Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. What does a flashing yellow signal mean on a traffic light? Make a complete stop and yield to all other traffic. Stop and wait for the green light. Slow down and proceed cautiously The signal is about to change to red.

2. When backing up your vehicle, you must Depend on your side mirrors. Not depend on your mirrors, and instead, turn your head to look through the rear window. Depend on your rearview mirror Not depend on your mirrors, and instead, honk your horn to alert pedestrians behind your vehicle.

3. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should Wait for a signal from the other driver. Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you. Signal and pass when safe to do so Stay close behind so you need less time to pass.

4. 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.

5. Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for Backing up. Crossing over. Exiting Passing.

6. How should you react to the solid painted lines that divide the interstate entrance and the interstate itself? Cross them as you please. Cross them immediately. Do not cross them at all Only cross them when it is safe to do so. Drive over them so that you are half way between the entrance and the interstate itself.

7. Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: Locks the front wheels causing loss of steering. Keeps the brakes from freezing. Helps you stop sooner.

8. Stopping distances and severity of crashes: Decrease as vehicle speed increases. Are not affected by vehicle speed. Increase as vehicle speed increases.

9. A driver should: Assume all drivers automatically obey the right of way rules. Always be prepared to yield the right of way. Assume most drivers obey the right of way rules.

10. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

11. Which of the following depicts an action that may result in a citation? All of the answers listed. Any fraud when applying for a disability placard. Parking in a disability parking space without a placard Using a disability license plate or placard without the person with the disability being transported in the vehicle. Parking on any part of an access aisle next to a disability parking space.

12. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving Drink coffee before driving. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Take a cold shower before driving Stop drinking one-half hour before driving.

13. You are driving in the far right lane of a 4 lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. you are driving in An exit lane. A special lane for slow moving vehicles. The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane.

14. What is the required minimum age for an applicant to be eligible for a driver's license? September 4, 2032 September 4, 2035 September 4, 2038 September 4, 2034 September 4, 2036

15. 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.

16. If you always let other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: Improving traffic flow. Causing traffic delays. Effectively using defensive driving techniques.

17. Do not ____ at crash scenes or locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have pulled a vehicle off the road. Stay concentrated. Use safety belts. Rubberneck. Keep your eyes on the road.

18. 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.

19. When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: As soon as the train has passed your roadway. Only when the train is completely out of sight. Only when you can see clearly in both directions. Only if it is not raining.

20. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

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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.