Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. ____ are yellow and diamond-shaped with black lettering or symbols. Destination signs. Service signs. Regulatory signs. Warning signs.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Which of the following are reportable medical conditions in maryland? Alcohol dependence or abuse. Cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Irregular heart rhythm Panic attack disorder. All of the answers listed.

5. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

6. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

7. When the signal is a steady green and it is safe to proceed, you may enter the intersection to ____ or ____. Back up in reverse or make a u-turn. Go straight ahead or turn. Make a u-turn or stay put Stay put or turn. None of the answers listed.

8. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

9. You must turn on your headlights when you cannot see clearly at least how many ft ahead of your vehicle? 1, 500 ft. 1000 ft. 200 ft. 500 ft. 750 ft.

10. What is the standard color for work zone activity? The color is brown. The color is orange. The color is green The color is white. The color is yellow.

11. Which of the following is true of lane driving? You may drive in more than one lane at a time. You may switch lanes without checking your surroundings. You must drive in a single lane You may share the lane with another vehicle. You may drift across lane lines.

12. Which is not a standard regulatory sign? The 4-sided, white one way sign. The eight-sided, red stop sign. The 4-sided, white speed limit sign The six-sided, yellow do not enter sign. The three-sided, white yield sign.

13. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

14. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means You are allowed to make a u-turn. You should stay in your lane. You should reduce your speed You may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.

15. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: On the high-beam setting. So other drivers can see you. To warn others of bad conditions. Only in combination with emergency lights.

16. At a stop sign, when you are waiting to turn right and a vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on, you must Press the accelerator immediately. Proceed with the turn as you are certain the other driver is turning. Turn on your headlights quickly Wait until the other driver actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

17. Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles entering the road at: Crossroads, intersections and junctions. Railroad crossings and stations. Shopping center entrances and exits. All of the above.

18. When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should Increase your speed and rush through the intersection. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. Stop and enter the intersection only when it is safe to do so Remain stopped until the light turns green.

19. In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden The vehicle ahead is making a left turn. You are on a one-way street which has two lanes. The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.

20. When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately? No, because you must first wait five seconds before proceeding. Yes, or you can be given a ticket for causing gridlock. Yes, but you must yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, because you have the right-of-way.

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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.