Printable MD Permit Practice Test

1. What does a posted speed limit represent under ideal road conditions?

1. The minimum speed allowed on that road
2. The maximum legal speed you can travel on that road
3. A recommended speed that may always be exceeded by 10 mph
4. A target speed that applies only when traffic is light

2. What does implied consent mean for a person driving on a Maryland road or public-use private property?

1. The driver agrees to take a drug or alcohol test if law enforcement requests one
2. The driver agrees to a vehicle search at every traffic stop
3. The driver agrees to renew vehicle registration every year
4. The driver agrees to a vision test before every trip

3. When following another vehicle at night, when must Maryland drivers use low beams?

1. When the vehicle ahead is 300 feet or less in front
2. Only when the vehicle ahead taps its brakes
3. At 500 feet after passing the vehicle
4. Never, because the 500-foot rule covers every situation

4. Why should a driver reduce speed below the posted limit when conditions are adverse?

1. The law allows a slower speed when road conditions require it
2. A driver may exceed the limit to match traffic in bad weather
3. The posted number becomes a minimum during rain or snow
4. Lower speeds are required only on roads without center lines

5. What should a driver do when a road condition makes the posted speed unsafe?

1. Reduce speed below the posted limit
2. Maintain the posted limit regardless of conditions
3. Increase speed to leave the hazard faster
4. Drive faster than the limit if other traffic does

6. How long must an applicant under 18 hold a Maryland learner's permit without a violation before a provisional license?

1. 45 days
2. 3 months
3. 9 months
4. 18 months

7. If Maryland offers the knowledge test in an applicant's language, what must happen before using an interpreter?

1. The applicant must take that language version at least five times
2. The applicant must first obtain a court order
3. The applicant must use an interpreter on the first attempt
4. The applicant must pass the English test twice

8. A Maryland Move Over Law violation causes no crash, death, or serious injury. What penalty does the manual list?

1. $110 and one point
2. $150 and three points
3. $750 and three points
4. $110 and three points

9. What traffic pattern does the pictured ONE WAY sign establish?

1. Traffic may travel only in the arrow's direction
2. Traffic may use either direction until sunset
3. Only buses may travel in the arrow's direction
4. The next turn must be made on red

10. What does the round railroad warning sign tell a driver?

1. A railroad crossing is ahead
2. The vehicle must enter a roundabout
3. A railroad crossing has just ended
4. Trains have priority only at night

11. What can the main background color of a traffic sign quickly tell you?

1. What kind of information the sign has
2. How much the vehicle weighs
3. Which fuel the vehicle uses
4. Whether the road is privately owned

12. What does the pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mark?

1. The beginning of a no-passing zone
2. The end of a school crossing
3. A recreational parking area
4. A lane reserved for bicycles

13. After a crash with no injuries, what should you do if your vehicle cannot move?

1. Call 911, give the crash location, and request police assistance
2. Leave the vehicle and walk into traffic to direct cars
3. Wait silently until another driver offers transportation
4. Move the disabled vehicle by pushing it into the nearest lane

14. What must a driver do at a flashing yellow signal in Maryland?

1. Stop and remain stopped until the signal turns green
2. Slow down and proceed with caution
3. Turn around before entering the intersection
4. Treat the signal as permission to accelerate

15. What do double solid yellow lines mean on a Maryland two-way road?

1. Passing is prohibited in both directions
2. Passing is permitted for traffic traveling in either direction
3. Only trucks may cross to pass
4. The lane is reserved for bicycles

16. What shape warns that a railroad crossing is ahead?

1. A round sign
2. A pentagon sign
3. A diamond sign
4. A rectangular sign

17. What are the penalties when a Maryland speed violation causes a crash, and when it causes death or serious injury?

1. A $110 fine and one point in both cases
2. A $150 fine and three points for a crash; a $750 fine and three points for death or serious injury
3. A $1,000 fine and license revocation
4. No fine, only points

18. A school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on the other side of a divided road. When may you continue?

1. When a physical barrier divides the roadways
2. Whenever the bus is more than 20 feet away
3. Whenever no children are visible
4. Only after the bus driver waves you through

19. After stopping at a steady red signal, which turn may be permitted unless a sign prohibits it?

1. A right turn, or a left turn from one one-way street to another
2. Any left turn across two-way traffic
3. A U-turn from the intersection
4. A straight movement through the red signal

20. When may you change lanes according to Maryland's basic lane-driving guidance?

1. After determining it is safe, but not while in an intersection
2. Whenever the vehicle ahead slows, including in an intersection
3. Only after crossing the center line
4. Without checking if the lane appears empty

21. How much space does the Maryland manual recommend between the steering wheel and your chest?

1. 2 to 3 inches
2. 10 to 12 inches
3. As little as possible
4. At least 24 inches

22. What is Maryland's rule on headsets, earphones and earplugs while driving?

1. They are allowed at low volume
2. You may not drive with them in both ears, though hearing aids are allowed
3. They are allowed on highways only
4. They are banned entirely, including hearing aids

23. Why should a driver leave extra space when passing a motorcycle?

1. Wind gusts and drafts from a passing vehicle can affect the motorcycle
2. A motorcycle must remain at the far edge of its lane when passed
3. A motorcycle may be passed only at an intersection
4. A motorcycle rider must signal the passing vehicle to continue

24. Who must wear a helmet on a bicycle in Maryland?

1. Anyone under 16, including passengers who are not steering
2. Everyone regardless of age
3. Only riders on state highways
4. No one, helmets are optional

25. At a T intersection, which vehicle has priority?

1. Traffic already on the through road
2. The vehicle leaving the road that ends
3. The vehicle that sounds its horn first
4. The vehicle closest to the center of the intersection