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.Stay in the left lane
• d.Slow down when conditions make it unsafe✓

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

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

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

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