Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. When being passed by another vehicle: Maintain a constant speed. Slow down. Speed up.

2. What seats are required to always use a seatbelt? All of the seats. None of the seats are required to use seatbelts. Both the passenger and driver's seats The passenger's seat. Only the driver's seat.

3. 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.

4. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

5. Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should Sound your horn. Turn on your 4-way flasher. Look for traffic by turning your head Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror.

6. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Yellow. White. Red. Black.

7. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Are entitled to share the road with you. Have the right-of-way.

8. If a person is crossing the street at a corner without crosswalks, you should: Take the right-of-way. Slow down and proceed with care. Let the person have the right-of-way. Stop 4 feet from the corner.

9. When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid A sideswipe accident. A rear-end collision. A head-on collision A direct hit.

10. If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should Move to the right and stop in the intersection. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the left and stop. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop Move to the left and stop in the intersection.

11. Allow at least ____ of clearance between your car and a bicyclist when passing. 1 ft. 2 ft. 1.5 ft. 6 inches. 3 ft.

12. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing As long as an approaching train is not too close. If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate. If you first look carefully in both directions. Under no circumstances.

13. The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. if the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means: You are in a 'passing zone' and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present. You are only allowed to make right turns in this area. You are not allowed to pass in this area

14. You are driving on a two-way street and want to turn left at the corner. give the right-of-way to: Pedestrians on a sidewalk waiting for a walk signal. Vehicles stopped at the red light. Any vehicle coming towards you.

15. 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.

16. Who can be issued a provisional driver's license? A professional race car driver. A truck driver. Someone who has never held a driver's license or has not held one for more than 18 months Someone under the age of 16. Someone who is incarcerated.

17. When near a large truck, what is a good thing to do? Check to see if you can see the driver's face in his rear view mirror. Cross behind a backing up truck. Stay to the right of the trailer of the truck Ride close to the rear of a truck. Quickly get in front of the truck when passing.

18. Roadways are the most slippery: After it has been raining for awhile. During a heavy downpour. The first rain after a dry spell

19. It is best not to drive in the fog, but if you must do so, you should use: Low-beam lights. High beam lights. Fog lights only. Windshield wipers.

20. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates) Always bring the car to a complete stop. Slow down and be prepared to stop. Do nothing-- all railroad crossings have signals Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly.

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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.