MD Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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

   1. $750 and three points
   2. $150 and three points
   3. $110 and one point
   4. $110 and three points
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   $110 and one point. The basic Maryland Move Over Law penalty the manual lists is a $110 fine and one point on the driver's license. The higher $150 fine with three points applies when the violation causes a crash, so it does not fit a violation that caused no crash. A combination of $110 with three points is not a listed penalty. Treat any violation seriously: points are tracked by the MVA and can build toward suspension or revocation, and the whole purpose of the law is to protect people working beside a stopped vehicle with flashing lights.

2. 2. What does an octagonal traffic sign mean?

   
   1. No passing
   2. Yield
   3. Stop
   4. Railroad crossing ahead
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   Stop. Maryland states that the octagonal, or eight-sided, shape always means stop. The driver must make a complete stop, then obey the stop sign’s location rules and yield before entering when necessary. A triangle means yield, a pennant marks a no-passing zone, and a round sign warns of a railroad crossing. Shape recognition matters when a sign is partly obscured or encountered quickly. Count the eight sides, prepare for a full stop, and do not treat the sign as a request to slow without stopping.

3. 3. What type of information does a yellow diamond sign provide?

   
   1. A warning about a condition or hazard ahead
   2. A parking permit requirement
   3. A route distance only
   4. A fuel service location
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   A warning about a condition or hazard ahead. Maryland classifies diamond-shaped traffic signs as warnings. They alert drivers to special conditions or hazards ahead, so the driver may need to slow down and take appropriate action. A yellow diamond is not a parking permit, a distance-only guide, or a service sign. Read the symbol on the diamond, look ahead for the roadway change, and adjust before reaching it. This early response gives the driver more time to steer, merge, stop, or yield if the warned condition requires it.

4. 4. A Maryland learner's permit holder is convicted of a moving violation. How long must the permit then be held before the applicant can move on?

   1. No extra time if the driver is 25 or older
   2. At least 14 days after the conviction
   3. Until age 21
   4. At least 9 months after the most recent conviction or PBJ, at any age
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   At least 9 months after the most recent conviction or PBJ, at any age. A moving violation conviction or a Probation Before Judgment resets the clock. At any age, the permit must then be held at least 9 months following the most recent conviction or PBJ, and the same applies after any suspension. Being 25 or older gives no exemption, because the rule says at any age. Fourteen days is the Type 2 permit wait, not a penalty period. Nothing in this rule delays the license until age 21.

5. 5. Within what distance of an intersection or railroad grade crossing is passing prohibited in Maryland?

   1. 100 feet
   2. 50 feet
   3. 300 feet
   4. 500 feet
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   100 feet. Maryland prohibits passing when crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection or a railroad grade crossing. The same 100 foot distance applies when your view is blocked as you come within 100 feet of a bridge, elevated road or tunnel. Fifty feet is too short. Three hundred and five hundred feet are the manual's distances for dimming high beams when following or meeting another vehicle, not passing limits.

6. 6. In a Maryland work zone, what do flashing blue lights mean?

   1. Workers have gone home
   2. The work zone speed limit no longer applies
   3. Highway maintenance vehicles are merging
   4. Speed cameras are active
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   Speed cameras are active. Maryland's table of work zone lights gives each color a meaning. Flashing amber or yellow lights mean an active work zone with workers present. Flashing blue lights mean the speed cameras are active, and speeding fines may be much higher in work zones. Flashing green lights mark highway maintenance vehicles. Blue does not signal that work has ended, and it never lifts the posted work zone limit, so slow down and obey the posted limit.

7. 7. What is the maximum motor rating for an electric bicycle in Maryland?

   1. 250 watts
   2. 750 watts or less
   3. 1,500 watts
   4. 5,000 watts
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   750 watts or less. Electric bicycles in Maryland are operated by human power with the assistance of an electric motor, have fully operable pedals, and have an electric motor with a rating of 750 watts or less. Class 1 and Class 2 bikes stop assisting at 20 mph, and Class 3 bikes assist only while pedaling and stop at 28 mph. Anything more powerful is a motor vehicle with different rules.

8. 8. What should a driver do near a slow-moving horse-drawn or farm vehicle?

   1. Pass immediately because the vehicle is limited to 25 miles per hour
   2. Change speed or position if needed and pass only when safe
   3. Use the horn continuously to make it move faster
   4. Follow closely so other traffic cannot enter the gap
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   Change speed or position if needed and pass only when safe. Horse-drawn vehicles and farm vehicles are among Maryland's slow-moving vehicles. Drivers should stay aware, change speed or position if necessary, and pass only when it is safe. The sign on some such vehicles means they travel 25 miles per hour or less, but that does not make an immediate pass lawful or prudent. The cue is patience: identify the slower road user early, create space, and wait for a safe passing opportunity.

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

   1. Stop and remain stopped until the signal turns green
   2. Treat the signal as permission to accelerate
   3. Turn around before entering the intersection
   4. Slow down and proceed with caution
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   Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow signal permits movement but requires a slower, attentive approach. The manual does not require the complete stop used for a flashing red signal, and it does not authorize extra speed. The choice that says to wait for green adds a stop requirement that is not part of this signal. As you approach, reduce speed, scan for vehicles and pedestrians, and enter only when the path is safe. The yellow flash should prompt caution, not automatic priority.

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

    1. The driver agrees to a vehicle search at every traffic stop
    2. The driver agrees to take a drug or alcohol test if law enforcement requests one
    3. The driver agrees to renew vehicle registration every year
    4. The driver agrees to a vision test before every trip
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    The driver agrees to take a drug or alcohol test if law enforcement requests one. Maryland’s implied consent rule connects the act of driving with agreement to take a drug or alcohol test when a law enforcement officer asks. It is not a blanket promise to accept a vehicle search, renew registration on demand, or repeat a vision screening. Remember the trigger: driving or attempting to drive on a public road or public-use private property, followed by an officer’s request for the test.

11. 11. Who has priority when you approach a Maryland traffic circle?

    1. Traffic already inside the circle
    2. The vehicle entering from the left
    3. The vehicle with the larger engine
    4. Any driver who signals first
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    Traffic already inside the circle. Drivers entering a Maryland traffic circle must yield to vehicles already circulating. Reduce speed, approach the yield line, and wait for a usable gap. The entering vehicle does not gain priority because it comes from the left, has a larger engine, or signals first. You also need to watch for vehicles exiting and pedestrians in the crosswalk. A good visual routine is to look into the circle before crossing the yield line, then proceed only when the circulating traffic leaves enough space.

12. 12. What must a driver do before crossing a Maryland railroad track?

    1. Make sure there is room to get completely over the tracks before the train comes
    2. Enter the crossing first and look for space afterward
    3. Stop on the tracks if traffic is backed up beyond them
    4. Cross whenever the warning lights are flashing if no train is visible
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    Make sure there is room to get completely over the tracks before the train comes. A driver must not begin crossing unless the vehicle can clear the entire track area before a train arrives. The rule protects against stopping on the rails when traffic, a signal, or a queue blocks the far side. Entering first and checking later reverses the required order, and a flashing warning signal means the crossing is closed even when a train is not yet visible. Look both ways, verify the exit space, and wait until the vehicle can reach the other side without stopping.

13. 13. When entering an interstate from an acceleration lane, how should you handle the solid lines separating the ramp from the highway?

    1. Cross them immediately to claim a lane
    2. Stop on the solid lines until traffic opens
    3. Do not cross them while entering the highway
    4. Use the shoulder beyond the lines instead of the highway
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    Do not cross them while entering the highway. The entrance ramp and acceleration lane give you space to adjust to the speed of traffic already on the interstate. While entering, do not cross the solid lines that divide the entrance from the highway. Crossing early can disrupt traffic and remove the benefit of the acceleration lane. Build speed safely, observe the lane markings, and merge only where the roadway design permits it.

14. 14. When must Maryland drivers turn on headlights during inclement weather?

    1. Only after sunset
    2. Whenever the windshield wipers are being used
    3. Only when traveling on an interstate
    4. Only when another driver flashes headlights
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    Whenever the windshield wipers are being used. Maryland connects headlight use to windshield wiper use during bad weather, so the rule applies during daytime rain as well as at night. The sunset choice is too narrow, and road classification does not control this requirement. Turning on headlights helps the driver see and makes the vehicle easier for others to detect through spray or reduced contrast. Make the wiper and headlight action automatic whenever inclement weather requires the wipers, then adjust speed and following distance for the wet roadway.

15. 15. 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. 18 months
    4. 9 months
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    9 months. An applicant under 18 must complete a nine-month permit period without a violation before becoming eligible for the provisional license. The three-month period applies to certain older applicants, while 45 days is the minimum listed for applicants age 25 and older. The 18-month figure belongs to the later provisional-license stage, so do not move it backward into the permit requirement.

16. 16. What does Maryland's manual say about alcohol below the .08 drunk-driving limit?

    1. It has no possible effect on driving
    2. It matters only when two drinks are consumed
    3. It affects only drivers under age 21
    4. Any amount can affect the ability to drive safely
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    Any amount can affect the ability to drive safely. The .08 limit is not a guarantee that lower concentrations leave driving ability unchanged. Maryland's manual says any amount of alcohol can affect safe driving, and it identifies judgment, coordination, vision, simple movements, and reaction time as abilities that may suffer. The mistake in treating a lower BAC as harmless is that impairment can begin before the classification threshold. A driver should not use the legal threshold as a personal safety target.

17. 17. Which statement describes the vehicle used for a Maryland driving skills test?

    1. It must have current plates and registration and proof of insurance
    2. It may be unregistered if it has a full tank of gas
    3. It must be supplied by the MVA testing location
    4. It needs insurance only when the test is on public roads
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    It must have current plates and registration and proof of insurance. The applicant brings the vehicle to the driving skills test. The manual requires up-to-date license plates and registration, plus proof that the vehicle is insured. Those are separate requirements, so a full tank cannot replace registration or insurance, and the testing location does not provide the vehicle. The test vehicle must also be safe to drive, have a clear windshield, and contain at least a half tank of gas. Before leaving for the appointment, check the documents and the vehicle condition together.

18. 18. Your Maryland license is suspended. When does the suspension period begin?

    1. On the date of the traffic stop
    2. When you receive the mailed notice
    3. When the MVA receives your license
    4. On the first day of the next month
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    When the MVA receives your license. If a Maryland license is suspended, revoked, refused or canceled, the driver must give the license to the MVA, and the suspension or revocation period begins when the MVA receives it. Holding on to the card only delays the start of the clock. The period does not start at the traffic stop or when the notice arrives in the mail, and the manual sets no calendar month rule. Driving is not allowed at any point without a valid license.

19. 19. What share of fatal crashes does the Maryland manual attribute to distracted driving?

    1. One tenth
    2. Nearly all
    3. One third
    4. About 2 percent
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    One third. One third of fatal crashes are caused by distracted driving, and cell phone use is one of the leading causes. Other deadly distractions include eating, applying makeup, dealing with children and adjusting controls. Maryland bans hand held phone use, including texting, while driving. Make a plan before you drive so nothing competes for your attention on the road, and pull over if something must be handled.

20. 20. What action is always associated with an octagonal traffic sign?

    1. Yield only when pedestrians are present
    2. Come to a complete stop
    3. Reduce speed without stopping
    4. Move into the right lane
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    Come to a complete stop. The octagonal, or eight-sided, shape always means stop, and Maryland identifies the stop sign as the road's only eight-sided sign. The required action is a complete stop, followed by yielding as needed before entering or continuing through the intersection. A yield-only response misses the sign's stronger instruction. Shape recognition is the useful cue: even before reading the words, eight sides should prompt the driver to prepare for a full stop.