Maryland Car Driving Permit Test-14 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When using a deceleration lane to exit a roadway:

Do not use your turn signal until the vehicle has moved into the deceleration lane.
Do not follow the posted warning speeds unless the roadway is slippery.
Do not slow down until your vehicle has moved into the deceleration lane.

Q.2

If you experience a tire blowout:

Tap or pump the brakes.
Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.
Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.

Q.3

To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.
Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

Q.4

Hydroplaning is when the:

Windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain.
Tires lose contact with the road surface.
Spray from a large truck reduces visibility.

Q.5

What does this road sign mean?

Winding road
Loose gravel
Slippery when wet

Q.6

Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.
There are fewer cars on the roads at night.
Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

Q.7

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.

Q.8

If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass before you pass the pedestrian.
Keep driving at a steady speed. The oncoming vehicle must stop for you.
Honk your horn to get the pedestrian to move over.

Q.9

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
Using your side mirror.

Q.10

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.
During the day.
Under ideal conditions.

Q.11

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road.
Switch your lights to high beams.
Turn your lights on and off.

Q.12

What does this road sign indicate?

Directions for children
School zone ahead
Playground area ahead

Q.13

Your license can be suspended if you are underand drive with a blood alcohol level of:

0.15 percent or more.
0.08 percent or more.
Any amount.

Q.14

This sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.
Side road.
Railroad ahead.

Q.15

If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

Pump the brakes.
Apply the brakes lightly.
Stay off the brakes.

Q.16

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at collision scene.
Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.
Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

Q.17

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.
Adjust your mirrors.
You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

Q.18

A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.
Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.
Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

Q.19

After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.
When you can no longer see the passed vehicle over your right shoulder.
When you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Q.20

When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
Drive as you would under normal conditions.

Q.21

If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.
Keep your wheels facing straight.

Q.22

"BAC" means:

Blood alcohol concentration.
Big alcohol content.
Blood alcohol conservation.

Q.23

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:

Applying your brakes.
Letting go of the steering wheel.
Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.

Q.24

This sign means:

Railroad ahead.
No passing zone.
School zone.

Q.25

You drive defensively when you:

Put one car length between you and the car ahead.
Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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