Maryland MVA permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002), covering right of way, signals and pavement markings, road signs, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies 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 1A vehicle ahead of you is stopped at a crosswalk. May you pass it?
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C: No. You may not pass any vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: A. Pedestrian Right-of-Way: Crossing at Crosswalks, page 37.
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Question 2What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
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B: Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: 8. Flashing Yellow Signal, page 18.
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Question 3A pennant-shaped sign marks:
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B: The start of a no passing zone. The pennant marks the start of a no passing zone. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 4Which road surfaces freeze before regular roads?
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B: Ramps and bridges. Ramps and bridges freeze before roads, and plowed roads may refreeze at night. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: D. Driving in Inclement Weather, page 28.
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Question 5When must you always call the police after a crash?
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B: When someone is injured, a vehicle can't be moved, or a driver appears impaired or unlicensed. Call police for injuries, immovable vehicles, impaired or unlicensed drivers, a driver leaving without giving information, or damaged public property. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 8: A. Crashes, page 43.
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Question 6Why should you never cross behind a truck that is backing up?
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A: Truck drivers have no rear-view mirror and may not see you. Truck drivers do not have a rear-view mirror and may not see you cutting in behind them. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: C. Large Trucks and Buses: No-Zones, page 38.
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Question 7Who may request that you submit to a blood test if police suspect drug impairment?
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C: A drug recognition expert. A police officer may have a drug recognition expert request that you submit to a blood test. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 9: B. Drug and Alcohol Test - Implied Consent, page 47.
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Question 8How long is a Maryland Type 1 Learner's Instructional Permit valid?
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B: Up to 2 years. The Type 1 Learner's Instructional Permit lasts up to 2 years. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: B. Learner's Instructional Permit, page 9.
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Question 9Which is a danger sign of drowsy driving?
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B: You can't stop yawning or don't remember the last few miles. Danger signs include eyes closing, trouble keeping your head up, constant yawning, not remembering the last miles, missing exits and drifting. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: D. Drowsy Driving, page 35.
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Question 10An emergency vehicle using its siren and lights approaches. What must you do?
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C: Move as close as possible to the edge of the road, stay out of intersections and stop until it passes. Immediately move as close as possible to the edge, stay out of intersections, and remain stopped until it passes. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: B. Emergency Vehicles, page 37.
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Question 11At a flashing red arrow, what must you do?
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B: Stop completely, yield, then go in the arrow's direction when clear. Come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians, then proceed in the arrow's direction when clear. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: 9. Flashing Red Arrow Signal, page 18.
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Question 12A five-sided (pentagon) sign warns of:
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A: School zones and school crossings. The pentagon shape warns of school zones and marks school crossings. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 13Your vehicle does not have ABS and you need to stop on a slippery road. What does the Maryland manual suggest?
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C: Pump the brakes to prevent skidding. Avoid slamming on the brakes; without ABS, pump the brakes to prevent skidding. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: D. Driving in Inclement Weather, page 28.
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Question 14You hit and injure a dog with your vehicle. What must you do?
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B: Immediately call the police. If you hit and injure a domestic animal, you must immediately call the police. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 8: A. Crashes, page 44.
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Question 15How far behind a stopped school bus with flashing red lights must you stop in Maryland?
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C: At least 20 feet. Stop at least 20 feet from the back of the bus if behind it, or 20 feet from its front if meeting it. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: D. School Buses, page 38.
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Question 16If you're caught drinking and driving in Maryland, what device may you have to install?
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C: A breathalyzer car lock (ignition interlock). You will have to install a breathalyzer car lock that prevents starting the vehicle if alcohol is detected. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 9: Did You Know?, page 50.
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Question 17What is the minimum age to apply for a Maryland learner's permit if you are under 25?
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B: 15 years and 9 months. Applicants younger than 25 must be at least 15 years and 9 months old. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: B. Learner's Instructional Permit, page 9.
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Question 18What is best to do if you become sleepy while driving?
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B: Rest or change drivers. If you become tired or sleepy while driving, it is best to rest or change drivers. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 6: D. Drowsy Driving, page 35.
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Question 19You are traveling the same direction as an emergency vehicle using its signals. May you pass it?
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C: No, unless it stops or a police officer tells you to. You may not pass an emergency vehicle using its signals unless it stops or an officer directs you. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: B. Emergency Vehicles, page 37.
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Question 20What are reversible lanes?
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B: Lanes where traffic goes one way during some hours and the other way at other times. Reversible lanes carry traffic in different directions at different times of day, controlled by lane use signals. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: 10. Lane Use Signals, page 18.
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Question 21Horizontal rectangular signs usually:
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B: Give directions or information. Vertical rectangles usually give instructions or rules; horizontal rectangles usually give directions or information. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Colors & Shapes, page 20.
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Question 22What is 'black ice'?
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C: A thin, hard-to-see layer of ice on blacktop caused by melting and refreezing. Black ice is a thin layer of ice on asphalt that is very hard or impossible to see, caused by melting and re-freezing. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: D. Driving in Inclement Weather: Driving on Snow/Ice, page 29.
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Question 23You strike an unattended parked car and can't find the owner. What should you do?
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A: Leave a note with what happened and your contact information where it can easily be found. If you can't find the owner, leave a note about what happened with your contact information where it's easily found. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 8: A. Crashes, page 44.
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Question 24When may you move again after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?
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A: When the bus starts moving or turns off its red lights. You may not move until the school bus starts moving or turns off its flashing red lights. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: D. School Buses, page 39.
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Question 25How many hours of supervised practice must a Maryland permit holder under 25 complete?
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C: 60. Applicants under 25 must practice at least 60 hours with a supervising driver. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: B. Learner's Instructional Permit, page 10.
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