Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 4
Test 4 of 10. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 22 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Maryland test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass22
- Passing score88%
- Minimum age15 years 9 months
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1. How many points does Maryland assess for passing an emergency or police vehicle in violation of its emergency vehicle rule?
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Answer B: 2 points
Maryland assesses 2 points for this offense, the same total it uses for following too closely or for running a steady red signal.
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2. Some crosswalks are marked with two transverse lines and others with a row of wide bars laid along the direction of travel. Why is the second pattern used?
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Answer B: It is far easier for an approaching driver to see
Longitudinal bar patterns are used where extra visibility is wanted, such as an uncontrolled crossing or one near a school, because they show up much better from a car.
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3. What alcohol restriction is written into every Maryland license held by a driver under 21?
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Answer D: No alcohol at all in the blood while driving, until the licensee turns 21
Maryland imposes an alcohol restriction on every licensee under 21 that prohibits driving with any alcohol in the blood, and the restriction expires at 21.
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4. What is the sensible way to handle a meal on a long drive?
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Answer D: Eat before you leave or stop to eat
Eating takes hands, eyes and attention, and the only version with no cost to your driving is the one that happens while the car is parked.
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5. Which of these is never a legal place to park?
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Answer C: In a crosswalk, on a sidewalk or within an intersection
Crosswalks, sidewalks and intersections must stay clear so that pedestrians can cross and drivers can see approaching traffic.
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6. How far may a Maryland county lower the speed limit in a designated and posted school zone during school hours?
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Answer C: To 15 miles per hour
Maryland lets a county, or a municipality within it, drop a posted school zone to 15 mph during school hours if it pays to place and maintain the signs.
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7. How do worn tires and worn brakes affect your ability to stop?
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Answer C: They lengthen the stopping distance, especially on a wet road
Worn tread cannot clear water and worn brakes cannot produce full force, so both stretch the distance needed to stop.
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8. What mandatory minimum does Maryland impose on a second conviction for driving under the influence within 5 years of a prior one?
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Answer B: Imprisonment of at least 5 days, which cannot be suspended
Maryland requires a minimum of 5 days of imprisonment for a second conviction within 5 years and 10 days for a third or later one, and neither minimum may be suspended.
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9. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on all highways in a Maryland business district?
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Answer C: 30 mph
Maryland sets 30 mph in a business district and on undivided highways in a residential district, 35 mph on divided highways in a residential district, 50 mph on other undivided highways and 55 mph on other divided highways.
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10. There is a driveway and a side street between you and the corner where you will turn right. When should you signal?
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Answer C: After passing the openings, so nobody pulls out in front of you
A signal switched on before an opening tells drivers waiting there that you are turning in, and they may pull out into your path.
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11. A driver is thinking about overtaking a slower vehicle and sees this sign a short distance ahead. What does it mean for that pass?
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Answer B: The pass must be finished before the restricted section begins
The sign marks the start of a section where passing is prohibited, so a driver may not be on the left side of the road beyond it; any pass has to be completed before that point or not started at all.
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12. When does the hour restriction on a Maryland provisional license come to an end?
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Answer A: On the date the holder turns 18
Maryland ends both the hour restriction and its supervision requirement on the day the provisional license holder turns 18.
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13. About how far ahead do low beam headlights let you see on a dark road?
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Answer B: About 250 feet
Low beams light roughly 250 feet of road, and high beams roughly 350 to 500 feet, which sets the limit on a safe night speed.
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14. A yellow diamond shows a horse with a rider. Besides slowing down, what else should a driver do?
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Answer C: Avoid using the horn or revving the engine
The equestrian crossing sign warns of horses on or across the road, and a sudden noise can startle an animal into the traffic lane.
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15. School warning signs use which background and legend colors?
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Answer A: A black legend and border on a fluorescent yellow-green background
School warning signs carry a black legend and border on a fluorescent yellow-green background, a shade chosen so they stand out from ordinary yellow warning signs.
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16. How long may a Maryland medical certification for darker window tinting remain valid?
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Answer A: Up to 2 years, or indefinitely if the condition is permanent
Maryland lets a physician certify a medical need for tinting below 35 percent for as long as the need lasts, capped at 2 years unless the condition is permanent.
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17. You are circulating in a roundabout and a vehicle is waiting to enter ahead of you. What should you do?
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Answer D: Keep going, because circulating traffic does not stop for entering vehicles
Stopping in the circle to be polite surprises the drivers behind you and defeats the design; entering traffic is the side that waits.
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18. Some drivers believe they can multitask while driving. What does research show?
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Answer C: The brain switches rapidly between tasks and driving performance suffers
The brain does not truly do two attention-demanding tasks at once; it alternates between them, and the driving task gets less attention each time.
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19. If a Maryland licensee surrenders a license so the MVA can record a name change, how long is the free temporary license valid?
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Answer C: Not more than 20 days
Maryland issues a temporary license without charge, valid for no more than 20 days, while the corrected license is produced.
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20. How many points does Maryland assess for a moving violation that contributed to a crash?
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Answer B: 3 points
Maryland raises any moving violation to 3 points once it contributes to an accident.
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21. How long must a Maryland learner's permit holder under 19 hold the permit before taking the skills or road examination?
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Answer A: At least 9 months
Maryland requires an applicant under 19 to wait at least 9 months from the date the permit was first obtained, while applicants aged 18 with a diploma or 19 to 24 wait 3 months and applicants 25 and over with a clean record wait 45 days.
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22. How high may a Maryland local authority raise a speed limit inside an urban district after an engineering and traffic investigation?
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Answer C: To no more than 50 miles per hour
Maryland caps a local increase inside an urban district at 50 mph, while a decrease is not subject to that ceiling.
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23. What happens to a Maryland provisional licensee under 18 who accumulates 5 or more points in a 12 month period?
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Answer B: The license is suspended for 6 months on a first offense and one year on a later offense
Maryland suspends the license of a provisional licensee under 18 for 6 months on a first such offense and for one year on a second or later offense.
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24. The cars in front of and behind your parallel parked car have left you very little room. How do you get out?
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Answer D: Ease back and forth, turning the wheels each way, until you clear
Short movements with the wheels turned first one way and then the other walk the car out of a tight space without touching anything.
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25. At roughly what speed can hydroplaning begin when a lot of water is lying on the road?
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Answer C: At speeds as low as about 35 mph
With enough water and less than perfect tread, a tire can start to ride on the water at around 35 mph, well below normal highway speeds.