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Maryland MVA permit practice test 5

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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1After a crash with no injuries, your car can still be driven. What should you do?

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    B: Move it off the road as close as possible to the crash site. If there are no injuries and your vehicle can move, move it off the road near the crash site. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 8: A. Crashes, page 43.

  2. Question 2About how far does a fully loaded truck need to stop, according to the Maryland manual?

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    D: The length of a football field. Fully loaded trucks take the length of a football field to stop. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: C. Large Trucks and Buses, page 38.

  3. Question 3If convicted of drunk or drugged driving with a child in the vehicle, what may the judge do?

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    D: Double your fine and jail time. A judge can double your fine and jail time if a child was in your vehicle. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving: Driving with Children, page 34.

  4. Question 4Who must come with you to the Maryland driving test site?

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    D: A supervising driver. A supervising driver must come with you to the test site. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 1: C. Driving Skills Test, page 8.

  5. Question 5May an adult in Maryland hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

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    D: No, handheld use including texting is illegal; hands-free calls are allowed. It is illegal to use a handheld phone, including texting, while driving; you may make hands-free calls. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: C. Distracted Driving: Cell Phones, page 35.

  6. Question 6When there is no traffic signal, what must you do for a pedestrian in a marked or unmarked crosswalk?

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    C: Stop. When there is no traffic signal, you must stop for pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: A. Pedestrian Right-of-Way, page 37.

  7. Question 7Another vehicle is passing you. What must you do?

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    B: Yield and not increase your speed. When being passed, you must yield to the other vehicle and not increase your speed. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: I. Passing, page 16.

  8. Question 8When turning on a steady green arrow, whom must you still yield to?

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    D: Pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. Proceed with caution in the arrow's direction, yielding to all pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: 6. Steady Green Arrow Signal, page 18.

  9. Question 9What does a crossbuck sign identify?

    white and black crossbuck road sign
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    C: The location of a railroad crossing. The crossbuck identifies the location of a highway-rail grade crossing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  10. Question 10In fog, when you see headlights or taillights ahead, what should you do?

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    C: Reduce your speed even more and be prepared to stop. When you see other vehicles' lights in fog, reduce speed even more and be ready to stop quickly. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: C. Driving in Fog, page 28.

  11. Question 11Leaving the scene of a crash where someone dies is a felony in Maryland with a penalty of up to:

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    C: 10 years and $10,000. Leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 8: A. Crashes, page 43.

  12. Question 12How many large blind spots ('no zones') does a truck have?

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    A: Four. There are four large blind spots around trucks called no zones. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: C. Large Trucks and Buses: No-Zones, page 38.

  13. Question 13Under Maryland's implied consent law, where does driving mean you agree to a drug or alcohol test?

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    B: On a road or private property used by the public. Driving or attempting to drive on a road or private property used by the public means you consent to testing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 9: B. Drug and Alcohol Test - Implied Consent, page 47.

  14. Question 14What is the name of Maryland's graduated licensing process?

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    B: Rookie Driver/Graduated Licensing System. The process is called the Rookie Driver/Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS), and it applies to new drivers of all ages. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: A. Rookie Driver/Graduated Licensing System, page 9.

  15. Question 15A 17-year-old driver in Maryland wants to make a hands-free call. Is this allowed?

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    B: No; under 18, no cell phone use even hands-free, except a 911 emergency call. Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone while driving, even hands-free, except to call 911. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: C. Distracted Driving: Cell Phones, page 35.

  16. Question 16Do most intersections have a crosswalk even when none is painted?

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    C: Yes. Most intersections have a crosswalk even if it is not marked. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: A. Pedestrian Right-of-Way: Crossing at Crosswalks, page 37.

  17. Question 17The solid yellow line of a center-line pair is on your side. May you pass?

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    C: No. You may not pass where the solid yellow line in the middle of the road is on your side. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 3: I. Passing, page 16.

  18. Question 18At a flashing red signal at a railroad crossing, you don't see a train. What must you do?

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    B: Come to a complete stop anyway, and proceed when the light stops flashing and the way is clear. At a railroad crossing you must stop completely at a flashing red signal even if you don't see a train. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: 7. Flashing Red Signal, page 18.

  19. Question 19A trapezoid-shaped sign is used for:

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    B: Recreation and cultural interest areas and National Forest Routes. Trapezoid signs mark recreation and cultural interest areas and National Forest Routes. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.

  20. Question 20Fog is so thick you can't drive safely. What should you do?

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    C: Pull completely off the road to a safe place and turn on emergency flashers. Pull completely off the road to a safe location and turn on your emergency flashers. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: C. Driving in Fog, page 28.

  21. Question 21What is the penalty for leaving the scene of a crash that results in serious injury?

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    C: License revoked and up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Your license will be revoked and you could face up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 8: A. Crashes, page 43.

  22. Question 22How far out does a truck's right-side blind spot extend?

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    C: Three lanes. The right-side blind spot runs the length of the trailer and extends out three lanes. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: C. Large Trucks and Buses: No-Zones, page 38.

  23. Question 23What happens to your license if a police officer certifies that you refused a test?

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    C: The MVA will suspend your license. If an officer submits a certified statement that you refused a test, the MVA will suspend your license. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 9: B. Drug and Alcohol Test - Implied Consent, page 48.

  24. Question 24Does Maryland's graduated licensing system apply to adults who have never had a license?

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    C: Yes, it applies to people of all ages who have never had a license. GLS applies to anyone who has never had a driver's license, of all eligible ages. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: A. Rookie Driver/Graduated Licensing System, page 9.

  25. Question 25What does the Maryland manual suggest if you must make a call while driving?

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    A: Pull safely off the road and stop first. If you must make a call, pull safely off the road and stop before making it. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: C. Distracted Driving: Cell Phones, page 35.

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