Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. You want to turn left at an intersection. the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. you should Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

3. What must you do when approaching a flashing red arrow signal? Come to a complete stop. Speed up. Turn left. Continue through the light. Turn right.

4. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

5. If your car has air bags, you should use your seatbelt: Only on the freeway. At all times. Unless you are only driving within city limits. Only when you are driving over 35 mph.

6. A 'no stopping' sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only Long enough to unload packages. To avoid conflict with other traffic. To discharge passengers For less than 5 minutes.

7. If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving through heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help, you should: Turn on your high-beams and continue driving. Pull off the road completely until visibility improves. Slow down and continue driving. Slow down, turn your emergency lights on and continue driving.

8. 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.

9. If you are approaching a railroad crossing with red flashing lights, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down before crossing. Proceed without stopping if you cannot see the train coming.

10. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving? No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control. No, unless you want to coast downhill. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard.

11. You must not use ____ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam. An entrance ramp. The rightmost lane. An exit ramp. A deceleration lane.

12. Overhead lane use signs indicate: All listed answers are correct. From which lanes which turns may be made. The directions and lanes of highway exits The presence of a high occupancy vehicle (hov) lane.

13. Streets and highways are most slippery: When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry. Just after it starts to rain

14. Orange signs always indicate which of the following? Construction and maintenance. General warnings. Road services Guidance information. Prohibitions and warnings.

15. 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

16. When parallel parking, how close to the curb must the car be? Within 10 inches. Within 6 inches. Within 12 inches. Within 8 inches. Within 15 inches.

17. When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using A hand-off-hand technique. A hand-over-hand technique. A single-hand technique A double-hand technique.

18. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

19. Why do mile markers exist? For highway construction crews. So police can more easily catch people committing traffic violations. They serve no real purpose To provide a referential location point for drivers when they require assistance. To look at something when you're bored.

20. Distracted driving is: Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving. Anything that causes evasive action while driving. Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

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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.