Maryland Mva permit test

Drinking and driving: in MD, when is it against the law to operate a motor vehicle?

When an open alchohol container is in the passenger area of the vehicle

Road conditions: what tends to freeze before highways and roads?

-Bridges

-Ramps

Traffic Signals: What does a flashing red signal indicate?

-Come to a complete stop at the stop line

-Yield to all traffic and pedestrians

-Proceed when the way is clear

Basic Driving: Death is _ times more probable in a crash at 60 mph than at 20 mph.

8

Traffic Signals: What does a flashing yellow signal indicate?

-Slow down

-Proceed with caution

Accidents: What must you do if you strike an unattended vehicle or unattended property?

-Stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the crash, without obstructing traffic more than necessary

-Attempt to find the driver or owner of the property to notify and provide your information

-If the driver or the owner of the property cannot be found, leave notice and your information in a conspicuous, secure place

Road Conditions: When are roads the most slippery?

When it first starts to rain

Following Distance: What is the "4 second rule?"

The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle for safety

Points On Your License: What is required before you can take a driving test?

-Your vehicle must have valid license plates and registration

-Proof of Insurance

-Your vehicle must be in safe operating condition

Drinking And Driving: What happens if a driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol test?

There will be a suspension period

Drinking And Driving: What factors affect your body's ability to digest alcohol?

-Weight

-Body fat

-Food

-Tiredness

-Medication

Driving And Driving: When is it NOT legal to be drinking at all?

If you are not yet 21 years of age

Railroad Crossing: What do the flashing red lights at a railroad crossing indicate?

A driver must come to a complete stop until lights stop flashing

Hydroplaning: What should you do if you start to hydroplane?

-Ease your foot off the gas

-Do not apply the brakes

-Allow the vehicle to slow to a manageable speed

-Maintain direction of the vehicle

Fatigue: What are some potential warning signs that a driver is becoming fatigued or drowsy when driving?

-Your eyes close or go out of focus

You have trouble keeping your head up

-You miss your exit

-You keep driving out of your lane

-You don't remember driving the last few miles

Headlights: Maryland law requires that drivers do what in inclement weather?

That you turn on your headlights when you are using your windshield wipers

Driving At Night: What is more hazardous and more difficult than daytime driving?

Driving at night

Accidents: In the event of an auto crash, what should you do if there are no injuries involved but you cannot move your vehicle?

-Call 911 immediately, give location of crash, advise that there are no injuries but you need assistance

-Use emergency flashers or flares to warn oncoming traffic

-Be patient, do not attempt to cross the roadway or stop traffic. Make sure you stay away from traffic

Expressway Driving: Interstate and other limited access highways are usually reached by what?

-An entrance ramp

-An acceleration lane

Bicyclist: What should you avoid doing when following a bicyclist?

-Following too closely

-Sounding your horn

School Bus: When don't you have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing and stop arm extended?

When you are driving on the opposite side of a divided highway

Trucks: Watch for turning trucks. Where do trucks make wide turns and need additional space?

Intersections

Signaling: What should a driver prepare to do before turning?

-Look for signs and signals that give direction on when you can turn

-Plan your turn before reaching the turning point

-Activate your turn signal in advance to alert other drivers

-Look behind and to both sides to ensure it is safe to proceed before making a turn

-Adjust your speed for the turn

Pedestrians: What does a pedestrian with a white cane signify?

The person is blind

Pavement Markings: What are used alone or to supplement other traffic control devices, provide important guidance and information to drivers without requiring them to divert their attention from the roadway?

Highway markings

Right Of Way: What must you do when you are entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside?

-Yield to vehicles already on the main road

-Yield to pedestrians on the main road

Emergency Vehicle: When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you with its lights flashing and siren going, what must you do?

Pull over to the right edge of the roadway and stop

Traffic Signals: What does a red "X" signal indicate?

Lane closed. You must never drive in a lane under a red X signal.

Roundabout: Who has the right of way when approaching a roundabout?

Traffic already in the roundabout

School Bus: What must you do when approaching a school bus that has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended?

Stop at least 20 feet away from the bus.

Other Important Information: What are prohibited when driving a motor vehicle?

-Ear plugs attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio device that are in or cover both ears

-Headsets attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio device that are in or cover both ears

-Earphones, attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio device that are in or cover both ears

Night Driving: Why is driving at night more dangerous than daytime driving?

Drivers do not see as far, as soon, or as much and everything looks different.

Work Zones: What color is most of the traffic control devices used in work zones?

Orange

Trucks: What areas are considered the "NO ZONE" on a truck or other large vehicle?

-On either side

-In front

-Directly behind

Headlights: What is suggested that drivers do when driving at night?

-Make sure to use your headlights and follow the suggestions for when to use high beams

-Do not stare at the glare of oncoming traffic headlights

-Increase your following distance

Road Conditions: If you are driving in a funeral procession, what must you do?

Have headlights turned on and hazards lights flashing in order to be granted the right-of-way

Expressway Driving: What is prohibited on the traveled portion of a highway?

Stopping

Cell Phones: Maryland law prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones while operating a vehicle. Which of the following is legal in Maryland?

A 19 year old using a hands-free device to talk on the phone while driving

Driver License: The Rookie Driver/Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS) applies to all new noncommercial driver's license applicants, regardless of age. What are the two steps required prior to receiving a Driver's License?

Learner's Instructional Permit and a Provisional License

Passing: Generally, you should pass to the left of the other vehicle. However, it is acceptable to pass on the right under which circumstances?

-If it is safe to do so

-The other vehicle is about to make a left turn

-You can stay on the roadway when passing to the left

Fog: What should a driver do when driving in foggy conditions?

Use low beams, they won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility and if you have them use fog lights

Traffic Signs: What does a sign shaped like a pennant indicate?

Indicates the start of a no passing zone.

Skidding: What should you do to control a vehicle in a skid?

-Steer in the direction of the skid

-Do not use your brakes

Take your foot off the gas

Traffic Signals: What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes

Traffic Signs: If a traffic sign has the principal background color of florescent pink, what is it communicating?

Emergency Traffic Incidents

Traffic Signs: If a road sign communicates road user services, such as food, gas, and rest areas, what color will the background of the sign be?

blue

Driving Situations And Conditions: When driving at night with high beams on, you must change to low beam at least _______________ before meeting oncoming

500 feet

Work Zones: What is the penalty in Maryland for speeding in a highway construction zone?

A fine that is higher than a regular fine for speeding

Cell Phones: Maryland Vehicle Law prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones, including texting while operating a motor vehicle. Although hands free devices are permitted, drivers should minimize calls and use which safe driving practice?

-Pull safely off the road and stop before making a call

-Use the cell phone only in emergencies, if possible have the passenger make the call

-Let voicemail answer incoming calls

-Keep telephone conversations short

Child Restraint: In MD, all children under age eight must ride in what?

An age appropriate child safety seat, unless the child is 4'9"

Learner's Permit: How old do you have to be to obtain a Type 1 learner's permit in Maryland?

At least 15 years and 9 months old.

The risk of hydroplaning increases:

with increased speed

Worn or bald tires often:

make turning on wet roads more difficult

Red and blue signs in the shape of a shield mark:

the interstate sign

Provisional license holders are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle:

If the driver and each passenger are not restrained by a seat belt or child safety seat.

The minimum amount your insurance must cover for bodily injury for two or more people is:

60,000 dollars.

Lanes marked on both sides by double-broken yellow lines are known as:

Reversible lanes.