Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

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

3. 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.

4. What can happen to someone convicted of a drunk driving offense who had a child in the car with them at the time of the offense? Their fine or jail time can be doubled. Their fine or jail time can be increased by 50 percent. They will have to take additional driver training classes They will have to write a letter of apology to the child. Their fine or jail time can be increased by 50 %for each child with them at the time of the offense.

5. What is the meaning of a steady yellow arrow signal at a traffic light? It means that the signal will be changing, and you should slow down and proceed with caution. It signals the drivers to come to a complete stop. None of the answers listed It signals the drivers to proceed with caution through the intersection in the direction of the arrow.

6. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look: Straight ahead at all times. Only at the car ahead of you. Straight ahead only if there are no vehicles behind you. Back and forth, near and far.

7. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Causes traffic congestion. Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions. Prevents rear-end collisions.

8. Which of the following doesn't affect the stopping distance of a vehicle? The condition of the brakes. The type and condition of the road. The condition of the tires The type of engine.

9. When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately? No, because you must first wait five seconds before proceeding. Yes, or you can be given a ticket for causing gridlock. Yes, but you must yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, because you have the right-of-way.

10. If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must Increase your speed. Move into the left lane. Pull your vehicle to the right and do not increase your speed Stay in the lane and do not increase your speed.

11. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

12. When passing another vehicle: Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing. Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible. Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

13. You should use a turn-out lane when: You want to make a u-turn. Faster drivers want to pass you. You want to pass another driver. You want to park your vehicle on the road.

14. Any individual under the age of ____ is required by law to wear a seat belt or be restrained in a child safety seat, regardless of seating position. 13 16 8

15. When parking your vehicle on any hill: One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in park. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb. Always turn your wheels towards the curb.

16. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Accelerate rapidly to improve traction.

17. Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards? Focus on the vehicle ahead. Focus on your inside mirrors. Scan ahead of your vehicle. Always use your high-beam headlights.

18. When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ____must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph. An expressway. A railroad crossing. A construction zone. A school zone.

19. The national voter registration act of ____ is a federal law that requires the mva to give qualified customers an opportunity to apply for voter registration, or update voting information, during a driver's license or photo identification (id) card transaction. 2000 2003 1993 2012 1997

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

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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.