Maryland MVA permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002), covering emergencies, sharing the road, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving 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 1During a skid, which way should you steer?
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D: In the direction you are skidding. Steer in the direction you are skidding and look where you want the vehicle to go. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: E. Skidding, page 29.
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Question 2What does it mean when the gates are down or lights are flashing at a railroad crossing?
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B: The road is temporarily closed; stop and wait until the gates go up and lights stop. The road is temporarily closed; wait until the gates go up and lights stop flashing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: G. Highway-Railroad Crossings, page 30.
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Question 3Can a driver with a BAC under .08 face criminal charges in Maryland?
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C: Yes, if their judgment and coordination are impaired. Your judgment and coordination may be impaired at a much lower BAC, which could result in criminal charges. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 33.
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Question 4If you need glasses to meet Maryland's vision requirements, what is true?
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C: You must always wear them when you drive, and your license will say so. If you need glasses or contacts to meet the requirements, you must always wear them when you drive; your license will show it. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 1: A. Vision Screening, page 7.
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Question 5Which is a step the Maryland manual lists for managing risk while driving?
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B: Do not assume that other drivers will do what they are supposed to do. Risk management includes not assuming other drivers will do what they are supposed to do. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: A. Drive Defensively, page 13.
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Question 6When you are making a left turn, to whom must you yield?
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D: Drivers in the opposing traffic lane. Yield to drivers in the opposing traffic lane when making a left turn. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: B. Right-of-Way, page 14.
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Question 7Which is an effect of speeding listed in the Maryland manual?
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D: Greater force and impact in a crash. Speeding increases stopping distance, reduces control, and increases the force of impact, making serious injury and death more likely. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: C. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 8According to the Maryland manual, what causes most rear-end crashes?
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C: Following too closely. Most rear-end crashes are caused by following too closely. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: D. Following Distance, page 15.
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Question 9How are two-way left turn lanes marked?
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B: Solid yellow lines on the outside and broken yellow lines on the inside. Two-way left turn lanes have solid yellow lines on the outside and broken lines on the inside. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: C. Pavement Markings: Types of Line Markings, page 24.
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Question 10When you come to a traffic circle in Maryland, you must yield to:
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D: Traffic already in the circle. Roads leading to traffic circles have yield signs; always yield to traffic already in the circle. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: I. Traffic Circles (Roundabouts), page 31.
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Question 11May you park on the striped access aisle next to a disability parking space if you have a disability placard?
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D: No, parking on any part of the access aisle is a violation even with a placard. Parking on any part of an access aisle is a violation, even with a disability plate or placard. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 9: F. Use of Disability Parking Spaces, License Plates and Placards, page 50.
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Question 12A traffic signal is not working and there is no stop line or crosswalk. Where must you stop?
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B: Before entering the intersection. At a dark signal, stop at the stop line, or before the crosswalk, or if neither exists, before entering the intersection; then yield. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings, page 17.
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Question 13What do green signs show?
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B: Destinations, distances and directions. Green signs show destinations, distances and directions. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 14Maryland law requires headlights when you use your windshield wipers:
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C: In inclement weather. Maryland law requires headlights when you use your wipers in inclement weather. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: A. Driving in Reduced Visibility, page 27.
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Question 15When should you press the brake during a skid?
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D: Only after your tires are gripping the road again. Press the brake only after you have traction again. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: E. Skidding, page 29.
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Question 16The slow-moving vehicle sign warns that a vehicle travels at:
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B: 25 mph or less. The slow-moving sign shows the vehicle is going 25 miles per hour or less. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: L. Slow Moving Vehicles, page 32.
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Question 17Which factor can change how alcohol affects you?
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B: Your weight, body fat, when and how much you ate, tiredness, mood and medications. Weight, body fat, food, tiredness, mood and medications all change how alcohol affects your driving. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 33.
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Question 18How many questions are on Maryland's knowledge test?
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C: 25. There are 25 questions on the knowledge test. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 1: B. Knowledge Test, page 7.
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Question 19Which factor affects your stopping distance?
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C: The condition of your tire treads and brakes. Stopping distance depends on how long it takes to see a danger, the road type and condition, tire tread and brake condition. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: E. Stopping Distance, page 15.
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Question 20You are on an entrance (acceleration) ramp. Who has the right-of-way?
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D: Drivers already on the highway. Yield to drivers already on the highway when you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: B. Right-of-Way, page 14.
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Question 21Under Maryland law, may you drive faster than the posted limit if traffic is light?
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D: No, it is illegal to drive faster than the posted speed limit. You may drive slower based on conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted limit. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: C. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 22Before returning to your lane after passing, what should you see in your rear-view mirror?
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B: Both headlights of the passed vehicle. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror before returning to your lane. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: I. Passing, page 16.
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Question 23What is a limited access highway?
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A: A large road with no intersections or traffic lights and limited entrances and exits. Limited access highways have no intersections or traffic lights and a limited number of entry and exit points. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: J. Interstate Driving and Limited Access Highways, page 31.
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Question 24As you enter a traffic circle, you should keep to which side of the island?
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A: The right. Reduce speed, keep to the right of the island and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: I. Traffic Circles (Roundabouts), page 31.
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Question 25May you park blocking a curb cut if you have a disability license plate?
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B: No. Parking in front of or blocking any part of a curb cut is a violation even with a disability plate or placard. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 9: F. Use of Disability Parking Spaces, License Plates and Placards, page 49.
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