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#1. What is the background color on a road sign like this?
Blue is used for road user services such as food, gas, lodging, and rest area signs.
#2. When driving at night you should:
Increase your following distance when driving at night. This will help prevent a collision in the event the vehicle in front of you needs to stop quickly.
#3. On two-lane roads with traffic moving in both directions, it is illegal to pass on the left side before a curve or hill if you cannot clearly see the road ahead for at least:
Remember, it is illegal to pass on the left side when approaching a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for at least 700 feet.
#4. When sharing the road with a motorcyclist, it is dangerous to:
Do not share a lane with a motorcycle. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the entire lane. Remember, motorcyclists often adjust their position in the traffic lane to avoid road hazards like potholes or oil spills, because of wind, and to be seen by other road users.
#5. If you are 18 or older, which of the following is considered a responsible way of using your cell phone while driving:
Drivers should minimize calls and focus on the following safe driving practices:
- Use your cell phone only in emergencies.
- If possible, have a passenger make the call.
- If you must make a call, pull safely off the road, and stop before making the call.
- Let your voice mail answer incoming calls.
- Keep your telephone conversations short.
#6. If it is raining when you approach this sign, you should:
Slippery when wet.
When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. Do not brake hard or change direction suddenly. Increase the distance between your car and the one ahead. These actions are needed on all wet roads and especially on roads where this sign is posted.
#7. When parking parallel to a curb on a two-way highway, you must:
Park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as possible. When a vehicle is properly parallel parked, its wheels on the curb side will be positioned no more than 12 inches from the curb.
#8. After passing a large truck, you should:
Look for the entire front of the truck in your rear-view mirror before you pull in front, and then maintain speed. Do not slow down.
#9. When driving in fog, you should:
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.
#10. You may legally block an intersection:
If you block an intersection, you can be cited.
You may proceed on green light only if it is safe to do so and not until the way is clear to completely pass through the intersection.
#11. If you are under 21, you have violated the law if you drivewith the following blood alcohol concentration (BAC):
If you are not yet 21 years of age, it is not legal for you to be drinking at all. If you are pulled over and you have been drinking, your license will be suspended or revoked.
#12. Which of the following may use a lane marked with this sign?
High Occupancy Vehicles. An HOV lane is a special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles. You may use a carpool/HOV lane or on-ramp if your vehicle carries the posted minimum number of people required for the carpool lane (three in this case), or you drive a low-emission vehicle displaying a special DMV issued decal.
#13. Which lane should you use for a left turn?
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.
#14. When there is an oncoming car to your left and a child on a bicycle to your right on a two-way road, you should:
As you approach a bicyclist, slow down. Avoid honking your horn. Bicyclists can usually hear an approaching vehicle and loud noises can startle bicyclists, causing a crash. Pass a bicyclist as you would any slowly moving vehicle. Be prepared to slow down, wait until oncoming traffic is clear and then allow at least 3 feet of clearance between your car and the bicyclist when passing.
#15. Excessive speed:
Excessive speed is one of the most common contributing factors of vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to high-risk decision-making.
#16. You should adjust your seat and mirrors:
Before you drive, you should fasten your seat belt, properly adjust your seat and mirrors, and ensure that all passengers are wearing a seat belt.
#17. What does this sign mean?
Hospital is a word message sign or an H symbol sign. Remember, blue and white signs direct you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.
#18. When driving at night, you should:
Below are some simple suggestions to follow when driving at night:
- Make sure to use your headlights and follow the suggestions for when to use high beams.
- When approaching oncoming traffic in the opposite lane, do not stare into the vehicle’s headlights, as this will impair your ability to see. Instead, keep your eyes focused on the road in front of you, or slightly to the right of the lane you are traveling in (i.e. the right edge of your lane or the edge of the road).
- Increase your following distance. This will help prevent a collision in the event the vehicle in front of you needs to stop quickly.
#19. If you are tired behind the wheel:
When you are tired, you cannot drive as safely as when you are rested. Being tired dulls your mind and slows down your reactions, making driving hazardous. A lack of sleep can significantly increase your chances of being involved in a crash.
#20. Which vehicle must always stop before every highway-rail crossing?
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.
#21. A pavement marking with the letter R on each side of a large X means:
Railroad crossings have pavement markings that include a large X, the letters RR, a no-passing zone, and a stop line.
#22. Which of the following vehicles may continue straight ahead against a red light?
A vehicle driven in a funeral procession facing a red signal may continue through or make a turn at an intersection.
#23. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which one must yield?
You should yield the right-of-way to the driver who is at or arrives before you at the intersection. If both of you arrive at the intersection at the same time, you must yield to the driver on your right.
#24. Bicyclists must:
Bicyclists must ride on the right side, with traffic.
#25. What is the first thing you should do when your car starts to skid?
Take your foot off the accelerator or brake pedal, whichever is being applied, to regain vehicle balance.
| This Practice Test | |
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| This practice test is NOT timed. | |
Facts about Your Maryland MVA Knowledge Examination
| Maryland MVA Knowledge Test for Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License – Class C | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 25 |
| Passing score: | 88 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 22 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 20 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day (1st failure) Seven days (after two or more failures) |
Free Permit Practice Tests for a Maryland Driver’s License
Each permit practice test has twenty-five questions based on the Driver’s Manual and actual MVA tests.
After answering a question, you will get instant feedback and a brief explanation if your answer is wrong.
Whenever you miss a question on the practice test, note it and look up the information in the driver’s manual. Ensure you fully understand the correct answer and why you got it wrong.
Test Preparations Step by Step
1 Get the Driver’s Manual.
When you prepare for your first learner’s permit or full driver’s license, always start by reading the driver’s manual. You can get a copy from your local MVA office or download it online.
Don’t get a copy from a friend or parent. Always ensure you have the latest version—rules and information in the manual change over time.
2 Take the practice tests.
After reading the manual, you should understand Maryland’s rules of the road, common road signs and signals, and how alcohol and drugs affect your driving.
Use the practice tests to verify your knowledge and whether you are ready for the actual exam. With a bank of more than 500 questions, you will get plenty of practice and cover all aspects of the exam.
You should not attempt the real test too soon. Getting all questions right when you use the practice tests is a good idea. If you do, you are more likely to pass the actual exam.
Read more about risky study tactics .
3 Interact with others.
Discussing road rules and safe driving with a parent, teacher, driving instructor, or friend also helps you prepare. Be bold and ask questions, even when they sound silly.
Who Must Take the Maryland Knowledge Test?
All first-time applicants
All new drivers applying for their first Maryland learner’s permit or driver’s license must take and pass the written knowledge exam.
A driver who had their license revoked
A license revocation means that MVA removes your driving privilege, and they will not automatically reinstate it. There is always a minimum waiting period before you can re-apply for a license, and to get a new license, you must pass all tests.
A driver who let their license expire
When you wish to renew your driver’s license, you must take the written test if you let your license expire for more than one year.
New tests are not required if your license expired less than a year ago.
Applicants with an out-of-country license
Drivers with an out-of-country license must generally pass all examinations, including the knowledge test.
There are exceptions for drivers with a driver’s license from France, the Republic of Korea, Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and Japan.
The license should be valid, but MVA accepts if you have a license from France or Japan that expired less than a year ago .
All drivers must, however, pass the vision test.
The Maryland Knowledge Test is Waived
MVA typically waives the knowledge and practical driving tests if you hold a driver’s license from another state, Territories of the United States, or Canada.
What You Need to Know about the Knowledge Testing
The Maryland knowledge test for a noncommercial Class C driver’s license has 25 questions. You need to answer 22 questions correctly. That is a passing score of 88%, which is higher than in other states . Make sure you prepare well.
The knowledge test for noncommercial Class A and Class B has 20 questions.
The Maryland MVA test has a time limit. You have 20 minutes to complete the knowledge test. Twenty minutes may not seem much, but it is usually more than enough. You will have time to read questions and answer choices carefully.
Take your time answering questions. Don’t be lured into answering questions too quickly. Remember to read everything before you pick your answer.
Knowledge tests are administered on a computer and are available in English and the following languages:
French
Nepali
Vietnamese
You can use foreign language interpreters for other languages, but MVA does not pay the interpreter fee.
If you are uncomfortable with computers, MVA can offer a paper test. Make sure you ask for it in advance.
If you need an oral test, always make an appointment and tell MVA your unique needs.
Don’t try to cheat on the test. You must turn off all electronic devices and put them away during the test, including cell phones, tablets, and MP3 players. Keep papers, notes, or books out of the testing area.
Should you fail the test the first time, you can retake it the next business day if the branch office has a test appointment available.
If you fail the test a second time, you must wait at least seven days before retaking it.
What is the Maryland Graduated Driver Licensing System?
The Maryland Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system is a three-step program to let new drivers gradually gain experience while limiting risks contributing to crashes. In this program, a teen driver progress through three levels of licensing:
Step one: the learner’s permit
Step two: the provisional license
Step three: the full, unrestricted driver’s license
MVA often refers to this program as the Rookie Driver Program.
Step One: The Learner’s Permit
The purpose of the learner’s permit is to allow new drivers to practice driving under the supervision of a licensed driver and gradually develop driving skills and gain experience.
All new drivers must start with a learner’s permit before getting a provisional license in Maryland. The period they must hold the permit varies by age, from 45 days (25 years and older) to 9 months (under 18 years).
Requirements:
Minimum age 15 years and 9 months.
MVA can only issue a learner’s permit after you turn 15 years and nine months.
School Attendance Certificate if under 16 years.
If you are under 16 years, you must provide a completed Learner’s Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300 ).
Parental approval if under 18 years.
If you are under 18 years, a parent or legal guardian must co-sign your application.
Pass vision screening and knowledge test.
Before MVA issues the learner’s permit, you must pass a vision screening and the written knowledge test.
Restrictions on the learner’s permit:
Supervised driving only.
A learner’s permit does not allow you to drive alone.
Whenever you practice driving, you must drive under the supervision of an experienced, licensed driver who is 21 years or older and has held a driver’s license for at least three years.
The supervising driver must sit beside you in the front seat. No one else can sit in the front seat.
There are no other passenger restrictions and no night curfew.
No use of cell phones.
Learner’s permit holders under 18 years cannot use a cell phone or Bluetooth/hands-free devices while operating a motor vehicle except to make an emergency 911 call.
Permit is valid for 2 years.
Learners’ permits are valid for two years from the date they are issued. You must always have the permit in your possession when you drive.
Step Two: The Provisional License
You are now ready to drive on your own without a supervising driver.
Requirements:
Minimum age 16 years and 6 months
A minor under 19 years must generally hold the learner’s permit for at least nine months and, consequently, be at least 16 years and six months before MVA issues a provisional license.
Had a permit for a violation-free minimum period
For a minor, the usual holding period is nine months. If you are 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent, you must hold the permit for only three (3) months.
A three-month holding period applies if you are between 19 and 24 years old.
If you are 25 years or older, the holding period is 45 days.
The holding period is always nine months if you have been convicted of or granted probation before judgment for a moving violation.
Completed at least 60 hours of driving experience.
You also got a practice skills log form when you got your learner’s permit. Your supervising driver (parent, guardian, or mentor) must complete the practice skills log, and you must provide the certification page when you apply for the provisional license. The record must show at least 60 hours of driving practice, of which ten must be at night. If you are 25 years or older, the log must show 14 hours of training with an experienced driver, of which three hours must be at night.
Completed driver education course.
You must also have completed a driver education course, including 30 hours of in-class and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. You can enroll in this course already at age 15.
The MVA only sometimes accepts out-of-state education certificates. An exception exists for Delaware driver education courses.
Pass the driving skills (road) test.
You must fulfill all requirements mentioned above before you take the road test.
Restrictions on the Maryland provisional license:
If you are under 18 years, the MD provisional license carries four restrictions .
1. Night curfew between midnight and 5 a.m.
If you hold a provisional license and are under 18 years, you cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless you are:
accompanied and supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old,
driving to or from work, or driving in the course of employment,
driving to or from a school class or official school activity,
driving to or from an organized volunteer program, or
driving to or from an opportunity to participate in an athletic event or related training session.
The curfew restriction is lifted when you turn eighteen.
2. Passenger restrictions
You are not allowed to have passengers under 18 years during the provisional period’s first five months (151 days). This restriction does not apply if passengers are immediate family members or relatives living at the same address or a qualified supervising driver accompanies you.
The passenger restriction is lifted after 151 days or when you turn eighteen.
3. Seat belt requirement
A seat belt or child safety seat must properly restrain the driver and all passengers. This restriction applies to all license holders in Maryland, regardless of age.
4. Wireless Device Restriction
All provisional license holders under 18 years are prohibited from using a wireless communication device except for making an emergency 911 call.
The restriction includes both handheld and hands-free devices.
If you are 18 years or older, you are prohibited from using handheld cell phones, including texting, while driving. Although hands-free devices are permitted, you should use your cell phone only in emergencies.
Step Three: The Full Driver’s License
Requirements:
Minimum age 18 years.
MVA can only convert the provisional license to a full driver’s license once you are 18 years.
Held the Provisional License for at least 18 months.
No moving violations during the previous 18 months.
You must not have any moving violation convictions or have been granted probation before judgment for any moving violations within the previous 18 months.
If you are 18 years and meet all requirements:
Once you are at least 18 years and meet the other requirements, MVA automatically converts the provisional license to a full driver’s license.
You don’t have to get a new license. Instead, you will get an attachment card showing the new status. When your provisional license expires, and you apply for a renewal, you will automatically get a full license, and the attachment card is no longer needed.
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Video: Maryland MVA Exam – Questions and Answers
Current Operations
All MDOT MVA branches are open by appointment. Take advantage of the many services and transactions that can be completed online.
Transactions that are available for scheduling include:
First Learner’s Permit Law Test
First Learner’s Permit Law Test
Non-Commercial Driver’s Skills Test
Commercial Driver’s Skills Test
Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Endorsement
You can complete many other transactions from the comfort of your home. Visit the Online Services page to see what MDOT MVA business you can complete from your computer, tablet, or phone.
This side is good and am preparing to go and take the learner’s permit test next month plse I need ur help and guidance
I NEED TO PRACTICE ON THE PHONE, WHAT IS THE PH. NUMBER?
These are online tests only. No access by voice/phone.
How can I get the online test
If you mean a state-administered knowledge test online, MVA does not have one.