Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. Orange colored signs and flags mean that you must be alert for: Road closures. Changed road conditions and/or road workers. Speed zones. High occupancy lanes.

2. This sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle means

The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph. The vehicle can travel faster than 25 mph. The vehicle can travel faster than 55 mph.

3. Changing from one lane to another is best done: Gradually and carefully. When a car is in your blind spot. Quickly and often.

4. 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.

5. What must you do as soon as you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching? If possible, move into a lane away from the emergency vehicle. Clear intersections. Move as close as possible to the edge of the road Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. All of the answers listed.

6. What should you do when you are driving in thick fog with almost no visibility? Continue driving and turn on your high beams. Increase your driving speed to get to your destination quicker. None of the answers listed Pull your vehicle completely off the road and turn on your emergency flashers.

7. Which of the following hand signals would a driver use to indicate that s/he is turning left? Right hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still. Left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still. Left hand and arm down, keeping hand and arm still. Left hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still.

8. How tall does a child need to be to no longer ride in a child safety seat? 3'0'. 3'7'. 4'9' 4'1'. 5'9'.

9. The road edge on the right side is marked by a ____ line. Broken white. Solid yellow. Solid white. Broken yellow.

10. 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.

11. To ensure the lane next to you is clear when you want to change lanes, you should: Turn your head and look over the right shoulder. Look into the rearview mirror only. Turn your head and look in the lane you are going to enter. Turn your head and look over your left shoulder.

12. A barrier of grass, concrete, or other material separating two roadways, including interstate highways is known as A gore area. A crosswalk. A median A shoulder.

13. When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: As soon as the train has passed your roadway. Only when the train is completely out of sight. Only when you can see clearly in both directions. Only if it is not raining.

14. You see a car approaching from the rear, but when you check your mirror again before changing lanes, you no longer see it. you should: Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot. Signal, honk your horn, and change lanes slowly. Accelerate to change lanes quicker.

15. What does a flashing yellow signal mean on a traffic light? Make a complete stop and yield to all other traffic. Stop and wait for the green light. Slow down and proceed cautiously The signal is about to change to red.

16. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

17. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks? Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Motorcyclists always have the right-of-way.

18. If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should Pull your vehicle forward. Pull your vehicle to the right. Pull your vehicle to the left Make a quick u-turn.

19. Vehicles approaching a bus going the other way, with red lights flashing, may pass under what circumstances? This is never permitted. When no children appear to be crossing the road. When on the other side of a divided highway When visibility is excellent.

20. You may cross solid yellow lines: To pass traffic moving in the same direction. During daylight hours only. At any time. When making turns.

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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.