Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: Your side of the road is a broken line. The other side of the road is a broken line. The other side of the road is a solid line

2. 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.

3. To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by: Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed. All of the above.

4. What is one of the most contributing factors in vehicle crashes? Driving at excessive speeds. Listening to music. Talking to a friend None of the answers listed.

5. On a road with 3 or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used For passing slower vehicles. For stopping vehicles in an emergency. By heavy trucks By slow-moving vehicles.

6. If another vehicle is passing you on the left-hand side of the road, allow the other vehicle to pass safely, and Increase your speed to follow the vehicle. Pull your vehicle to the right edge of the road. Do not increase your speed Pull your vehicle to the left lane of the road.

7. 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.

8. Which of these is recommended for driving at night on a dimly lit street? Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you will not be blinded. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights. Always use high-beam headlights.

9. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

10. Which of the following describes a 'yield' sign properly? 3-sided sign, red letters on white. Circular sign, black letters on white. 8-sided sign, white letters on red Rectangular sign, black on white. None of the answers listed.

11. On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make ____ from the center lane. Frequent stops. Right turns. Left turns. U-turns.

12. All the following are true about bicyclists except: They may travel either with or against the flow of traffic. They must use hand signals. They must wear helmets when under 16 They require headlights at night.

13. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must Slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks.

14. Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because Motorcycles do not have signal lights. Motorcycles need the full width of the lane. Motorcyclists do not need to follow traffic rules Motorcyclists may misguide the car driver.

15. 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.

16. What does a steady yellow arrow signal indicate? That there is a hazard on the road. That you drive however you want. That you must stop That you should slow down and go ahead safely. That you must yield to oncoming traffic.

17. What does this figure mean?

A flag person near a school zone. A flag person in a work zone. A pedestrian crossing ahead. A hospital zone ahead.

18. When changing lanes: Check the inside rearview mirror. Slow down. Look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear.

19. 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

20. Using the unpaved shoulder of the road to pass to the right of a car is permitted if: The car ahead is waiting to turn left. It should never be done. You are turning right at the next corner. You are riding a motorcycle.

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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.