Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. when the road is slippery you should: Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. Test your tires' traction while going uphill

2. Yellow lines separate: Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions. Traffic lanes on one-way streets. 20 ft away from a railroad track. Center turn lanes and turn-out lanes.

3. Which of the following options is part of the correct procedure for making a u-turn? Stop, yield for oncoming traffic. When clear, proceed into the right lane traveling in the opposite direction. Ensure first that it is legal to make a u-turn at the desired intersection All of the answers listed. Turn on your left turn signal.

4. You are driving defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead of you. Stare at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards. All of the above.

5. When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must Come to a complete stop and take a right turn on the road you are entering. Slow down and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering. Come to a complete stop and take a left turn on the road you are entering Come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering.

6. If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should Move to the right and stop in the intersection. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the left and stop. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop Move to the left and stop in the intersection.

7. What do pedestrian crosswalk lines look like? Dotted, white lines. Dotted, yellow lines. Solid, yellow lines Solid, red lines. Solid, white lines.

8. Which of the following actions escalates road rage? Tailgating. Blowing the horn. Forcing a car off the road. All of these.

9. Which of the following is a valid general parking rule? Park as close as possible to the curb, if a curb is present. All of the answers listed. Check mirrors and traffic before getting out of your vehicle Take your keys with you and lock your vehicle. Remember to set your parking brake when you park.

10. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

11. Driving under the influence of any drug that makes you drive unsafely is permitted: If it is not an illegal drug. If it is a prescription drug. Under no circumstances. As long as you drive slowly.

12. 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.

13. If you are approaching a stop sign, you must Stop at the solid white stop line. Stop at the broken white stop line. Stop at the broken yellow stop line Stop at the edge of the road.

14. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

15. A red arrow at an intersection indicates that The turning traffic must increase speed and turn quickly. The turning traffic must slow down. The turning traffic must stop The turning traffic must proceed with the same speed.

16. Which of the following is true of a steady red signal? All of the answers listed. You must come to a complete stop. You may turn right on red so long as no sign prohibits such You may turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street so long as no sign prohibits such. You must stop before the stop line or crosswalk.

17. To avoid getting rear-ended by another vehicle in an emergency, you should: Turn your head and look over your shoulder. Check your rearview mirror often. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times.

18. To make a right turn start in the right-hand lane and end in: The left lane. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane available. The center lane.

19. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

20. What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (bac) Drinking coffee. Exercising. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol Taking a cold shower.

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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.