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#1. A double solid white line pavement marking means:
Separation of lanes where travel is in the same direction and lane changing is prohibited.
Remember, double solid white lines mean you are not allowed to change lanes.
#2. This road sign means:
T Intersection Ahead. The road you are traveling does not continue. You must turn either right or left.
#3. Why should you slow down and be prepared to stop when following a truck with hazardous load and there is a railroad crossing ahead?
Be alert for vehicles that may be stopping before railroad crossings. School buses, commercial buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials must stop before every highway-rail crossing.
#4. You are driving on a country road at night and a vehicle with high beams comes toward you. What should you do?
Do not stare into the vehicle’s headlights, as this will impair your ability to see. Instead, keep your eyes focused on the road in front of you, or slightly to the right of the lane you are traveling in or the right edge of the road.
#5. Your driver's license may be canceled for the following reason:
The MVA may cancel a driver’s license if it is determined that the licensee was not entitled to be issued the license, failed to give required or correct information on the license application, or committed fraud in making application or obtaining the license. A parent can also request the cancellation of the driver’s license of a minor child.
#6. What does this sign mean?
The Stop sign is the only 8-sided sign you will see on the highway. When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop. Before starting, you must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians. You may not proceed until it is safe to do so and until the way is clear to completely pass through the intersection.
#7. When you park and leave your car, you must:
Set your parking brake when you park. Place the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission or in park if it has an automatic transmission. Turn off ignition and take the ignition keys with you. It is a good habit to lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle.
#8. You drink alcohol at a dinner. How many drinks does it generally take to affect your driving ability?
An individual’s vision, ability to perform simple motor functions and reaction time may be affected with just one drink and can increase the risk of a collision.
Any amount of alcohol can affect one’s judgment and physical coordination and can lead to criminal charges.
#9. This warning sign means:
Roadway divides ahead.. The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median or divider and each roadway is one-way. Keep right.
#10. If you become tired or sleepy while driving, it is best to:
It is important to be aware of the signs of drowsy driving and to take the necessary action to ensure that you do not put yourself and others in a situation that could result in a crash. If you become tired or sleepy while driving, it is best to rest, or change drivers. Being tired dulls your mind and slows down your reactions, making driving hazardous.
#11. Worn tires can cause:
Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. Worn tires also increase the effect of hydroplaning and increase the chance of having a flat tire.
#12. During the second phase of Maryland Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS) you may obtain:
The Rookie Driver/Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS) applies to all new noncommercial driver’s license applicants, regardless of age. The GLS requires new drivers to gain driving experience, first with a supervising driver while holding a Learner’s Instructional Permit, then alone with certain restrictions while holding a Provisional License, and then graduating to a Driver’s License.
#13. What is true about using turn signals in a roundabout?
Use your turn signals in the same way as any other intersection. If you travel through the roundabout, use your right turn signal when you prepare to exit.
#14. A traffic light with a green arrow indicates that:
Proceed with caution in the direction the arrow points. There should be no on-coming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green. This is known as a protected turn. You must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
Remember, it does not mean that all other traffic is stopped by a red light.
#15. When you see this sign, you should:
A stop sign is ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.
#16. Keeping a safe following distance using a four-second rule means:
A minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds is recommended under ideal driving conditions. This means it takes you 3 to 4 seconds to get to the same reference point as the car ahead of you. In many situations you may need more following distance to be safe.
Remember, the four-second rule does not mean that you are able to stop within four seconds.
#17. When the view is obstructed it is illegal to pass another vehicle upon approaching:
You may not pass when the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, elevated roadway, or tunnel.
#18. When your car has an enabled front passenger air bag, a rear-facing infant seat:
Children in a rear-facing car seat should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag.
A child in a rear-facing car seat may only be placed in the front seat if the front passenger air bag is deactivated.
#19. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with activated lights on a two-way two-lane roadway, you must:
If you are approaching an emergency vehicle that is using its visual signals and is stopped on a roadway, you must pull into the far lane, if possible, or slow down to a safe speed for the conditions.
#20. Which car or cars are driving in the truck's blind spots?
Be particularly conscious of blind spots when driving near commercial vehicles. There are several no-zones (blind spots) in which a driver cannot see other vehicles. These areas include both sides, rear, and front of a commercial vehicle.
#21. Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
As vehicle speed increases and the amount of water on the roadway increases, vehicles tend to ride on a cushion of water and the tires lose contact with the road. This is called hydroplaning. To prevent hydroplaning, maintain your tires in good condition, and lower your speed in response to wet roads.
#22. When are you allowed to pass a school bus?
You may pass a school bus in motion (red lights and extended stop arm is not used when in motion).
#23. This sign tells you that the center lane must be used for:
Two-way Left Turn Only. Share the center lane for left turns from both directions. The lane cannot be used for passing, overtaking, or through travel.
#24. When driving in fog, you should:
Use low beams when:
- Operating your vehicle in normal driving situations, such as driving at night on a highway or roadway with streetlights.
- Driving in fog, rain, snow, etc.
- Entering a tunnel or construction area. While not required by law in all areas, this increases visibility to other motorists and construction workers.
#25. The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road:
The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. Maintaining a safe speed at all times is a responsibility shared by all motorists.
Maryland MVA Knowledge Testing
Key numbers for the official Maryland knowledge test:
| Number of Questions: |
25 |
| Correct answers needed: |
22 |
| Passing score: |
88 percent |
| Time limit: |
20 minutes |
| Earliest retest upon failure: |
1 day after first failure
7 days after failing two or more times |
Is the Maryland MVA Permit Test hard?
The failure rate on the Maryland permit test is about 50%, which means that one out of two fails the test the first time.
Test difficulty is graded hard. So, it is important that you prepare well. Should you fail the test two times, you must wait at least 7 days before you can take it again.
Maryland Permit Practice – Pool of 500+ Questions
Permit practice tests are a tool that will help you prepare for the written knowledge test.
The practice tests do not replace the Maryland Driver’s Manual that every applicant must read before taking the examination. Make sure you get a copy from a MVA service center or download a PDF-version online at mva.maryland.gov and read it before you start practicing.
Each permit practice test has 25 questions, just like the real knowledge exam. Questions are drawn from a pool of more than 500 questions. They cover all the important topics that may appear on the official test. You can find answers to all questions in the Driver’s Manual.
When you aren’t sure about answers, look them up in the manual.
Each practice test is random, which means that not two tests are exactly the same. You will also see new questions as you continue practicing. Take as many tests as you need and until you feel comfortable with all questions and answers.
The Official Knowledge Examination
On the real examination you are allowed a maximum of 20 minutes to complete the test. The time limit can be stressful, but 20 minutes is usually more than enough to answer all questions. When you take one of our practice tests, you will see a timer in the lower right corner.
The Maryland written test is a closed-book test, which means that you cannot bring papers or any material into the test area and you cannot use your cell phone.
All tests are given on a computer and you can take the test in English, French, Korean, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, or Vietnamese. If you don’t speak any of these languages, you may use a foreign language interpreter (the fee for the interpreter is paid by you).
Oral tests are also available if you have trouble reading questions on a screen. Contact your local service center and schedule an appointment for the oral test.
The result of your knowledge test is normally valid for six months. You must, however, file a new application and take the test again in the following situations:
The knowledge tests(s) were passed but a learner’s permit was not issued.
The knowledge test(s) were passed but a skills test was not passed or if passed a new driver’s license was not issued.
The learner’s permit was issued and has expired before being converted to a driver’s license.
The learner’s permit has not expired but the applicant wants to apply for a new permit.
The applicant has a license that is expired for one (1) year or more.
The applicant is transferring an out-of-county license, has passed the knowledge and possibly the skills test requirements, and does not obtain a driver’s license within six (6) months.
Rookie Driver Graduated Licensing Program
The graduated licensing program in Maryland is known as the Rookie Driver program.
The program applies to all applicants, regardless of age, who have never held a driver license before.
All new drivers must complete a driver education course and gain driving experience with a supervising driver before driving on their own.
To improve safety, the program comes with certain restrictions and strict sanctions during each step of the licensing process.
New Maryland drivers progress through three levels of licensing:
A Learner’s Instructional Permit
A Provisional License
A Full Unrestricted Driver’s License
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