MD Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. While making a left turn, which traffic has priority over you?

   
   1. No traffic, once your front wheels enter the intersection
   2. Only vehicles behind you
   3. Only vehicles turning right from the cross street
   4. Drivers in the opposing traffic lane
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   Drivers in the opposing traffic lane. A left-turning driver must yield to traffic coming from the opposite direction. Entering the intersection does not erase that duty, and the driver behind you does not determine who proceeds. Wait for the opposing lane to clear, continue to watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, and complete the turn only when the movement is safe. The key cue is the conflict between your left turn and oncoming travel.

2. 2. What can make wet roads more dangerous?

   
   1. A guarantee of better braking
   2. Reduced traction
   3. A requirement to drive faster
   4. Removal of all stopping risks
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   Reduced traction. Maryland notes that wet roads can be slippery, reducing traction and making it harder to stop. Reduced grip means the driver should lower speed, increase following distance, and use smooth steering and braking. Wet pavement does not improve braking, require faster travel, or remove stopping risks. The sign or condition is a cue to create more time and space before reaching the slick area. Avoid abrupt inputs, watch for standing water, and remember that traction can change quickly even when rain appears light.

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

   
   1. The end of a school crossing
   2. The beginning of a no-passing zone
   3. A recreational parking area
   4. A lane reserved for bicycles
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   The beginning of a no-passing zone. The pennant shape is reserved for the start of a no-passing zone. From that point, do not pass other vehicles, even if the road appears open, because the zone marks a sight-distance or roadway condition where passing is unsafe. It does not signal that a school area has ended, identify recreation parking, or designate a bicycle lane. When you see the pennant on the left, stay behind the vehicle ahead and wait until passing becomes legal and safe again.

4. 4. Where is it illegal to drive with an open alcohol container under Maryland's manual?

   1. Only in a locked trailer behind the vehicle
   2. Only in the trunk of a sedan
   3. In the passenger area of the vehicle
   4. Only when the container is made of glass
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   In the passenger area of the vehicle. Maryland prohibits driving with an open alcohol container in the vehicle's passenger area. The rule is not limited to glass, and it does not turn on whether the car is a sedan or whether the container is in a trunk or trailer. The manual treats an open can, bottle, other container, or package as covered, so check both the container and its location.

5. 5. Which of these heart related conditions must be reported to the Maryland MVA?

   1. Any heart condition ever diagnosed
   2. High blood pressure controlled by medication
   3. A heart murmur diagnosed in childhood
   4. A heart condition that caused a loss of consciousness in the past 6 months
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   A heart condition that caused a loss of consciousness in the past 6 months. Maryland requires drivers to report conditions that may affect safe driving, including a heart condition that has caused a loss of consciousness in the past 6 months, epilepsy or seizures, stroke, dizzy spells or blackouts, sleep apnea or narcolepsy, traumatic brain injury, and a low blood sugar episode needing help in the past 6 months. The Medical Advisory Board then reviews whether and how you may drive.

6. 6. What is the purpose of warning signs in Maryland?

   1. They notify road users of a situation that may not be readily apparent
   2. They replace every traffic law with a recommendation
   3. They identify only restaurants and fuel stations
   4. They give permission to ignore pavement markings
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   They notify road users of a situation that may not be readily apparent. Warning signs call attention to hazards or changes that a driver might not otherwise notice in time. They do not cancel traffic laws, identify only services, or authorize disregard of lane markings. A warning sign should change the driver's preparation: scan farther ahead, adjust speed, and be ready for a curve, crossing, lane change, or other condition shown by the sign. Think of the sign as advance notice that the normal roadway pattern may soon require a deliberate response.

7. 7. What does a steady yellow traffic signal tell a Maryland driver?

   1. The driver must reverse away from the intersection
   2. The driver must accelerate through the intersection
   3. The driver may treat it exactly like a green signal
   4. The signal is changing from green to red and gives time to stop safely
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   The signal is changing from green to red and gives time to stop safely. A steady yellow warns that the signal is changing to red. The driver should use the interval to stop safely, while recognizing that a vehicle too close to stop safely may continue carefully through. Accelerating is the opposite of the manual's purpose, and treating yellow like green removes the warning. Check the distance and speed immediately, brake smoothly when a stop is safe, and avoid entering late just to beat the red. The signal also allows vehicles already in the intersection time to clear.

8. 8. What penalty applies to a Maryland Move Over Law violation that causes a crash?

   1. A $50 fine with no points
   2. $110 fine and one point
   3. $750 fine and three points
   4. $150 fine and three points
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   $150 fine and three points. A Move Over Law violation that causes a crash carries a $150 fine and three points on the license. The $110 and one point combination applies to the basic violation without that result, and no listed penalty is a small fine with no points. These penalties show why a driver must first change lanes away from the stopped vehicle or slow to a safe speed when that is not possible. Points are tracked by the MVA and can contribute to suspension or revocation, so the consequence extends beyond the dollar amount.

9. 9. A Maryland driver has a valid disability placard. Which parking act is still a violation?

   1. Parking in a disability space when the qualified person is the driver
   2. Parking on the access aisle next to a disability space
   3. Parking in a regular space
   4. Parking in a disability space with the qualified person as a passenger
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   Parking on the access aisle next to a disability space. A placard does not cover every spot. Maryland lists parking on any part of the access aisle next to a disability parking space as a violation even with a disability plate or placard, because people in wheelchairs use that aisle to get in and out. Blocking a curb cut is also illegal with a placard. Using the disability space itself is allowed when the qualified person is the driver or a passenger. A regular space is always allowed.

10. 10. What wireless-device exception applies to a Maryland driver under 18 while driving?

    1. GPS navigation when the phone is mounted
    2. A hands-free call to a family member
    3. A 911 emergency call
    4. A text message from an employer
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    A 911 emergency call. Maryland drivers under 18 may not use wireless communication devices while driving, including hands-free phones. The only exception described is a 911 emergency call. Navigation, family calls, and employer messages do not create additional exceptions. A useful memory cue is that the restriction covers the device itself and hands-free use, while the emergency exception is limited to contacting 911. Keep this distinction in mind.

11. 11. A Maryland road has a posted maximum speed of 50 miles per hour. May a moped or scooter be ridden there?

    1. No, unless the road also has a shoulder
    2. Yes, because the posted maximum is within the permitted limit
    3. No, because mopeds are limited to roads under 50 miles per hour
    4. Yes, but only during daylight
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    Yes, because the posted maximum is within the permitted limit. Maryland permits mopeds and scooters on roads with a posted maximum speed limit of 50 miles per hour or less. That includes a road posted at exactly 50 mph, not only roads below 50 mph. The presence of a shoulder does not determine eligibility, and the rule is not limited to daylight hours. The practical check is the number on the speed limit sign: 50 mph qualifies, while a posted maximum of 55 mph does not. Riders must still follow traffic laws and use care because these vehicles are difficult to see.

12. 12. If the broken yellow line is on your side of a solid yellow line, when may you pass?

    
    1. When passing is careful and the road ahead is clear
    2. Never, because any solid yellow line forbids both directions
    3. Only after moving onto the shoulder first
    4. Whenever the vehicle ahead is traveling below the speed limit
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    When passing is careful and the road ahead is clear. A solid yellow line paired with a broken yellow line permits passing only for traffic on the broken-line side, and the maneuver must still be careful. The solid-line side may not pass. A solid line somewhere in the pair therefore does not forbid both directions, and using the shoulder is not a substitute for a legal passing lane. Being below the speed limit does not by itself make passing safe or lawful. The cue is to identify which side carries the broken line before considering a pass.

13. 13. Which applicants must hold a learner permit for at least three months without a violation before a provisional license?

    1. All applicants age 25 or older
    2. All applicants younger than 18
    3. Applicants age 18 with a high school diploma or GED, or ages 19 to 24
    4. Applicants with no driver education requirement
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    Applicants age 18 with a high school diploma or GED, or ages 19 to 24. Maryland requires an applicant age 18 with a high school diploma or GED, or an applicant age 19 to 24, to hold the learner permit for at least three months without a violation before becoming eligible for a provisional license. This is different from the nine-month rule for applicants under 18 and the 45-day minimum for applicants age 25 or older. Match the waiting period to both age and the stated qualification. A violation can change the timeline, so the permit period is not merely a calendar exercise.

14. 14. How long must a Maryland provisional driver stay violation free before the license converts to a full driver's license?

    1. 6 months
    2. 30 days
    3. 18 months without a moving violation conviction or probation before judgment
    4. 5 years
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    18 months without a moving violation conviction or probation before judgment. To convert a provisional license to a full driver's license, you must have held it for at least 18 months and not have been convicted of any moving violations, or granted probation before judgment for any, within the past 18 months. When the requirements are met the MVA switches the license automatically and mails a card that you must carry with the provisional license.

15. 15. What should you do when approaching the pictured yield sign?

    
    1. Slow down, look both ways, and yield; stop if needed
    2. Accelerate to claim the intersection
    3. Stop every time, even when no one is present
    4. Proceed without checking for bicycles
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    Slow down, look both ways, and yield; stop if needed. At a yield sign, slow down and look to the left and right. Yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles, then proceed only when doing so is safe. A complete stop may be necessary, but the sign does not require stopping in every circumstance when the way is clear. Accelerating to assert priority reverses the intended behavior, and ignoring bicycles leaves out a protected road user. Use the triangular shape as a cue to reduce speed, scan both directions, and be ready to stop.

16. 16. Which locations are specifically listed as reasons to reduce speed for safety?

    1. Sharp curves or hills where it is hard to see
    2. Only straight roads with wide shoulders
    3. Only roads with a posted limit below 25 mph
    4. A clear road with no traffic or pedestrians
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    Sharp curves or hills where it is hard to see. Sharp curves and hills belong on the manual’s list of conditions requiring a lower speed because they can restrict what the driver sees. Other listed situations include slippery roads, heavy traffic, narrow bridges and tunnels, schools, residential streets, and railroad crossings. A wide shoulder or a low posted number is not the test. Use the visual cue of limited sight distance and slow before entering the hidden portion of the roadway.

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

    1. Wait silently until another driver offers transportation
    2. Leave the vehicle and walk into traffic to direct cars
    3. Call 911, give the crash location, and request police assistance
    4. Move the disabled vehicle by pushing it into the nearest lane
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    Call 911, give the crash location, and request police assistance. When a crash causes no injuries but leaves the vehicle unable to move, Maryland directs the driver to call 911, provide the location, and report the need for police assistance. Do not try to cross the roadway or stop traffic yourself. Walking into moving lanes creates a second danger, and waiting without reporting the disabled vehicle can leave other drivers unaware of the obstruction. Turn on emergency flashers if possible, stay away from traffic, and wait patiently for help. The vehicle's inability to move triggers the call even when nobody is hurt.

18. 18. How much can a fully loaded truck weigh, and how far does it take to stop, according to the Maryland manual?

    1. About 10,000 pounds, stopping in 50 feet
    2. About 20,000 pounds, stopping like a car
    3. About 40,000 pounds, stopping in 100 feet
    4. More than 80,000 pounds, taking the length of a football field to stop
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    More than 80,000 pounds, taking the length of a football field to stop. Fully loaded trucks can weigh more than 80,000 pounds and take the length of a football field to stop, while most cars weigh only about 2,000 pounds. Never cut in front of a truck, and never squeeze along a truck's right side as it begins a turn, because it swings wide and you can be caught between the truck and the curb. Stay out of the four no zones.

19. 19. If an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and flashing lights operating, what must you do?

    
    1. Follow it through the intersection to use its clear path
    2. Move toward the road edge, stay out of intersections, and stop
    3. Stop in the nearest intersection so it can go around you
    4. Continue at the same speed until it passes on your left
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    Move toward the road edge, stay out of intersections, and stop. An emergency vehicle using its signals needs a predictable, open path. Move as close as possible to the edge, keep out of the intersection, and remain stopped until the vehicle has passed. Following behind it is not a permitted shortcut, and stopping inside the intersection blocks the very route emergency responders may need. Maintaining speed also leaves too little room for the response vehicle to maneuver. As soon as you hear or see the signals, check mirrors, clear the intersection if possible, then stop at the edge.

20. 20. A Maryland permit applicant is 15 and a half years old. Which extra form must the applicant provide?

    1. A completed Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300)
    2. A signed Practice and Skills Log showing 60 hours
    3. A certificate from the three-hour roadway safety program
    4. A letter from an employer approving night driving
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    A completed Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300). An applicant under age 16 must hand in a completed Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification form, numbered DL-300, along with a parent or guardian co-signature. The Practice and Skills Log is turned in later, when the permit holder moves up to a Provisional License, so it cannot be required at the permit stage. The three-hour roadway safety program is for drivers who hold a license from another country. No employer letter is part of the permit application.