Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. What kinds of signs are used to indicate emergency traffic incidents? Bright blue signs. Bright green signs. Fluorescent yellow signs Dark red signs. Fluorescent pink signs.

3. A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where Travel in the opposite direction is permitted on both sides of the line and crossing the line is also permitted. Travel in the opposite direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited. Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line and crossing the line is also permitted Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.

4. Before you change lanes, you should: Be sure no one is behind you in your lane. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Only check your side mirrors.

5. A barrier of grass, concrete, or other material separating two roadways, including interstate highways is known as A gore area. A crosswalk. A median A shoulder.

6. What is not true about lane use signals? A flashing yellow x over a lane indicates that you can use that lane as a center left turn lane. A flashing yellow x over a lane indicates that you should leave that lane immediately. A green arrow over a lane indicates that you can drive in that lane A red x over a lane indicates that you cannot drive in that lane. A steady yellow x over a lane indicates that you should leave that lane as soon as possible.

7. 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.

8. When you are driving in the left of two traffic lanes, and many cars are passing on your right, you should: Pull onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Turn your emergency indicators on. Stay in your lane so you will not impede the traffic flow. Move over into the right lane when it is safe.

9. If you are approaching a stop sign, you must Stop at the solid white stop line. Stop at the broken white stop line. Stop at the broken yellow stop line Stop at the edge of the road.

10. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness. Coordination. All of the above

11. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. Stop with part of the car on the roadway to warn other drivers. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

12. 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.

13. The first rule of a safe and legal turn is To cut corners while turning. To move into the proper lane well before the turn. To increase the speed To reduce the speed.

14. If there is a railroad crossing ahead and a mechanical signal warns you of an approaching train, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down, honk your horn and proceed through the crossing.

15. If you come up behind a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, you: May not yield to any pedestrians at the crosswalk. May not pass that vehicle. Should go around the vehicle if it seems safe.

16. Which of the following is true of stopping on an interstate? Both stopping is prohibited on the interstate and stopping on the shoulder may be done in the event of an emergency. None of the answers listed. Stopping on the interstate is prohibited You may stop on the interstate as long as you put on your emergency flashers. Stopping on the shoulder may only be done in the event of an emergency.

17. What does this warning sign mean?

A hill or slope ahead. The road is slippery when wet. Heavy vehicles are not allowed. A winding road ahead.

18. There are two traffic lanes in your direction. you are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. if the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should: Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Move over into the right lane when it is safe. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the traffic flow.

19. What should you do when you are driving in thick fog with almost no visibility? Continue driving and turn on your high beams. Increase your driving speed to get to your destination quicker. None of the answers listed Pull your vehicle completely off the road and turn on your emergency flashers.

20. When you look ahead while driving, it is best to: Look beyond the car ahead of you. Look only at the back of the car ahead of you. Focus on the right side of your lane. Focus on the left side of your lane.

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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.