Maryland Driver's Manual

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts for understanding the Maryland Driver's Manual and the rules of the road.

Driver's License

A permit issued by the state that allows an individual to operate a motor vehicle.

Vision Screening

A test to evaluate an individual's eyesight to ensure they meet the minimum visual requirements to drive.

Knowledge Test

An assessment of a driver's understanding of motor vehicle laws, safe driving practices, and traffic signs.

Driving Skills Test

A practical test that evaluates a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely and responsibly on public roads.

Provisional License

A temporary driver's license issued to new drivers, allowing them to drive under certain restrictions.

Graduated Licensing System (GLS)

A licensing process designed for novice drivers that involves multiple stages to ensure they gain experience before receiving a full license.

Right-of-Way

The rules that determine which driver has the legal right to proceed first in a traffic situation.

Traffic Control Devices

Signs, signals, and pavement markings that regulate, warn, and guide traffic.

Hydroplaning

A driving condition that occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road due to water, causing loss of control.

No Zones

Areas around large trucks and buses where other vehicles cannot be seen by the driver.

Seat Belt Law

A legal requirement for all vehicle occupants to wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.

Emergency Vehicle Right-of-Way

The obligation for other drivers to yield the right-of-way to vehicles like ambulances and police cars when they are using their lights and sirens.