Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. You want to turn left at an intersection. the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. you should Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

2. It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because: The road is probably more slippery at night. Your reaction time is slower at night. You cannot see as far ahead at night

3. At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find ____ that allows you to increase your speed. A slow lane. An acceleration lane. An access ramp. A deceleration lane.

4. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Station wagon. Large tour bus. Passenger car. All of the above.

5. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: Ease up on the gas pedal. Turn off the ignition. Brake as hard as possible.

6. How long must someone have had a maryland learner's instructional permit before they can advance to a maryland provisional license? 1 year. 9 months. 3 months There is no set time as long as they have completed an approved driver education program. 6 months.

7. 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.

8. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving? Concentrate on steering and seeing the road. Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction. Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road, turn on flashers. All of the above.

9. Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired. If you can walk a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive. Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for driving safely.

10. This sign prohibits the driver from making

A left turn. A right turn. A right exit. A u-turn.

11. A curb painted red means: Loading zone. No parking or stopping. Reserved for passengers pick up or drop off.

12. Streets and highways are most slippery: When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry. Just after it starts to rain

13. 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.

14. A chemical test is used to measure Reaction time. Blood alcohol content. Vision. Driving ability.

15. What does a flashing red arrow signal indicate in maryland? Come to a complete stop, yield to other traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear in the direction of the arrow. Proceed with caution just as you would a flashing yellow light. Continue as if it were a green light You may not drive in that lane whatsoever. The light is about to turn to a steady red signal.

16. 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.

17. Before driving into an intersection after a stop, you should look: Straight ahead and to the left. Left and right only. Left, right and ahead. Straight ahead and to the right.

18. 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.

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

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

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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.