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Maryland DMV Flashcards
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What does a posted speed limit represent under ideal road conditions?
Answer: The maximum legal speed you can travel on that road
Handbook, p. 14On which public roads may Maryland mopeds and scooters be ridden?
Answer: Roads with a posted maximum speed limit of 50 mph or less
Handbook, p. 41Two drivers reach an intersection at the same time. Which driver must yield?
Answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
Handbook, p. 13You are stopped at a T intersection and want to enter the road that continues across. Who must receive the right of way?
Answer: Traffic already on the road you are entering
Handbook, p. 14A funeral procession has its headlights and hazard lights on. What must other drivers do?
Answer: Yield until the procession has passed, unless they can safely proceed without crossing it
Handbook, p. 32When entering an interstate from an acceleration lane, how should you handle the solid lines separating the ramp from the highway?
Answer: Do not cross them while entering the highway
Handbook, p. 32You are turning while a bicyclist continues straight. What is your duty?
Answer: Yield to the bicyclist
Handbook, p. 40What does implied consent mean for a person driving on a Maryland road or public-use private property?
Answer: The driver agrees to take a drug or alcohol test if law enforcement requests one
Handbook, p. 47Why can alcohol create driving impairment concerns before a driver reaches 0.08 BAC?
Answer: Judgment and coordination can be impaired at a much lower BAC
Handbook, p. 33What wireless-device exception applies to a Maryland driver under 18 while driving?
Answer: A 911 emergency call
Handbook, p. 47For a learner under age 25, how many supervised practice hours are required, and how many must be at night?
Answer: 60 total hours, including at least 10 at night
Handbook, p. 10When must Maryland drivers turn on headlights because of windshield wipers?
Answer: Whenever wipers are being used in inclement weather
Handbook, p. 27When must a Maryland driver use headlights because visibility is limited?
Answer: When there is not enough light to clearly see at least 1,000 feet ahead
Handbook, p. 27How far before an oncoming vehicle must a Maryland driver change from high beams to low beams?
Answer: At least 500 feet
Handbook, p. 27When following another vehicle at night, when must Maryland drivers use low beams?
Answer: When the vehicle ahead is 300 feet or less in front
Handbook, p. 27If moving over is unsafe or impossible near a stopped vehicle with flashing lights, what must a Maryland driver do?
Answer: Slow down to a safe speed while considering conditions and people nearby
Handbook, p. 45A school bus is stopped with flashing red lights. How far away must a following driver stop?
Answer: At least 20 feet from the back of the bus
Handbook, p. 38A school bus stops on the other side of a physical barrier on a multiple-lane road. What should you do?
Answer: Continue without stopping for the bus on the other side
Handbook, p. 39While making a left turn, which traffic has priority over you?
Answer: Drivers in the opposing traffic lane
Handbook, p. 14At an unsignalized street crossing, when must a driver stop for a pedestrian?
Answer: When the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk
Handbook, p. 37What vision does Maryland require to qualify for a driver's license?
Answer: Binocular vision, at least 20/40 in each eye, and a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees
Handbook, p. 7What does Maryland law say about speed when road conditions are adverse?
Answer: You may drive slower than the posted limit, but never faster
Handbook, p. 14What does yielding the right of way require a driver to do?
Answer: Let another vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian move ahead or cross first
Handbook, p. 13Your vehicle is disabled on the shoulder and it is safe to stay inside. What does Maryland advise?
Answer: Stay buckled and face forward
Handbook, p. 44Which license is issued to a new driver who has never held a driver license?
Answer: A Provisional Driver’s License
Handbook, p. 10You are coming up behind a bicyclist on a Maryland road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and do not honk your horn
Handbook, p. 40What can happen when a driver under 21 is stopped after drinking alcohol?
Answer: The driver's license may be suspended or revoked
Handbook, p. 33What must everyone obey while driving in Maryland?
Answer: Traffic control devices
Handbook, p. 17Another vehicle is passing you on a Maryland road. What must you do?
Answer: Yield to the passing vehicle and do not increase your speed
Handbook, p. 16Which locations are specifically listed as reasons to reduce speed for safety?
Answer: Sharp curves or hills where it is hard to see
Handbook, p. 14What can excessive speed increase in a crash?
Answer: The force and impact
Handbook, p. 14You are leaving a Maryland interstate. When should you start slowing down?
Answer: As soon as you enter the deceleration lane
Handbook, p. 32What is a safe speed choice when a road has pedestrians or animals nearby?
Answer: Reduce speed so you have more time to respond
Handbook, p. 14What is the purpose of Maryland's Provisional Driver's License?
Answer: To permit unsupervised driving with restrictions for new drivers
Handbook, p. 10During the first 151 days, when may an under-18 Maryland provisional licensee carry a non-family passenger under 18?
Answer: When a qualified supervising driver is also present
Handbook, p. 47How long must an applicant under 18 hold a Maryland learner's permit without a violation before a provisional license?
Answer: 9 months
Handbook, p. 10Which applicants must hold a learner permit for at least three months without a violation before a provisional license?
Answer: Applicants age 18 with a high school diploma or GED, or ages 19 to 24
Handbook, p. 10A Maryland provisional licensee under 18 may drive unsupervised only for certain listed purposes during what late-night period?
Answer: 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m.
Handbook, p. 47Where does the Maryland driving skills test take place?
Answer: On public roads and a special course at the testing location
Handbook, p. 7What penalty does Maryland list for littering on state roads?
Answer: A fine up to $1,500 or 30 days in prison
Handbook, p. 8How many questions are on Maryland's knowledge test, and how much time is provided?
Answer: 25 questions in 20 minutes
Handbook, p. 7Which person qualifies as a Maryland supervising driver for a learner's permit holder?
Answer: A driver age 21 or older licensed for the same class for at least three years
Handbook, p. 51If Maryland offers the knowledge test in an applicant's language, what must happen before using an interpreter?
Answer: The applicant must take that language version at least five times
Handbook, p. 12Which statement describes the vehicle used for a Maryland driving skills test?
Answer: It must have current plates and registration and proof of insurance
Handbook, p. 8For a driver age 21 or older operating a noncommercial vehicle in Maryland, what is the lowest BAC covered by the general alcohol per se threshold?
Answer: .08 or higher
Handbook, p. 33A six-pack in the passenger area has two empty cans and two missing. Can Maryland treat it as an open container?
Answer: Yes, a six-pack with open, empty, or missing cans can count
Handbook, p. 33A medicine label warns not to drive after taking it. You drive anyway and your driving is impaired. What can happen in Maryland?
Answer: You could be charged with a criminal offense
Handbook, p. 33Where is it illegal to drive with an open alcohol container under Maryland's manual?
Answer: In the passenger area of the vehicle
Handbook, p. 33What can affect how alcohol affects a driver's body, according to Maryland's manual?
Answer: Weight, food, fatigue, mood, and medications, among other factors
Handbook, p. 33A Maryland Move Over Law violation causes no crash, death, or serious injury. What penalty does the manual list?
Answer: $110 and one point
Handbook, p. 45
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Flashcards build recall. The real test asks you to pick from choices under time pressure, so finish with a full Maryland practice test or a fixed 20 question test, and drill the road sign test with pictures.
Every card is written from the official Maryland Driver's Manual. Page updated 2026-10-22. How we check every question. Spot something wrong? Use Report a mistake under any card.