Maryland Permit Test

A distraction when driving is... anything that takes your attention away from driving####A driver should... always be prepared to yield the right-of-way####If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should... slow down gradually and not apply the brakes####Which direction do you turn your front wheels to park uphill on a two-way road? right, toward the side of the road####When should you adjust your rearview & side mirrors? before you start driving####If your vehicle has a mechanical problem... stop in your lane and put on your hazards####check your rearview mirrors... often to see how traffic is moving behind you####A BAC of 0.02 percent... ####What should you do when you arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right & left? yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right####You are entering a freeway-check traffic by... 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####You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should... 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 your 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####You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first? hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, & gently apply the brakes####True or False: It's unlawful to pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone true####True or False: It is not unlawful to pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing false####What is BAC? blood alcohol concentration####When changing lanes... 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####What should you do when you exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill? slow to a sage speed before the curve####When preparing to drive, you should... properly adjust your seat and mirrors####What should you do when the road is slippery? 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... frequently check your rearview mirror####You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by... their erratic and improper lane changes####Which of the following road surfaces freezes first: a tunnel, an intersection, or a bridge? a bridge####A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that 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 of the following is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain: a hilly open road, a residential road, or a road in a shaded area 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 motor vehicle is considered a distraction because... it occupies the driver's hands, eyes, & mind####There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer... a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles####When backing up... 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... judgement & physical coordination####What should you do before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle? check your blind spots & signal your intention before changing lanes####When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use... low beams####If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, 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 & they're smaller/more difficult to see than adults####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 to the side is blocked, you should... stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions####What is the purpose of rumble strips? through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane####When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when... you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror####If you are approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped while it uses 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 to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed####Prior to entering a curve... 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 you are behind a motorcycle, you should... allow a larger following distance####If you have an argument with another person and you 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 ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should... stop for as long as the red lights are flashing####Before you enter 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 your car cause if its suspension is bad? vehicle control problems####A broken yellow centerline indicates that... passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear####f you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely... interfere with traffic and receive a ticket####You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by... driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping####What color are regulatory signs? white####You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should... come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so####When driving in work zones, you should... avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance####When driving in a construction zone... expect the unexpected####A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that 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 it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should... ease your foot off the gas pedal####You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive... farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle####Drivers turning left must yield to... oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right####While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should... look ahead toward the right edge of your lane####True or False: Reaction time is slower after drinking alcohol true####What should you do if you encounter an aggressive driver? get our of their way####What is alcohol? A depressant####A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is... permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line####When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving... at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway####When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection... you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians####What driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol/drugs? alertness, concentration, reaction time, & coordination####If you are driving at night, when should you use your high beam headlights? when there are no oncoming vehicles approaching####You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because... large trucks and buses, due to their size and weight, require longer distances to stop than smaller passenger vehicles####Where is it safe to pass another vehicle wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing####What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate? drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic and the protected left turn is about to end.####You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way? you have the right of way####Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can... impair your judgement####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 where 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 direction####Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary... causes traffic congestion####If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is... farther from the car ahead than normal####At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver... who arrived before you####When being passed by another vehicle... maintain a constant speed####Drivers are required to obey instructions from... Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites####If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should... park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible####What do yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads####To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your... low beam headlights####If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should... come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted####You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. What should you do after the train passes? wait for signal lights to stop flashing and look for a second train####What are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes? exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances####Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is... often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you####When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit? never####If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must... slow down and cross the intersection carefully####The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only... under ideal conditions####While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline... you may cross the centerline to change lanes####If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should... not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane####Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when... there isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks####If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should... move to the lane on your right####Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should... see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror####Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by... merging into a different lane####If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by... waiting several hours####In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead? when parked on a hill or sloping driveway####What is the proper way to make a right turn? signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the right curb before turning####If you find yourself in a skid... stay off the brakes####Construction zone signs are generally... diamond-shaped or rectangular with orange and black coloring####When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should.... turn into the first lane####When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you... should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic####A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first? take your foot off the gas pedal####You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do? leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle####If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should... avoid the puddle if possible####When driving on gravel or dirt roads... your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down####When driving on an interstate, to avoid traffic merging from on-ramps to your right, the best thing to do is to... change lanes to the left####If you come up behind a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, you.... may not pass hat vehicle####If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway... slow down and proceed with caution####At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if... you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear####When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive... near the centerline####Who should you yield the right-of-way to? the driver who is at or arrives at the intersection before you, drivers in opposing traffic lane when making a left turn, the driver on the right at a four-way intersection w/stop signs, etc.####What are some of the dangers of speeding? reduces ability to negotiate curves/maneuver around obstacles, increases risk of crashes, increases severity of crashes, etc.####What are some conditions that require reduced speed for safety? sharp curves/hills where visibility is limited, slippery roads, traffic congestions, with pedestrians/animals, narrow bridges/tunnels, toll plazas, schools, etc.####What is the minimum following distance? 3 to 4 seconds####What are the consequences of leaving the scene of a crash when you are convicted? your license will be revoked, face imprisionment up to 5 years/a fine up to $5,000 or doubled if there is a death####