Maryland Permit Test

A distraction when driving is...

anything that takes your attention away from driving.

What should a driver always be prepared to do?

yield the right-of-way.

If your vehicle starts to lose traction due to water on the road, you should...

slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

When parking uphill on a two-way road, you should turn your front wheels...

right, toward the side of the road.

When should you adjust your rearview and side mirrors?

before you start driving.

If your vehicle has a mechanical problem, you should...

stop in your lane and put on your hazards.

You should check your rearview mirrors...

often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

A BAC of 0.02 percent indicates what?

It is the legal limit for drivers under 21 where any alcohol can impair driving.

What should you do when arriving at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right & left?

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

When entering a freeway, how should you check traffic?

Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should...

find a safe parking area to take a short nap.

What does a flashing red traffic light at an intersection mean?

The same thing as a stop sign.

What should you do before making a right turn when a pedestrian with a guide dog is present?

Wait until the person crosses the street.

Where is the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride in?

The back seat.

It is necessary to use low beams any time you are...

In fog.

MVA will suspend the license of any driver with a BAC test result of...

0.08 percent or higher.

What should you do if a tire suddenly goes flat?

Slow down gradually and NOT brake.

If you allow your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement, what should you do first?

Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.

True or False: It's unlawful to pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.

True.

What is BAC?

Blood Alcohol Concentration.

When changing lanes, you should...

Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic, passing is...

NOT permitted from either direction.

True or False: Over-the-counter drugs cannot impair your driving.

False.

When exiting the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill, you should...

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

When preparing to drive, you should...

Properly adjust your seat and mirrors.

When the road is slippery, you should...

Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.

What is hydroplaning?

When tires lose contact with the road surface.

When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should...

Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

It is unsafe for a child under the age of ___ to ride in the front seat of a passenger vehicle.

13. 
    

To know where traffic is behind you, you should...

Frequently check your rearview mirror.

You may identify an aggressive driver by...

Their erratic and improper lane changes.

Which road surfaces freeze first: a tunnel, intersection, or bridge?

A bridge.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means vehicles next to the broken line may...

Pass.

Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should...

Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic.

Which area is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain?

A road in a shaded area.

If you see a funeral procession, you...

Must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the procession.

What are broken yellow lines used for on streets and highways?

To separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

Using a cell phone while operating a vehicle is considered a distraction because...

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

When backing up, you should...

Look through the rear window.

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from...

The lane closest to the left curb.

When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should...

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's...

Judgment and physical coordination.

Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should...

Check your blind spots and signal your intention.

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use...

Low beams.

If your tires drop off the edge of the roadway, you should...

Wait until it's safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.

Only ____ can lower BAC and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Time.

Why should children on bicycles be given extra space by motor vehicle operators?

They don't have the same physical reflexes as an adult & are smaller/more difficult to see.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a...

Motorcycle.

When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle...

Reduces the need for last-minute braking or turning.

If you come to an intersection and your view is blocked, you should...

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly.

What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert inattentive drivers to the fact that they have left the travel lane.

You should return to your original lane after passing when...

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

If you are approaching an emergency vehicle using its visual signals, you should...

Move into the lane farthest from the vehicle or decrease your speed.

When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light, you must...

Come to a complete stop, yield, then proceed.

Prior to entering a curve, you should...

Reduce your speed.

True or False: If a vehicle is equipped with airbags, you do not need to wear seatbelts.

False.

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not...

Release your seatbelt.

When behind a motorcycle, you should...

Allow a larger following distance.

If you have an argument and are angry, you should...

Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions...

Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

MVA will suspend the license of any driver who...

Refuses to submit a test determining their BAC.

A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. You should...

Stop for as long as the lights are flashing.

Before entering an intersection, you should look to your...

Left, your right, then your left again.

What describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.

What should you remove all snow, frost, & ice from?

All windows.

What can a bad car suspension cause?

Vehicle control problems.

A broken yellow centerline indicates...

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will likely...

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle...

Using its siren and flashing lights.

What color are regulatory signs?

White.

If you approach an intersection with a flashing red light, you should...

Come to a complete stop and check traffic.

When driving in work zones, you should...

Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

In a construction zone, you should...

Expect the unexpected.

What does a broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicate?

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line.

What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection mean?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

If your tires have lost contact with the road surface, you should...

Ease your foot off the gas pedal.

When driving on the freeway, you should drive...

Farther behind a large truck than a passenger vehicle.

Drivers turning left must yield to...

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.

When driving at night and faced with high beams, you should...

Look toward the right edge of your lane.

True or False: Reaction time is slower after drinking alcohol.

True.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should...

Get out of their way.

What is alcohol classified as?

A depressant.

If you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving...

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

When facing a green light with pedestrians in the intersection, you must...

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

What driving skills are affected by alcohol/drugs?

Alertness, concentration, reaction time, and coordination.

If you are driving at night, when should you use high beam headlights?

When there are no oncoming vehicles approaching.

You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because...

They require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles.

Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing.

What does a yellow traffic signal with a left arrow indicate?

Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic as the left turn is about to end.

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with stop signs on all corners where you and the driver to your left arrive at the same time?

You have the right of way.

Just like alcohol and drugs, drowsiness can...

Impair your judgment.

What can you do to reduce road rage?

Always signal your intention when changing lanes.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you...

Are being tailgated by another driver.

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving...

At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.

Implied consent means...

You must submit to a requested chemical test to determine your BAC.

To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check...

Over their left or right shoulder.

Large trucks are likely to lose speed when...

Driving up long or steep hills.

If a truck or bus is making a right turn and you also need to make a right turn, you should...

Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.

What is an important step in turning?

Check traffic in all directions.

Slowing down just to look at accidents causes...

Traffic congestion.