Maryland Driver's Manual - Permit

Vision Req

binnocular

20/40 per eye

at least 140︒ continuous vision field

If have corrective lenses

restriction on license to wear it while driving

If diagnosed with reportable medical condition

MVA Driver Wellness and Safety Division

PBJ

Probation Before Judgement

Providing driving experience and skills gradually over time in low-risk environments

GLS - Graduated Licensing System

Before driving

permit / license

vehicle registration card

adjust seat and mirrors

seatbelts

Basic rule

Do anything to avoid crashing (be safe)

Right of way

first to arrive

opposing traffic lane when turning left

driver on right, if arrived at same time, or four-way stop sign intersection

highway-ers, if entering

any in intersection

drivers on street if entering T intersection

any if told to yeild

driving slower than traffic

encourages others to pass you, increasing likelihood of a crash

best speed to drive

speed of traffic up to max limit

speed limit

max speed in ideal conditions

sharp curves or hills

reduce speed

slippery roads

reduce speed

roads with potential pedestrians/animals

reduce speed

shopping centers, parking lots, downtown areas

reduce speed

traffic congestion

reduce speed

narrow bridges and tunnels

reduce speed

toll plazas

reduce speed

schools, playgrounds, residential streets

reduce speed

railroad crossing

reduce speed

Min following distance

3-4 seconds under ideal conditions (to same reference point as car in front)

Vehicles stopping often

4-5 second following distance

stopping distance influenced by

reaction time

road condition

tire condition

brake condition

Generally keep car

right of center of roadway

when turning

look for signs and signals

plan before reaching

activate turn signal

look behind and to both sides to see if safe

adjust speed

flashing red signal

stop and proceed if way is clear

flashing yellow signal

slow down and proceed with caution

when passing

use turn signal before passing

generally to the left, unless over 2 lanes moving in same direction

When passing, before returning to lane

See both headlights of passed car in rear view mirror

Use headlights

When wins held in inclement weather (law)

High beam when

Open roads without streetlights

No high beam when

Within 300 feet car infront

Atleast 500 feet car passing opposite direction

To prevent staring into headlights

Stare slightly right

Work zones

Minimize distractions

Speed fines may be higher

When stopped on a highway

Try to stay in side

Turn on flashers

Funeral procession right of way

If headlights on or flashing hazard lights

Slow moving vehicle with slow moving emblem

25 mph or less on back of vehicle

BAC

Blood alcohol consentration

DUI

Driving under influence: 0.08 or higher

HOV

High occupancy vehicles

CDS

Controlled dangerous substances

Alcohol with children

Fine and jailtime doubles

Under 18

Can't use wireless to communicate

School buss is stopped

Alternating red flashes

Other cars stop atleast 20 feet from front or back

Biciclists

Are vehicles

Don't honk

3 foot clearance

Avoid it being on right side