Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following is one of the effects of using drugs while driving? A reduction in alertness level. Slowed down reaction time. Trouble with judging distances An impaired ability to drive. All of the answers listed.

2. You should use your vehicle's horn when: Approaching bicyclists. You are involved in an emergency situation. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit. All of the above.

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

4. How tall does a child need to be to no longer ride in a child safety seat? 3'0'. 3'7'. 4'9' 4'1'. 5'9'.

5. Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles? It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving. It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries. It lets people maintain their hair styles. Tired people can prop up their heads, helping them stay alert.

6. One of the rules of defensive driving is Look straight ahead as you drive. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

7. If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: Move to the lane on your left. Move to the lane on your right. Stay in the center lane.

8. 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.

9. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Accelerate rapidly to improve traction.

10. 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.

11. When you encounter a steady yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must Clear the intersection quickly. Increase your speed. Stop at the signal. Slow down and proceed with caution.

12. 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.

13. At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to Increase the speed of their vehicle and cross before the pedestrians. Stop and request the pedestrians to cross quickly. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians Signal their intention and proceed.

14. Who must you yield to in a roundabout? Vehicles in the roundabout must always yield to vehicles entering the roundabout. You must yield to vehicles in the roundabout when entering and pedestrians in the crosswalks. You only have to yield if you are going more than quarter way around the roundabout You must yield must always yield to pedestrians. You must yield to vehicles in the roundabout when entering.

15. When near a large truck, what is a good thing to do? Check to see if you can see the driver's face in his rear view mirror. Cross behind a backing up truck. Stay to the right of the trailer of the truck Ride close to the rear of a truck. Quickly get in front of the truck when passing.

16. If you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision where someone had been injured, you should Do not move the vehicles. Get the information about the people involved and the location of the crash. Call 9-1-1. All of the above.

17. Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? At the corner. At the crosswalk. Just past the corner. At least 15 feet to the corner.

18. Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in Yellow with black letters. Yellow with white letters. Orange with black letters. Orange with white letters.

19. When proceeding through a steady green arrow, remember that you must yield to all ____ and ____ already in the intersection. Animals and pedestrians. Pedestrians and birds. None of the answers listed Vehicles and animals. Pedestrians and vehicles.

20. To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by: Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed. All of the above.

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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.