Maryland DMV practice test 2

1. Where should you position yourself if it is not safe to remain in your vehicle during a roadside emergency?

1. Stand directly behind your vehicle to monitor traffic.
2. Stay inside the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened.
3. Move quickly away from the road and get behind an embankment, traffic barrier, or guard-rail.
4. Stand in the triangular shaped painted zones where a ramp exits the road.

2. What must a driver do with their hands during a traffic stop according to the handbook?

1. Keep hands in plain view, preferably on the steering wheel.
2. Hold a phone to check the time while waiting.
3. Rest hands on the gear shift to be ready to move.
4. Keep hands in pockets to stay warm.

3. How should a driver handle a slow-moving vehicle that is traveling at 25 miles per hour or less?

1. Only pass the slow-moving vehicle when it is safe to do so.
2. Always stop behind the vehicle until it moves out of the way.
3. Pass immediately regardless of oncoming traffic to maintain speed.
4. Ignore the slow-moving sign and drive at the posted highway speed.

4. For a holder of a Provisional License under age 18, when are they permitted to drive unsupervised with passengers under age 18?

1. After the first 151 days, or if the passengers are immediate family members.
2. Immediately upon receiving the license, regardless of passenger age.
3. Only if the passengers are friends from school.
4. Never, unless a supervising driver is present at all times.

5. Under what condition is it acceptable to pass another vehicle on the right side?

1. When the other vehicle is making a right turn
2. When the other vehicle is about to make a left turn
3. When traffic is heavy in the left lane
4. When you are on a road with a median strip

6. What does a flashing blue light on a highway maintenance vehicle or service equipment indicate in a work zone?

1. The vehicle is preparing to merge into traffic.
2. Speed cameras are active.
3. The work zone is ending.
4. Workers are taking a break.

7. Which pavement markings are described as marking the right edge of the road and dividing traffic traveling in the same direction?

1. Yellow pavement markings
2. White pavement markings
3. Blue pavement markings
4. Red pavement markings

8. Under what condition is a driver eligible to graduate from a Learner’s Instructional Permit to a Provisional License in Maryland?

1. They must complete at least 60 practice hours driving with a supervising driver if they are under age 25.
2. They must hold the Permit for exactly 18 months regardless of age.
3. They must pass the driving skills test before completing any practice hours.
4. They must be under age 18 to qualify for the Provisional License.

9. Which of the following best describes the legal requirement regarding alcohol consumption for drivers under the age of 21?

1. They may drink alcohol if they are not driving at the time.
2. They are allowed a small amount of alcohol if their BAC is below .08.
3. It is against the law for them to drink any alcohol.
4. They must have a BAC of exactly .08 to be considered sober.

10. According to the handbook, how many sides does a stop sign have?

1. Three sides
2. Four sides
3. Eight sides
4. Six sides

11. What does a double solid white line indicate?

1. You may change lanes with caution.
2. You are not allowed to change lanes.
3. It marks the left edge of a divided highway.
4. It separates reversible lanes.

12. How does the severity of a license cancellation compare to a suspension or revocation?

1. Cancellation is less severe than suspension
2. Cancellation is equally severe as revocation
3. Cancellation is more severe than suspension or revocation
4. Cancellation is only a warning and not severe

13. Which of the following is true regarding the use of audio devices while driving?

1. You may use earplugs in both ears if the volume is low.
2. You may use headsets in both ears during heavy traffic.
3. You may not drive with earplugs, headsets, or earphones in both ears.
4. You must remove hearing aid devices to hear traffic signals clearly.

14. If an applicant needs glasses or contact lenses to meet the vision requirements, what is the rule regarding their use while driving?

1. They must wear them only at night.
2. They must wear them only on highways.
3. They must always wear them when driving.
4. They are optional if the driver feels comfortable.

15. When operating a bicycle with a Class 1 electric motor, at what speed does the motor assistance stop providing help?

1. When the bicycle reaches 15 miles per hour
2. When the bicycle reaches 20 miles per hour
3. When the bicycle reaches 25 miles per hour
4. When the rider stops pedaling

16. What do rows of small triangles across the lane indicate?

1. Where a vehicle must yield to other vehicles or pedestrians.
2. Where a vehicle must stop for a STOP sign.
3. Where bicycles are required to ride.
4. Where lane reductions are occurring.

17. Which of the following is a valid reason to receive a citation when using disability parking spaces?

1. Parking in front of or blocking any part of a curb cut
2. Parking in a disability space with a valid placard while the disabled person is the driver
3. Parking in a disability space with a valid placard while the disabled person is a passenger
4. Using a disability placard that has not yet expired

18. According to the handbook, what is the recommended minimum following distance under ideal driving conditions?

1. 1 to 2 seconds
2. 3 to 4 seconds
3. 5 to 6 seconds
4. One car length

19. Which background color is associated with signs indicating construction and maintenance work areas?

1. Orange
2. Yellow
3. Green
4. Brown

20. What is the minimum duration a driver must hold a Provisional License before becoming eligible for a regular Driver’s License?

1. At least 18 months
2. Exactly 12 months
3. Exactly 9 months
4. Exactly 6 months