Maryland MVA permit practice test 3
25 questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002), covering signals and pavement markings, road signs, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, sharing the road 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 1After stopping at a steady red light in Maryland, which turns are allowed unless a sign prohibits them?
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A: Right turns, and left turns from a one-way street onto another one-way street. After a complete stop you may turn right, or left from one one-way street to another, yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: 1. Steady Red Signal, page 17.
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Question 2What do brown signs show?
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A: Recreation and cultural interest areas. Brown signs show recreation and cultural interest areas. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 3How far before an oncoming vehicle must you switch from high to low beams?
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C: At least 500 feet. Change to low beams at least 500 feet before reaching oncoming vehicles. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: A. Driving in Reduced Visibility, page 27.
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Question 4How do you report an emergency or safety problem at a railroad crossing?
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B: Use the information on the blue and white Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign. Report emergencies using the information on the blue and white ENS sign. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: G. Highway-Railroad Crossings, page 30.
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Question 5While following a slow-moving vehicle and waiting for a safe chance to pass, what does the Maryland manual suggest?
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D: Use your emergency flashers to warn drivers behind you. If you must follow a slower vehicle, use your emergency flashers to warn others coming up behind you. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: L. Slow Moving Vehicles, page 32.
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Question 6A 19-year-old driver is stopped after drinking a small amount of alcohol. What can happen?
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B: License suspended or revoked, and a charge for violating the alcohol restriction. Under 21, drinking any alcohol is illegal; the license will be suspended or revoked and the driver could be charged with violating the alcohol restriction. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 33.
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Question 7How much time do you have to take Maryland's knowledge test?
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C: 20 minutes. You have 20 minutes to take the knowledge test. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 1: B. Knowledge Test, page 7.
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Question 8Which item does the Maryland manual recommend for a winter emergency kit to help traction?
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A: Kitty litter or sand. The emergency kit should include flares, flashlight, first aid kit, blanket, kitty litter or sand, a small shovel and ice scraper. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: D. Driving in Inclement Weather: Emergency Kit Supplies, page 29.
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Question 9According to the Maryland manual, should you ever assume you automatically have the right-of-way?
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C: No, always consider the situation and circumstances. Never assume you automatically have the right-of-way; always consider the situation. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: B. Right-of-Way, page 13.
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Question 10Where should you reduce your speed, according to the Maryland manual?
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D: At toll plazas, narrow bridges and tunnels, and railroad grade crossings. Reduce speed at sharp curves, slippery roads, shopping centers, heavy traffic, narrow bridges and tunnels, toll plazas, school areas and railroad grade crossings. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: C. Understanding Vehicle Speed, page 14.
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Question 11When may you pass on the right in Maryland?
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A: When the other vehicle is about to turn left, or on an unobstructed road with two or more lanes going your way, staying on the road. Passing on the right is OK if safe and you stay on the road, when the other vehicle is turning left or on unobstructed roads with two or more lanes in your direction. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: I. Passing, page 16.
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Question 12When entering an interstate, what should you not cross?
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B: The solid lines dividing the entrance from the highway. You should not cross the solid lines that divide the entrance and the highway. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: J. Interstate Driving and Limited Access Highways, page 32.
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Question 13In a multi-lane traffic circle, when should you move to the outside lane to exit?
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B: After you pass the exit before the one you plan to take. Stay in your lane, signal right and move to the outside lane after you pass the exit before the one you plan to take. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: I. Traffic Circles (Roundabouts), page 31.
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Question 14When may a vehicle with a disability placard park in a disability space?
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D: When the person who qualified for the placard is the driver or a passenger. You may park there only if the person who qualified for the plate or placard is the driver or a passenger. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 9: F. Use of Disability Parking Spaces, License Plates and Placards, page 49.
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Question 15What does a steady yellow signal mean?
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D: The signal is changing from green to red. A steady yellow means the signal is changing from green to red; if you're too close to stop safely, carefully continue. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: 2. Steady Yellow Signal, page 17.
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Question 16Orange signs warn of:
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B: Construction and maintenance work areas. Orange is used for construction and maintenance work area warnings. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 17When following another vehicle, you must use low beams if it is how close?
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B: 300 feet or less. Change to low beams when following a vehicle that is 300 feet or less in front of you. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: A. Driving in Reduced Visibility, page 27.
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Question 18If your vehicle is disabled on an interstate shoulder, what does the Maryland manual advise?
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C: Turn on emergency flashers and stay inside your vehicle if you can. Turn on emergency flashers and stay inside if you can; standing or walking along a highway is very dangerous. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: J. Interstate Driving and Limited Access Highways, page 32.
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Question 19You approach a tow truck stopped on the road. If you can't move to a non-adjacent lane, what must you do?
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C: Slow down to a safe speed and prepare to stop. Move to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle; if not possible, slow down to a safe speed and be prepared to stop. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: B. Emergency Vehicles, page 37.
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Question 20Can a six-pack with missing cans be an open container under Maryland law?
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A: Yes. A six-pack with open, empty or missing bottles or cans can be considered an open container. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving, page 33.
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Question 21Which two parts make up Maryland's driving skills test?
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D: Driving on public roads and a special course at the testing location. The skills test includes driving on public roads and a special course at the testing location. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 1: C. Driving Skills Test, page 7.
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Question 22Which is an example of aggressive driving?
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B: Tailgating and unsafe lane changes. Aggressive driving includes speeding, tailgating, ignoring signals, unsafe lane changes, not yielding and unsafe passing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: B. Aggressive Driving and Road Rage, page 34.
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Question 23In Maryland, what must a driver in a funeral procession turn on?
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B: Headlights and flashing hazard lights. Drivers in a funeral procession must turn on headlights and flashing hazard lights. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: K. Funeral Processions, page 32.
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Question 24Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing may you not pass?
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B: 100 feet. You may not pass when crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: I. Passing, page 16.
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Question 25You take the wrong exit from an interstate. What should you do?
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D: Continue off the exit ramp and find a way to re-enter. Continue until you are off the exit ramp and then look for a way to re-enter; never stop and back up on the highway. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: J. Interstate Driving and Limited Access Highways, page 32.
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