Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to: Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn. Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn. Violate the 4-second following distance rule. Honk your horn at the truck driver.

2. Seatbelts properly worn will: Prevent accidents. Reduce the risk of injury. Keep you from moving your body. Increase the risk of injury.

3. Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. while especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ____ inches of water can float some small cars. Two. 4 Six. Eight.

4. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the use of headlights? High beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight. High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles. Low beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow Low beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways.

5. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation. Only if you are involved in an accident. Unless your vehicle has a net worth of less than $500. Only if are you are stopped for a citation.

6. What is 'hydroplaning?' A car that turns into a plane. When the car rides on a cushion of water and tires lose contact with the ground resulting in loss of control. None of the answers listed Planning the usage of water. A plane that can land in the water.

7. If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must Reduce your speed and proceed slowly. Yield the right-of way. Increase your speed and move quickly. Use your horn to alert them of your presence.

8. What is an example of what excessive speed can do? All of the answers listed. Decreases time driver has to react. Increases force and impact of a crash Reduces the ability to navigate around obstructions. Lengthens stopping distance.

9. A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is: Always take it. Never insist on it. Always let the other driver have it.

10. You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Follow small passenger car. Are crowded by a tailgater. Drive slower than the posted speed limit. All of the above.

11. Which of the following statements about parking is false? It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. In an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road as far away from traffic as possible. When parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb It is illegal to park on a freeway.

12. 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.

13. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Slowing down to look at collision scene. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

14. If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must Not stay in your lane. Stop at the line. Stay in your lane Make a right turn.

15. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle. Always honk your horn to greet the driver.

16. Which of the following correctly pairs the sign shape with its type of sign for signs in maryland? Crossbuck: highway-rail grade crossing. Diamond: railroad warning. Octagon: no passing Trapezoid: railroad warning. Triangle: school zone and school crossing.

17. Which of the following is required by law when you encounter a steady red signal light? All of the listed answers. Come to a complete stop at the stop line, if one exists. Remain stopped as long as the signal is red When turning on a red signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and all other traffic.

18. When driving at night you should: Increase your following distance. Always use your high beams. Look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle.

19. To turn left from a one-way street to another one-way street, a driver must begin the turn From the right lane and make the turn close to the right curb. From the right lane and make the turn close to the left curb. From the left lane and make the turn close to the right curb From the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb.

20. What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Possible imprisonment. A mandatory fine. Driver license revocation All of these choices.

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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.