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#1. What does a pentagon shaped sign mean?
The pentagon (five-sided) shape warns you of school zones and marks school crossings.
#2. When may you drive at the maximum speed indicated by a speed limit sign?
You must comply with speed limits. You may drive slower than the posted speed limit, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit.
#3. When an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights approaches, you must:
Immediately after you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching that is using its signals, you must move as close as possible to the edge of the roadway, clear of any intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.
#4. When you reach a roundabout you should:
Before you enter the roundabout, you must yield to traffic inside as well as exiting the roundabout. Wait for a gap and merge into traffic. Be prepared to stop if necessary.
#5. If you encounter an aggressive driver on the road:
A good general rule is to treat other drivers and road users like you would like to be treated. Some tips to reduce the possibility of becoming involved in an aggressive driving incident are:
- allow extra time to travel
- be patient
- be courteous
- concentrate on your driving behavior
- always signal your intentions
- obey all traffic laws, signs, signals and pavement markings
- yield the right of way
- avoid competing with other drivers
#6. A cancellation of a driving privilege is the same as:
A cancelled driver’s license means that the driving privilege is terminated.
#7. To be eligible for an unrestricted driver's license under the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS), you must be at least:
To be eligible for a Driver’s License, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and must have held the Provisional License for at least 18 months.
#8. Your ability to judge speed, time and distance is altered after only one drink of alcohol:
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. When you see this sign you should expect a railroad crossing before coming to the T-intersection ahead.
This sign tells you there is a railroad crossing if you turn right at the T-intersection ahead.
#10. When entering a tunnel it is a good idea to:
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.
#11. If you feel drowsy on a long trip, you should:
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.
#12. You can legally park your car:
It is illegal to park in disability parking spaces unless you have a disability license plate or placard issued by the MVA and the person who qualified for the privilege is either operating or being transported in the vehicle.
Never park on a crosswalk or a bridge. It is also illegal to park in front of a public or private driveway.
#13. What does this sign mean?
This is a regulatory No Pedestrian sign. It means that no pedestrians are allowed on the road.
Remember that regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions indicated by the sign.
#14. You should always continue carefully against a yellow light if:
A steady yellow traffic light means caution, the signal is changing from green to red. Its purpose is to provide time for approaching traffic to stop safely and to clear other vehicles from the intersection before the signal turns red.
Remember, you must stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to the intersection to stop safely, continue through the intersection with care.
#15. What does this sign mean?
This sign indicates that there is a work zone ahead. Pay close attention. Obey work zone signs and watch for workers and slow moving equipment.
#16. An anti-lock braking system is designed to be used by applying steady pressure on the brake pedal.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to prevent your wheels from locking up and allow you to steer. When the ABS engages, you may hear a rumble from the brakes and the brake pedal will vibrate under your foot. Do not let up on the brake pedal. The ABS system will only work with the brake pedal pushed down.
#17. You should always allow more space than normal in front of your vehicle when following:
A minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds is recommended under ideal driving conditions. However, when following drivers who cannot see you, you may need more following distance to be safe. Unlike cars, trucks and buses have huge no zones directly behind them. The truck or bus driver cannot see your car back there. If the truck or bus brakes suddenly, you have no place to go. Falling back also allows you more room to see ahead.
#18. 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.
#19. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road (hydroplaning), you should:
Take your foot off the gas, do not apply the brakes, maintain the direction of the vehicle, and allow the vehicle to slow to a manageable speed.
#20. If you are traveling in lane B (beneath a steady yellow X), you must:
Lane use signals are used to control traffic flow by reversing a lane’s direction during different hours of the day.
You must never drive in a lane under a red X signal.
You are permitted to drive in a lane under a green arrow signal.
A steady yellow X signal means a driver should move out of the lane as soon as safely possible.
A flashing yellow X signal or two-way left turn arrows mean that a driver is permitted to use the lane for a left turn.
#21. You should never attempt to overtake a bicyclist:
Never make a right turn from a through lane immediately after passing a bike on a shoulder or bike lane. Try to avoid any chance that a bicycle will be to your right or in your right blind spot when you turn right. Before starting a right turn, move as far to the right as practicable within the bike lane, shoulder, or right turn lane.
#22. You approach this sign. What should you do?
Traffic signal ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.
#23. Which of the following freeze first when wet?
Ramps and bridges freeze first before highways and roads. Also, plowed roads may refreeze at night or have icy patches from the daylight thawing of snow.
#24. Passing another vehicle on the right by driving onto a paved shoulder is:
It is acceptable to pass on the right if it is safe to do so, and if you stay on the roadway. You may not pass on the right by driving on the shoulder of the highway either to the right or to the left.
#25. When is a wide solid white line used as pavement marking between lanes?
A single solid white line marks the right edge of the roadway and the separation of lanes where travel is in the same direction, but where lane changing is discouraged. Also used in advance of obstructions that may be passed to either side.
Remember, they indicate you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
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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