Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do? Swerve into the lane next to you. Slam on your brakes. Drive onto the shoulder of the road. Take your foot off the gas pedal.

2. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Parking lights. Headlights. Emergency flashers.

3. At what speed is it safest to drive in traffic? Faster than the rest of traffic. Slower than the rest of traffic. The same speed as the majority of traffic as long as it's within the speed limit Whatever the speed limit is. It doesn't matter.

4. When a red light flashes at a railroad crossing, you must: Stop only if you see a train coming. Stop 10 ft behind the signal. Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing.

5. To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in: The left lane. The lane further away from the curb. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane that is available.

6. What is the required minimum age for an applicant to be eligible for a driver's license? September 4, 2032 September 4, 2035 September 4, 2038 September 4, 2034 September 4, 2036

7. Which of the following road rules about turning is not correct? When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines. When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner sharply. When making a right turn, avoid swinging wide to the left Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from.

8. Which of the following doesn't affect the stopping distance of a vehicle? The condition of the brakes. The type and condition of the road. The condition of the tires The type of engine.

9. Should you drive slower than other traffic that is traveling within the speed limit? Yes. it makes the other traffic drive slower, too. No. you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes. it is safer than driving too fast. Yes, provided you are not driving in the far left lane.

10. Which of the following are 3 types of intersections on the road? Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind. Blind, controlled, and diamond. Controlled, uncontrolled, and cloverleaf. Controlled, uncontrolled, and diamond.

11. When driving on a one-way street with 3 or more lanes of traffic, you must use The outside lanes for through travel and turning. The outside lanes for through travel and the center lanes for turning. The center lanes for through travel and turning The outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.

12. Which of the following is not a disorder that must be reported to the mva? Bipolar disorder. Epilepsy. Sleep disorders Nearsightedness corrected by glasses. Heart condition.

13. If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must Change lanes immediately. Ignore the merging traffic since you have the right-of-way. Adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge Sound horn to let the merging traffic know you are there.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. When taking any medicine, you should: Keep your window open and drive more slowly. Consult your doctor about the effects before driving. Have someone follow you home.

17. Any use of a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because: It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind. It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call. It draws the attention of other drivers as it is an illegal activity.

18. How old do you have to be to be required to participate in the rookie driver/graduated licensing system? It doesn't matter - all new noncommercial driver's license applicants must participate, regardless of age. 21 14 16 18

19. What does a steady yellow 'x' signal indicate in maryland? The driver must come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when safe. The driver should exercise caution in that lane. The driver may ignore the signal and treat it as a steady green signal The light is about to turn to a red 'x' and the driver will be unable to drive in that lane. The driver should exit that lane as soon as is safely possible.

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

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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.