Drivers ED Final (MVA)

1.A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates

a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately.

2. To obtain a provisional license in Maryland

a new driver must pass a skills test including a closed course and an open road test

3. How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driver's record

Forever

4. A driver may pass another vehicle on a two lane road if

there is a single broken yellow line between the two lanes

5.The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is

To warn of hazards ahead

6. A driver should __ be seconds from the vehicle in front of him/her

at least 3 - 4 seconds

7. As a driver under the age of 21, the maximum legal BAC, by breathalyzer test, (zero tolerance) is

less than .02

8.What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn

Signal at least 100 feet from turn

9.The purpose of traffic signs is, ?

to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers

10.According to the Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt

All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle

11.A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least hours

10 hours

12. When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane a driver should

search for a gap in traffic and adjust speed to the speed of the traffic

13.If a vehicle's accelerator fails, into which gear should a driver shift

Park (P)

14.If a vehicles engine fails (completely shuts down) what should a driver do with the brake

Do not touch the brake until the vehicle is on the side of the road and out of the path of travel

15.According to Maryland law, how far does a driver need to be from a cyclist

At least 3 feet

16. Distracted pedestrians are

a problem that is growing more serious annually

17. When driving in fog, a driver should

use low beam headlights

18.Which of the following are true about large trucks and busses

Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or buses every year

19.The best way to reverse a vehicle when turning is to

Check all mirrors, complete head checks, and use back up cameras if available

20.When does a driver have to stop for a school bus

when the red lights are flashing and there is no barrier between his/her vehicle and the bus

21.If a learners permit holder commits a moving violation, he/she

must restart the 9-month waiting period to receive a provisional license

22. What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light

Slow down and proceed with caution

23. Which of the following is true

Seatbelts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause fewer injuries than if a driver was not belted

24. A driver should use S.E.E

consistently when driving

25.If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red

the driver may turn right after coming to a complete stop, searching the intersection, and if a right turn on red is permitted

26. What are No Zones

Areas of limited visibility around large trucks

27. During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, provisional license holders under the age of 18

must not have passengers under the age of 18, unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or unless the passengers are direct family members

28.If a driver has unexpectedly driven off the road and want to return to it, he/she should

ease off the accelerator and carefully steer back onto the roadway

29.In a school zone, when must a driver stop

When directed by a signal or crossing guard

30.If a vehicles accelerator fails, into which gear should a driver shift

Neutral (N)

31.A provisional license holder under 18 may not drive without special permission

between 12:00 am and 5:00 am

32. What is the meaning of the sign on the right

Sharp right turn

33. The legal definition of aggressive driving is

committing three moving violations at the same time

34. A parking brake

is used to secure a vehicle when parked

35.If two vehicles arrive at intersection with stop signs on all four corners, which driver must yield

The first driver to get to the intersectionS

36. A yield sign

Means that a driver should give way to other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists

37. If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, a driver should

move as close as possible to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass

38.To avoid driving impaired, a driver should not use

any medication that may limit his/her abilities

39.When traveling on snowy roads, what adjustment should a driver make

Reduce speed to avoid problems with reduced traction

40.The condition of a vehicle riding on a film of water is known as

hydroplaning

41.What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane

Turn off or turn onto a multilane road

42.When starting a vehicle, a driver should have

one foot on the brake and the other on the dead pedal

43. What type of sign is on the right

Regulatory sign

44. Which line is used to mark the right edge of a road

Solid white line

45.What should a driver do when he/she gets to a speed bump

Reduce speed to suggested limit

46.What is the most important and safest thing a driver should do just before driving away

Put on the safety belt and put away electronics

47. When stopping at a stop sign where there is no crosswalk or stop line, the vehicle should be stopped

Before the front of the vehicle enters the intersection

48.Which of these is a safe thing to do when driving through a tunnel

Turn on lights and take off sunglasses

49.Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways

Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries

50.If a driver is convicted of a moving violation while holding a provisional license

he/she is ineligible to convert to a full license until he/she has not been convicted of an offense for eighteen consecutive months