Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means You are allowed to make a u-turn. You should stay in your lane. You should reduce your speed You may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.

2. When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane. Should expect other drivers to make room for you to enter traffic.

3. A pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right-of-way: At marked crosswalks only. At marked or unmarked crosswalks. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs. Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

4. 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.

5. You may cross solid yellow lines: To pass traffic moving in the same direction. During daylight hours only. At any time. When making turns.

6. What is 'hydroplaning?' A car that turns into a plane. When the car rides on a cushion of water and tires lose contact with the ground resulting in loss of control. None of the answers listed Planning the usage of water. A plane that can land in the water.

7. Which situation is not a violation of the open alcohol container law? A new six pack of beer in the car. An empty beer bottle on the back seat of the car. An opened bottle of alcohol in the glove compartment A six pack of beer with one bottle missing in the back seat of the car. An empty bottle of beer on the floor of the car.

8. Which of the following depicts an action that may result in a citation? All of the answers listed. Any fraud when applying for a disability placard. Parking in a disability parking space without a placard Using a disability license plate or placard without the person with the disability being transported in the vehicle. Parking on any part of an access aisle next to a disability parking space.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Which of the following is untrue about driving on the interstate? If you exit at the wrong place on an interstate, stop and back up before traffic catches up. Move to the appropriate lane well before reaching the exit. Stopping on the traveled portion of a highway is prohibited Stopping on the shoulder is permitted only when your vehicle is disabled or in other emergencies.

12. Which of these statements is true about large trucks: They all have air brakes which allow them to stop quickly. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

13. You are on a highway with two traffic lanes in your direction and you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. you should: Change lanes to the left and speed up. Slow down and pass very carefully. Stop your vehicle until you can see what happened. Stop your vehicle and call emergency services.

14. ____ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone. A broken white line. A solid yellow line. A broken yellow line. None of the above.

15. Just like alcohol and other drugs, driving while drowsy can: Help you to be a better driver. Impair your judgment. Make you feel better.

16. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

17. Who must ride in a child safety seat? All children under 10 years old, unless 5' or taller. All children under 8 years old, unless 4'9' or taller. All children under 6 years old All children under 10 years old. All children under 8 years old.

18. What is required to be the driver supervising someone driving with a learner's permit? They must have a valid driver license and be older than age 21. They must have had a valid driver license for at least 3 years and be older than age 21. They must have a valid driver license They must have had a valid driver license for at least a year and be older than age 21. They must have a valid driver license and be older than the driver with the learner's permit.

19. You may legally park in front of a driveway: Under no circumstances. As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes. If the driveway is in front of your house. If the driveway belongs to your friends.

20. If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must ____ to let those behind you know your intentions. Blow your horn. Switch on your emergency lights. Change lanes quickly. Tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times 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.