Maryland Permit Test (MVA Knowledge Test) — All Questions

Even when you are below the posted speed limit, you must:

• a.Never slow for others
• b.Always use high beams
• c.Slow down when conditions make it unsafe✓
• d.Stay in the left lane

You must reduce speed for rain, fog, ice, traffic, or darkness even when you are under the posted limit. (Maryland Driver's Manual, speed)

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

• a.Brake hard
• b.Accelerate
• c.Steer sharply the opposite way
• d.Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go✓

Ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go, without slamming the brakes. (Maryland Driver's Manual, skids)

In fog, rain, or snow you should use your:

• a.Hazard lights while moving
• b.High-beam headlights
• c.Low-beam headlights✓
• d.Parking lights only

Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow because high beams reflect off moisture and reduce visibility. (Maryland Driver's Manual, visibility)

Wet or icy roads affect stopping distance by:

• a.Only affecting motorcycles
• b.Shortening it
• c.Increasing it, so you need more following space✓
• d.Having no effect

Wet and icy surfaces lengthen stopping distance, so you must leave extra following room. (Maryland Driver's Manual, driving conditions)