Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. What should you do if an oncoming car at night approaches with its high-beams on? Flash your high-beams quickly at the other driver. Look to the right lane or right edge of the road. Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane. Look to the left lane or left edge of the road.

2. You drive defensively when you: Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. Always put one car length between you and the car ahead

3. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: They are driving with their peer as a passenger. They are driving with adult passengers. They are driving with teenage passengers. They are driving without any passengers.

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. A driver should: Assume all drivers automatically obey the right of way rules. Always be prepared to yield the right of way. Assume most drivers obey the right of way rules.

6. On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle: During the entire time you drive through a curve. Before you enter the curve. Just after you enter the curve. Just before you exit the curve.

7. When the signal is a steady green and it is safe to proceed, you may enter the intersection to ____ or ____. Back up in reverse or make a u-turn. Go straight ahead or turn. Make a u-turn or stay put Stay put or turn. None of the answers listed.

8. At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

9. An example of text on a route marker sign would be: Bethesda 40 miles. Construction zone ahead. Food and fuel next right Interstate 495.

10. Which of the following is a good preparation method to maintain while driving? Be ready to change speed or lanes. All of the answers listed. Constantly observe your surroundings Search ahead for potential risks.

11. When must the driver of a vehicle wear a seat belt? Always. Only when on a two lane road. Never Only when the driver is under the age of 18. Only when driving over 50 mph.

12. To see vehicles in your blind spot, you should check: Over your shoulders. The inside rearview mirror. The outside rearview mirror.

13. 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.

14. The 'implied consent law' says you have agreed to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood: Whenever you drive in the state. On the advice of any attorney. Only if ordered by a court. Only if you were observed breaking the law.

15. 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.

16. As the percentage of alcohol (bac) in your blood increases, you become: More intoxicated. More sober. More coordinated.

17. What should you do should your vehicle begin to skid? All of the answers listed. Slow acceleration to potentially regain traction in the rear wheels. Look where you want your vehicle to head toward Release whichever pedal is being applied to regain control of the vehicle. Steer in the direction of the skid.

18. If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by first using your mirrors and then By checking the oncoming traffic. By checking the back of your vehicle. By checking the front of your vehicle By checking your vehicle's blind spot.

19. What does a steady yellow traffic signal indicate? Come to a complete stop. Proceed through the intersection so long as there are no pedestrians in front of you. None of the answers listed The light is about to turn red. The light is about to turn green.

20. If you approach a stopped emergency vehicle using its visual signals: Slow down and let it pass. Increase your speed to get around the incident quickly. Move to the far lane and slow down to a safe speed.

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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.