Maryland DMV Driving Test

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1. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

2. Which of these statements is true about large trucks: They all have air brakes which allow them to stop quickly. They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

3. At dawn or dusk, and in rain, fog or snow, it can be hard to see other drivers and be seen by them. a good way to let other drivers know you are present is to: Use your horn every once in a while. Turn on your parking lights. Turn on your high beam headlights. Turn on your low beam headlights.

4. Which of the following should you do when driving in fog? All of the answers listed. Pull off the road and put on your emergency flashers if the fog is too thick. Use low beam headlights only Reduce your speed. Reduce speed further if you see headlights or another vehicle's taillights.

5. You may never park On a one-way street. At the entrance of a building. In a crosswalk Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.

6. 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.

7. What is the minimum following distance under ideal driving conditions? 1 second. 10 seconds. 20 seconds. 35 seconds. 3-4 seconds.

8. What does this sign indicate?

A closed road. An emergency stop. A stop sign. A one-way road.

9. A pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right-of-way: At marked crosswalks only. At marked or unmarked crosswalks. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs. Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

10. When driving through fog or rain, it is advisable to: Turn on your parking lights only. Turn on your 4-way hazard lights. Turn on your headlights to low-beam.

11. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing As long as an approaching train is not too close. If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate. If you first look carefully in both directions. Under no circumstances.

12. Which of the following does not happen after drinking Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted. You are less alert You calm down so you can concentrate.

13. What must vehicles do to be granted right-of-way in a funeral procession? Nothing, they are automatically granted right-of-way. Have headlights and emergency flashers on. Drive slowly Funeral processions are never granted right-of-way. None of the answers listed.

14. 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.

15. If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should: Stop. Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present. Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children.

16. Before returning to the original lane after passing another vehicle, you should: Beep your horn. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror. Flash your headlights.

17. Select the statement below that is true: People with more body fat are less prone to alcohol intoxication. Body weight has no effect on the rate of intoxication. Alcohol is able to be absorbed by water. Food in the stomach prevents alcohol intoxication.

18. 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.

19. Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by ____ lines. White. Red. Black. Yellow.

20. Which of the following can a person under the age of 18 do while driving with a cell phone? Answering, but not making outgoing, calls from a parent or guardian. Using a hands-free device to make calls to relatives. Text messaging a family member None of the answers listed. Text messaging a friend.

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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.