Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. When turning left at an intersection: You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

2. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

3. You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane expressway. a car begins to pass you on the right. the actions of that driver are Wrong because pass to the left is a firm rule. Wrong because he's passing you in your blind spot. Ok as long as he does it on a limited access highway Ok if no signs forbid passing on the right.

4. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

5. When two drivers reach an intersection at the same time, who has the right of way? The car to the left of the other. The car to the right of the other. The larger of the two cars Whichever driver is waved along by the other.

6. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly. Slowly release the gas pedal, if you must brake, do so gently. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire. All of the above.

7. One of the rules of defensive driving is Look straight ahead as you drive. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

8. 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.

9. Which sign color description is wrong? Blue signs are for warning. Green signs are for guidance. Brown signs are for recreation and cultural interest areas White signs for speed limits. Orange signs are for construction warning.

10. What are anti-lock braking systems (abs) designed for? Allow the locking up of wheels in an accident. Limit your steering when you have been in an accident. None of the answers listed Prevent your wheels from locking up and allowing free steering.

11. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection: You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Pedestrians must wait for you to cross. You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

12. Orange colored signs and flags mean that you must be alert for: Road closures. Changed road conditions and/or road workers. Speed zones. High occupancy lanes.

13. Which is not a standard regulatory sign? The 4-sided, white one way sign. The eight-sided, red stop sign. The 4-sided, white speed limit sign The six-sided, yellow do not enter sign. The three-sided, white yield sign.

14. Which of the following speed limits would indicate an area where mopeds and scooters could not be ridden in maryland? 10 mph. 50 mph. 25 mph 35 mph. 60 mph.

15. Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: Check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear. Signal your intention before changing lanes. All of the above

16. Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: Not effective at slow speeds. Usually safer than lap belts only. Required because they help prevent accidents. Most effective in busy traffic.

17. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

18. If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within A marked crosswalk. An intersection. An unmarked crosswalk All of the above.

19. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to Turn right. Turn left. Park at the curb. Turn into a driveway on the right.

20. Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: There are fewer cars on the roads at night. The speed limit is increased at night. Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

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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.