad crossing. It is ok to start across the tracks while the crossing gates are going up.

18. Where should your hands be when you are at a traffic stop? At your sides. On the window. Wherever you want On the steering wheel. One the passenger seat.

19. Which of the following is considered an open alcohol container in maryland? All of the listed answers. An empty whisky bottle. An open can of beer An open bottle of a vodka.

20. What is black ice? A thin layer of ice that is hidden on asphalt roads. Ice and slush that has gotten dirty with oil and debris. Snow that has frozen onto the side of roads Ice that is at least five inches deep. Any type of ice that can cause a car crash.

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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.