Maryland Permit Test (MVA Knowledge Test) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs, Signals & Markings
A red, eight-sided sign means you must:
- a.Merge to the right
- b.Proceed with caution only
- c.Slow down and yield
- d.Come to a complete stop
Answer: d
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign; stop fully at the line or crosswalk, then go when it is safe. (Maryland Driver's Manual, signs)
- 2. Signs, Signals & Markings
A green arrow signal at an intersection means:
- a.Yield to all cross traffic
- b.Stop and wait
- c.The light is broken
- d.You have a protected turn in the arrow's direction
Answer: d
Explanation: A green arrow gives a protected turn in the direction it points; oncoming and cross traffic are stopped. (Maryland Driver's Manual, signals)
- 3. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time side by side. Who has the right of way?
- a.The driver on the left
- b.The one going straight
- c.The larger vehicle
- d.The driver on the right
Answer: d
Explanation: When two vehicles reach a four-way stop together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. (Maryland Driver's Manual, right of way)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
As you approach a roundabout, you should:
- a.Enter quickly ahead of other cars
- b.Stop inside the circle to let others enter
- c.Drive clockwise
- d.Yield to traffic already in the circle before entering
Answer: d
Explanation: Yield to traffic already circulating in a roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap and travel counterclockwise. (Maryland Driver's Manual, roundabouts)
- 5. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Keeping a three-second gap behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
- a.Pass more quickly
- b.Save fuel
- c.Have time to see and react if it stops suddenly
- d.Read road signs faster
Answer: c
Explanation: A three-second following distance gives you time to react and stop safely; increase it in poor conditions. (Maryland Driver's Manual, following distance)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
A school bus ahead shows flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. You must:
- a.Honk and continue
- b.Stop and stay stopped until it moves
- c.Drive around on the shoulder
- d.Pass on the left if clear
Answer: b
Explanation: Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, and remain stopped until it withdraws the arm and moves. (Maryland Driver's Manual, school buses)
- 7. Speed & Driving Conditions
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
Answer: c
Explanation: You must reduce speed for rain, fog, ice, traffic, or darkness even when you are under the posted limit. (Maryland Driver's Manual, speed)
- 8. Speed & Driving Conditions
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
Answer: c
Explanation: Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow because high beams reflect off moisture and reduce visibility. (Maryland Driver's Manual, visibility)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & Rookie Driver Licensing
Under Maryland's zero-tolerance law, a driver under 21 can be penalized at a BAC as low as:
- a.0.10
- b.0.08
- c.0.05
- d.0.02
Answer: d
Explanation: Maryland enforces zero tolerance for under-21 drivers, who can be penalized at a BAC as low as 0.02. (Maryland Driver's Manual, underage drinking)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Rookie Driver Licensing
Under Maryland's Rookie Driver program, a learner's permit holder must:
- a.Drive alone at any time
- b.Carry as many passengers as they like
- c.Drive only on interstates
- d.Practice with a qualified supervising driver
Answer: d
Explanation: A learner's permit holder must complete supervised practice with a qualified adult driver before earning a provisional license. (Maryland Driver's Manual, Rookie Driver)