Maryland Car Driving Permit Test-20 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.
Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

Q.2

Fatigue increases the risk of:

Missing an exit.
Being late for an appointment.
Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.

Q.3

If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:

Reduce your speed.
Drive at the posted speed.
Speed up.

Q.4

When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.
Stop if you are driving in the same direction.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Q.5

This sign means:

Curves ahead.
Divided highway starts.
Divided highway ends.

Q.6

This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

Q.7

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane.
Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass.
Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

Q.8

When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.
You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.

Q.9

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Ease up on the gas pedal.
Brake as hard as possible.
Turn off the ignition.

Q.10

It is unsafe for a child under the age of ____ to ride in the front seat of a passenger vehicle.

18
13
16

Q.11

A driver who has been drinking is more likely to:

Yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles.
Keep a three to four second following distance.
Have a slower reaction time.

Q.12

When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit?

Never.
If you feel it is reasonable and prudent.
If you are passing another vehicle.

Q.13

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.
Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

Q.14

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.

Q.15

This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 pounds are allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.

Q.16

To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.
Stay focused on the centerline on the road.
Flash your high beams.

Q.17

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.
If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired.
Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.

Q.18

When passing another vehicle:

Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.
Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.
Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

Q.19

Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?

Tranquilizers, marijuana, and sedatives.
Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines.
All of the above.

Q.20

In traffic moving attomph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.
Stay within that speed range.
Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

Q.21

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Beep your horn.
Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.
Expect the unexpected.

Q.22

To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Parking lights.

Q.23

When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights.
Low beam headlights.
Four-way flashers.

Q.24

Having a driver license is a:

Right, not a privilege.
Privilege, not a right.
Requirement.

Q.25

When a bicyclist is making a left turn:

They may use the left lane.
They may cut through all lanes.
They may wait on the side of the road.

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