Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front wheels? Towards the road. Parallel to the road. Towards the side of the road. Either way, since there is no curb.

2. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Slowing down to look at collision scene. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

3. If another vehicle is passing you on the left-hand side of the road, allow the other vehicle to pass safely, and Increase your speed to follow the vehicle. Pull your vehicle to the right edge of the road. Do not increase your speed Pull your vehicle to the left lane of the road.

4. If you wish to enter an expressway or freeway, you must ____ before merging with the traffic. Move to the right-hand lane. Move to the acceleration lane. Move to the deceleration lane. Reduce your speed.

5. Drivers must use bright lights only when driving At night, on the express highway. At night, in the open country without other cars nearby. At night, in the city At night, under the influence of alcohol.

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

7. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should Read the labels on the drug before driving. Drink alcohol instead. Continue to drive Drive only during daylight hours.

8. When parking your vehicle on any hill: One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in park. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb. Always turn your wheels towards the curb.

9. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

10. You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Follow small passenger car. Are crowded by a tailgater. Drive slower than the posted speed limit. All of the above.

11. Who must you yield to in a roundabout? Vehicles in the roundabout must always yield to vehicles entering the roundabout. You must yield to vehicles in the roundabout when entering and pedestrians in the crosswalks. You only have to yield if you are going more than quarter way around the roundabout You must yield must always yield to pedestrians. You must yield to vehicles in the roundabout when entering.

12. If a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk, you should: Stop and then proceed when safe. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

13. The type 1 learner's instructional permit is valid for a maximum of ____. September 4, 2019 October 4, 2017 March 4, 2018 June 4, 2018 September 4, 2022

14. 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.

15. Which of the following should you do when driving in fog? All of the answers listed. Pull off the road and put on your emergency flashers if the fog is too thick. Use low beam headlights only Reduce your speed. Reduce speed further if you see headlights or another vehicle's taillights.

16. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

17. What is the completely safe speed when driving on snow or ice? 10 mph. 5 mph. 15 mph There is no completely safe speed. 20 mph.

18. If a bicycle rider near you is a child: Beep your horn. Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle. Expect the unexpected.

19. When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and: Place your engine gear into the parked position. Keep your front wheels parallel to the road. Leave your vehicle in neutral. Turn your wheels towards the curb.

20. Check your rearview mirrors: Only when you are slowing down. To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

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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.