Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. In 50-55 mph traffic you are least likely to have an accident if you: Stay within that speed range. Drive a few miles per hour faster than most. Drive a few miles per hour slower than most.

2. If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? One hour. Two hours. Three hours.

3. What does this diamond-shaped sign mean?

Traffic police ahead. A traffic island ahead. An emergency vehicle ahead. A flagger ahead.

4. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually by easing the gas, and not applying the brakes. Accelerate to gain better traction.

5. Which of the following is not a true statement about safety belts? They slow your body down with your car. Seat belts should be worn low and snug on the hips and tight across the shoulder. You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt. They keep you from being thrown out of the car.

6. What does a steady yellow traffic signal indicate? Come to a complete stop. Proceed through the intersection so long as there are no pedestrians in front of you. None of the answers listed The light is about to turn red. The light is about to turn green.

7. If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must Not reduce your speed. Push hard on the gas pedal. Not try to turn back onto the pavement right away Try to turn back onto the pavement right away.

8. Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are Approaching a school zone. Approaching a freeway. Approaching a parking zone or playground Approaching a stop sign or signal.

9. When is it acceptable to park in a disability parking space? If you have a disability license plate or placard. If you have an injury that you have not yet reported. Whenever you feel like it If you are just going to be in the corresponding building for a short amount of time. If you make sure there are other open disability parking spaces available.

10. Which of the following changes may be made in work zones? All of the answers listed. Narrow lanes and shifting of lanes. New traffic patterns Closures of lanes and/or shoulders. Temporary traffic control devices.

11. You may drive in a bike lane: During rush hour traffic if bicycles are not present. No more than 200 feet before making right turn. Whenever bicycles are not present. Any time.

12. 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.

13. You must stop when you see a: Flashing red light. Steady yellow light. Yellow arrow. Flashing yellow light.

14. If u-turns are legal what must you do to take the turn? After taking all cautions proceed to the right or outside lane in the opposite direction. All of the answers listed. Check to see if u-turns are allowed Turn on your left turn signal. Stop and/or yield to oncoming traffic.

15. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

16. When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane, you should: Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Speed up to get through the intersection. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Make a protected turn since you have the right-of-way over all vehicles and pedestrians.

17. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

18. After a crash, police should always be called if: A domestic animal is struck. All listed choices are correct. An unlicensed driver is involved There is injury involved. Public property is damaged.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.