Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness and concentration. Reaction time and coordination. All of the above are affected

2. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, use: The lane closest to the left curb. Any lane as long as it is safe. The lane closest to the right curb. Any lane that is not occupied.

3. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are Already in a traffic circle. Already in an intersection. Going straight ahead. Turning left.

4. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

5. A pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right-of-way: At marked crosswalks only. At marked or unmarked crosswalks. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs. Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

6. Which of the following are legal uses of cell phones while driving? Use of a hand-held phone, over 18. Use of a hand-held phone, under 18. Use of a hands-free device, under 18 Use of a hands-free device, over 18.

7. When you are towing a trailer: You must not drive faster than 45 mph. The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed. You must have special permission from the state to do so. All of the above.

8. If you see red reflectors facing you in the pavement edge line, this means you are: Approaching a busy intersection. Approaching a stop sign. Facing traffic the wrong way. In a no-passing zone.

9. Which of the following is not a good practice to follow for defensive driving? Adjust your speed, position, and direction to respond to roadway conditions, enhance vehicle control, and increase response time. Assume that other drivers will do what they are supposed to do. None of the answers listed Let other drivers know your intentions by using turn signals. Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and other roadway users.

10. Which of the following will help you avoid getting rear-ended? Signaling at least 100 feet before turning. Decreasing your following distance. Quickly pumping your brakes just before turning. Driving slower than other traffic.

11. When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must Use the same lane as a motorcyclist. Use the rightmost lane to pass. Not pass in an adjacent lane Pass in an adjacent lane.

12. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Accelerate to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

13. How may a co-signer cancel a minor's license? A co-signer does not have the authorization to cancel a minor's license. By calling the motor vehicle administration. All of the answers listed By submitting a written request to the motor vehicle administration. Send the license back to the department of motor vehicles.

14. Which of the following is a correct step of the procedure for exiting the interstate? Begin slowing when you enter the deceleration lane. Stop your vehicle. None of the answers listed Back up in the deceleration lane. Increase your speed to exit the interstate as quickly as possible and get out of the way of other vehicles on the interstate.

15. Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) The breathalyzer is a test of a person's bac. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. Bac levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your bac.

16. Driving slower than other traffic tends to: Make an accident more likely to happen. Make an accident less likely to happen. Not change the chances of having an accident. Is a defensive driving technique.

17. Blue square or rectangular signs normally indicate: Services such as food, gas, or lodging. Construction zones. Mile markers The driver is going the wrong way.

18. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

19. 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.

20. Which of the following is true of stopping on an interstate? Both stopping is prohibited on the interstate and stopping on the shoulder may be done in the event of an emergency. None of the answers listed. Stopping on the interstate is prohibited You may stop on the interstate as long as you put on your emergency flashers. Stopping on the shoulder may only be done in the event of an emergency.

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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.