Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. The purpose of anti-lock brakes is: To keep brakes from squeaking or grinding. To slow the car faster. To keep wheels from locking and allow steering while braking To save wear and tear on brake pads.

2. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

3. 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

4. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? Time. Strong coffee. Cold shower.

5. What should you do to manage risk and be a responsible driver? Adjust your speed, position, and direction in accordance to roadway conditions. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. All of the answers listed Always use caution. Use turn signals so other drivers know your intentions.

6. Where should your hands be when you are at a traffic stop? At your sides. On the window. Wherever you want On the steering wheel. One the passenger seat.

7. When using a deceleration lane to exit a roadway: Do not follow the posted warning speeds unless the roadway is slippery. Do not slow down until your vehicle has moved onto the deceleration lane. Do not use your turn signal until the vehicle has moved onto the deceleration lane.

8. If your vehicle breaks down, you should: Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible. Turn on 4-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out). Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle. All of the above.

9. Which of the following are examples of driving defensively? All of the answers listed. Observing your surroundings. Letting other drivers know your intentions by using turn signals Being ready to adjust your speed according to roadway conditions. Scanning the roadway ahead of you.

10. The reverse two-point turn must be completed by all applicants applying for their original class 'c' driver's license in a space of what dimensions? 10 feet by 15 ft. 10 feet by 20 ft. 5 feet by 15 ft. 5 feet by 10 ft. 10 feet by 25 ft.

11. This road sign means: You must not travel below the speed indicated. The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions. You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed limit.

12. When a red light flashes at a railroad crossing, you must: Stop only if you see a train coming. Stop 10 ft behind the signal. Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing.

13. Which of the following lists only route marker signs? Interstate, U.S. route. None of the answers listed. Interstate, park and ride State route, airport. Mile marker signs, interstate.

14. You must signal continuously during the last 100 feet before you turn at an intersection: Unless your turn is protected by a green arrow. Unless you are in a designated turn lane. Even if you do not see other vehicles around. Unless you are traveling faster than other traffic.

15. You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. you should: Leave the car running and set the parking brake. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slope. Leave the car running if you do not plan on being absent for longer than five minutes.

16. 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.

17. If your car has air bags, you should use your seatbelt: Only on the freeway. At all times. Unless you are only driving within city limits. Only when you are driving over 35 mph.

18. This speed limit sign indicates

The highest speed you can travel in bad weather. The highest speed you can travel under ideal conditions. The lowest speed you can travel under normal conditions. The lowest speed you can travel in bad weather.

19. What does a steady red arrow signal indicate in maryland? Come to a complete stop before reaching the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. Both come to a complete stop and remain stopped for as long as the arrow is red. Go as normal with the flow of traffic Proceed with caution. Remain stopped for as long as the arrow is red.

20. You must yield the right-of-way at an intersection to: The car in the intersection. The car on your right. The car in the opposite lane of traffic. The car on your left.

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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.