Maryland MVA permit practice test
25 questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002), covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, right of way, speed limits, following and passing and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Maryland MVA test has 25 questions and you need 22 right.
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Question 1What visual acuity does the Maryland manual require to qualify for a driver's license?
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B: At least 20/40 in each eye. Applicants must have binocular vision, visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye and a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 1: A. Vision Screening, page 7.
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Question 2What must you have with you whenever you drive in Maryland?
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A: A valid learner's permit or driver's license and the vehicle registration card. Before you drive you must have a valid permit or license and the vehicle registration card with you. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: Basic Driving, page 13.
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Question 3Two drivers reach an intersection at the same time. Who must yield?
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B: The driver on the left. When two drivers arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: B. Right-of-Way, page 13.
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Question 4What does a posted speed limit mean in Maryland?
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D: The maximum legal speed under ideal conditions. The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions; you are always responsible for a safe speed. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: C. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 5What minimum following distance does the Maryland MVA recommend under ideal conditions?
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C: 3 to 4 seconds. The MVA recommends a minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds under ideal conditions. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: D. Following Distance, page 15.
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Question 6Where should you avoid changing lanes, according to the Maryland manual?
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C: In an intersection. You should not drift across lane lines or make lane changes in an intersection. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: F. Lane Driving, page 15.
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Question 7When should you turn on your turn signal?
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A: Before you get to the turn. Switch on your turn signal before you get to the turn to let other drivers know your plans. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: G. Turning, page 15.
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Question 8When parking along a road with a curb in Maryland, where should your vehicle be?
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B: As close to the curb as possible. Park as far away from traffic as possible; if there is a curb, park as close to it as possible. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: J. General Parking Rules, page 16.
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Question 9In Maryland, when may you ignore a traffic control device?
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A: When a police officer, emergency personnel or a uniformed school crossing guard directs you otherwise. You must obey traffic control devices unless a police officer, emergency personnel or a uniformed school crossing guard directs otherwise. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings, page 17.
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Question 10In Maryland's manual, what does a fluorescent pink sign indicate?
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C: Emergency traffic incidents. Fluorescent pink signs are used for emergency traffic incidents. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 11When visibility is reduced, which color pavement markings should always be on your left?
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D: Yellow. Yellow markings divide opposite-direction traffic and should always be on your left, never on your right. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: A. Driving in Reduced Visibility, page 27.
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Question 12Your vehicle begins to skid. What is the first thing to do?
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A: Release the accelerator or brake pedal, whichever you are using. Release whichever pedal you're using, steer in the direction you're skidding, and look where you want to go. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: E. Skidding, page 29.
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Question 13Which vehicles must stop before every railroad crossing?
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D: Buses, school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials. Buses, school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials must stop before every railroad crossing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: G. Highway-Railroad Crossings, page 30.
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Question 14At what BAC does Maryland consider a driver to be under the influence?
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B: .08 or higher. Maryland considers drivers under the influence of alcohol at a BAC of .08 or higher. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 33.
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Question 15What continuous field of vision is required for a Maryland driver's license?
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C: At least 140 degrees. The vision standard includes a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 1: A. Vision Screening, page 7.
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Question 16What does the Maryland manual call constantly searching ahead and being ready to change speed or lanes?
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C: Defensive driving. Searching ahead and being ready to change speed or lanes so you can identify risks is called defensive driving. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: A. Drive Defensively, page 13.
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Question 17You are stopped at a 'T' intersection. Who has the right-of-way?
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B: Drivers already on the through road. Yield to drivers already on the road as you stop at a 'T' intersection. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: B. Right-of-Way, page 14.
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Question 18According to the Maryland manual, why is driving much slower than other traffic risky?
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A: It encourages other vehicles to constantly pass you, increasing crash chances. Driving slower than other traffic encourages others to pass you constantly, which increases the chance of a crash. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: C. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 19When following vehicles that stop often, such as buses or delivery vans, what following distance should you use?
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D: 4 or 5 seconds or more. Increase to four or five seconds, and possibly more, behind vehicles that stop often. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: D. Following Distance, page 15.
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Question 20In areas with 'stay right' signs, which lane should you use?
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A: The right-hand lane(s), unless passing. Where you see 'stay right' signs, drive in the right-hand lane or lanes unless you are passing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: Basic Driving (sidebar on 'stay right' signs), page 16.
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Question 21After making a legal U-turn, which lane should you turn into?
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D: The outside or right-hand lane going the opposite direction. Signal left, stop and yield, then turn into the outside or right-hand lane traveling in the opposite direction. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: H. U-turn, page 15.
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Question 22Which is a general parking rule in the Maryland manual?
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B: Set the parking brake and put an automatic in 'park'. Set your parking brake, put the vehicle in gear or 'park', check mirrors before opening the door, and take your keys. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: J. General Parking Rules, page 16.
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Question 23Is it legal to cut through private property to avoid a traffic signal?
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A: No. You may not drive across private property or leave the road to avoid obeying a traffic control device. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings, page 17.
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Question 24A fluorescent yellow-green sign is used for:
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C: School, pedestrian and bicycle signs. Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle signs. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 25In Maryland you must turn on your headlights whenever you can't clearly see at least how far ahead?
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C: 1,000 feet. You must turn on headlights any time there isn't enough light to clearly see at least 1,000 feet ahead. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: A. Driving in Reduced Visibility, page 27.
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