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Maryland MVA permit practice test 8

25 questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002), covering emergencies, sharing the road, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings 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 1What might you notice when ABS engages during hard braking?

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    D: A rumble from the brakes and a vibrating brake pedal. When ABS engages you may hear a rumble and the brake pedal will vibrate under your foot. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 10: I. Braking with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), page 53.

  2. Question 2Why should you leave extra space behind motorcycles?

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    A: Riders often slow down in ways that don't turn on their brake lights. Motorcyclists often reduce speed without triggering brake lights, and they slow for hazards that don't affect cars. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: E. Motorcycles, page 39.

  3. Question 3How long must a permit holder under 18 hold the permit without a violation before getting a provisional license?

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    C: 9 months. If you are under 18, you must hold the permit for at least 9 months without a violation. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: B. Learner's Instructional Permit, page 10.

  4. Question 4Which is true about driver assistance technology such as lane keeping or automatic emergency braking?

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    D: It may not work properly in rain, snow, fog, on hills and around curves. ADAS has limitations in bad weather, hills and curves; you remain responsible for safe operation at all times. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: H. Understanding Vehicle Technologies, page 42.

  5. Question 5How do pedestrians activate a crosswalk signal?

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    C: By pushing a button on a pole beside the road. Pedestrians push a button on a pole at the side of the road; the signal tells drivers to stop and then tells pedestrians to cross. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: A. Traffic Signals: Crosswalk Signals, page 19.

  6. Question 6A 'Two-way Left' turn sign over a center lane means:

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    D: Vehicles traveling in either direction can use the center lane to turn left. Vehicles traveling in either direction can use the center lane to turn left. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  7. Question 7How can you help prevent hydroplaning?

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    C: Keep tires in good condition and lower your speed on wet roads. Keep your tires in good condition and lower your speed on wet roads. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: F. Hydroplaning, page 30.

  8. Question 8A group of motorcycles is on the highway and you need to reach an exit. What should you do?

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    C: Signal early and wait for the riders to make room. Signal early and wait for the riders to make room; only merge between groups when there's enough space. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: E. Motorcycles, page 39.

  9. Question 9A 20-year-old with no violations must hold the permit at least how long before a provisional license?

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    B: 3 months. Ages 19 to 24 (and 18 with a diploma or GED) must hold the permit at least 3 months without a violation. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: B. Learner's Instructional Permit, page 10.

  10. Question 10When stopped by a Maryland police officer, what should you do?

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    B: Pull off as far from traffic as possible, turn on flashers, and keep your hands in plain view. Pull off away from traffic, turn on flashers, turn off engine and radio, stay buckled in the car, and keep hands in plain view. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 8: C. Traffic Stops, page 45.

  11. Question 11A single broken white line separates lanes where:

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    C: All traffic goes the same direction and crossing between lanes is permitted. A single broken white line separates same-direction lanes where crossing from one lane to the other is permitted. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: C. Pavement Markings: Types of Line Markings, page 24.

  12. Question 12What does a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) sign mean?

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    A: You may use the lane only if you carry the number of people marked on the sign. You may use the HOV lane only if you have the number of people marked on the sign. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  13. Question 13In a Maryland work zone, what do flashing blue lights mean?

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    A: Speed cameras are active. Flashing blue lights mean the work zone speed cameras are active. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: H. Work Zone Safety, page 31.

  14. Question 14Under Maryland law, bicycles are:

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    C: Vehicles. Bicycles are vehicles according to Maryland law and must obey traffic signals. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: F. Bicycles, page 39.

  15. Question 15A permit holder of any age is convicted of a moving violation. How long must they hold the permit after the conviction?

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    B: 9 months. At any age, a moving violation conviction or PBJ means holding the permit at least 9 months after the most recent one. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: B. Learner's Instructional Permit, page 10.

  16. Question 16Under Maryland's seat belt law, who must buckle up?

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    B: The driver and all passengers (or child safety seats). By law, the driver and all passengers must wear a safety belt or be in a child safety seat. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 10: F. Seat Belt Law, page 52.

  17. Question 17A single broken yellow line is used as the center line on 2-lane, 2-way roads and means:

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    A: Passing with care is permitted in either direction. It separates opposite-direction traffic and passing with care is permitted in either direction. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: C. Pavement Markings: Types of Line Markings, page 24.

  18. Question 18A 'Stay to the Right of Median' sign tells you to:

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    C: Keep to the right of the median or island. This regulatory sign tells you to stay to the right of the median. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 21.

  19. Question 19In a work zone, flashing amber/yellow lights mean:

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    C: The work zone is active and workers are present. Flashing amber/yellow lights mean an active work zone with workers present. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: H. Work Zone Safety, page 31.

  20. Question 20Where should you NOT expect to find bicyclists in Maryland?

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    D: On interstate highways and toll bridges and tunnels. Expect bicyclists on all roads except interstate highways and bridges and tunnels with tolls. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 7: F. Bicycles: Expect Bicyclists on the Road, page 40.

  21. Question 21How long must you hold a Maryland provisional license before you're eligible for a full driver's license?

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    C: 18 months. You must have a provisional license for at least 18 months before getting a regular driver's license. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 2: C. Provisional License, page 10.

  22. Question 22In Maryland, children under 8 must ride in a child safety seat unless they are at least how tall?

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    B: 4 feet 9 inches. All children under age 8 must ride in a child safety seat unless the child is 4'9" or taller. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 10: G. Child Safety Seats, page 52.

  23. Question 23What does a single solid white line mark?

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    C: The right edge of the road, or same-direction lanes where lane changing is discouraged. A single solid white line marks the right edge of the road and separates same-direction lanes where changing is discouraged. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: C. Pavement Markings: Types of Line Markings, page 24.

  24. Question 24What is the purpose of warning signs?

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    A: To give notice of a situation that might not be readily apparent. Warning signs notify road users of situations that might not be readily apparent. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 4: B. Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 22.

  25. Question 25Flashing green lights near a work zone are found on:

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    A: Highway maintenance vehicles or service equipment. Flashing green lights may be found on highway maintenance vehicles or service equipment in and before work zones. Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002): Section 5: H. Work Zone Safety, page 31.

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