Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. You may drive in a bike lane: During rush hour traffic if bicycles are not present. No more than 200 feet before making right turn. Whenever bicycles are not present. Any time.

2. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

3. When should you not insist on taking your legal right-of-way? When other drivers want to drive faster. Never. it confuses other drivers. When it helps prevent accidents. When you have two or more passengers in the vehicle.

4. If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must ____ to let those behind you know your intentions. Blow your horn. Switch on your emergency lights. Change lanes quickly. Tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

5. If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road, you should: Continue driving because you have the right of way. Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass. Move to the right side of your lane and drive slowly. Turn your emergency indicators on.

6. What does this diamond-shaped sign mean?

Traffic police ahead. A traffic island ahead. An emergency vehicle ahead. A flagger ahead.

7. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

8. When parallel parking, how close to the curb must the car be? Within 10 inches. Within 6 inches. Within 12 inches. Within 8 inches. Within 15 inches.

9. Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by Some other factor. Three times. Two times As much as 4 times.

10. Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see-- therefore, you should: Make constant visual checks. Slow down when driving. Share a lane with motorcycles.

11. Which of the following would best improve traffic flow? Using public transportation. Eliminating the space cushion. Raising the speed limit. Banning cyclists from the road.

12. What does a steady yellow 'x' signal indicate in maryland? The driver must come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when safe. The driver should exercise caution in that lane. The driver may ignore the signal and treat it as a steady green signal The light is about to turn to a red 'x' and the driver will be unable to drive in that lane. The driver should exit that lane as soon as is safely possible.

13. Which of the following options lists a correct combination of service information and guide signs only for the state of maryland? Destination guide, mile marker signs. Hospital, gas, food. None of the answers listed Interstate, destination guide, state route. Park and ride, state route.

14. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

15. 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.

16. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

17. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Yellow. White. Red. Black.

18. What must you do if you see a blind, deaf, or mobility impaired pedestrian? Yield, they have the right-of-way. Nothing, they have no special right-of-way privileges. Speed up Drive around them. Honk.

19. The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only: During the day. During the night. In ideal conditions.

20. A no parking sign at a certain location means You may never stop your vehicle there. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.

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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.