Maryland DMV Written Practice Permit Test

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1.Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle

Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

Both of the above

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2.Drivers turning left must yield to:

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.

Passing cars.

No one in particular.

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3.You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can.

Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.

No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

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4.If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

Slow down by shifting into a lower gear.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal.

Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.

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5.If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.

Turn your wheels away from the side of the road.

Keep your wheels straight.

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6.A flashing yellow light at an intersection means you should:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop as quickly as possible.

Stop and proceed only when the intersection is clear.

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7.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line.

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8.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.

Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

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9.When displayed on the rear of a vehicle, the sign shown indicates:

The vehicle is being drawn by an animal.

The vehicle is traveling at speeds of 25 mph or slower.

The vehicle makes sudden stops.

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10.When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely.

Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.

Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

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11.Regulatory signs are:

Green.

Yellow.

White.

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12.When driving in a construction zone:

Slightly increase your speed.

Expect the unexpected.

Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.

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13.This road sign means:

All traffic must go straight.

Turning on a red signal is prohibited.

Left turns are prohibited.

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14.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

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15.Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:

Left, your right, then your left again.

Right.

Left.

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16.Blue traffic signs offer information on:

Motorist services.

Construction and maintenance.

Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations.

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17.Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?

As your speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases.

As your speed increases, so should your following distance.

Both of the above.

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18.This red and white sign means you should:

Stop and check for traffic coming from both directions before proceeding.

Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.

Maintain a steady speed and check for traffic coming from all directions.

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19.If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:

Challenge them.

Get out of their way.

Speed up.

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20.When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.

The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.

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21.Alcohol is:

A stimulant.

An antihistamine.

A depressant.

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22.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:

Permitted from the side next to the solid yellow line.

Not permitted from either direction.

Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line.

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23.Reaction time is slower after:

Drinking alcohol.

Sleeping.

Working hard.

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24.While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane.

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

Look straight ahead in your lane.

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25.You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:

Small vehicle drivers cannot adequately see large trucks and buses in their rearview mirrors.

Large trucks and buses, due to their size and weight, require longer distances to stop than smaller passenger vehicles.

Large trucks and buses travel at a higher speeds than small vehicles.

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26.When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

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27.Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness and concentration.

Reaction time and coordination.

All of the above.

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28.This road sign means:

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed limit.

The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions is 55 mph.

You must not travel below the speed indicated.

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29.A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:

Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction.

Passing is permitted when it's safe.

Passing is not permitted.

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30.Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles

Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing

Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles

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31.Streets and highways are most slippery:

When it has been raining hard for several hours.

When they are clean and dry.

Just after it starts to rain.

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32.If you are driving at night, when should you use your high beam headlights?

When you are within a one-block distance of an oncoming vehicle

When you are following another vehicle and are in heavy traffic

When there are no oncoming vehicles approaching

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33.You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?

The driver on your left has the right-of-way.

You have the right-of-way

Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.

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34.If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Park with your reverse lights on.

Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.

Park five feet from the curb.

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35.What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

Drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.

The protected left turn is about to end.

Both of the above.

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36.The best thing to do if you become tired while driving is to:

Stop to rest or change drivers.

Drink coffee.

Open a window.

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37.Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Help you to be a better driver.

Make you feel better.

Impair your judgment.

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38.You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

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39.What can you do to reduce road rage?

Always signal your intention when changing lanes.

Talk on your cell phone while driving.

Use your horn frequently.

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40.When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.

At the legal speed limit.

More slowly than the freeway traffic.

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41."Implied consent" means:

You must submit to a requested chemical test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

You will submit to a field sobriety test to determine impairment.

You will submit to a physical examination before licensure.

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42.When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

Approaching vehicles might not see you.

Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

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43.When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.

When you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.

When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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44.On a green arrow, you must:

Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.

Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection.

Wait four seconds before proceeding.

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45.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.

Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

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1.Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

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2.Drivers turning left must yield to:

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3.You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

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4.If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

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5.If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

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6.A flashing yellow light at an intersection means you should:

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7.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:

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8.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

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9.When displayed on the rear of a vehicle, the sign shown indicates:

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10.When driving in work zones, you should:

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11.Regulatory signs are:

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12.When driving in a construction zone:

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13.This road sign means:

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14.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

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15.Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:

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16.Blue traffic signs offer information on:

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17.Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?

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18.This red and white sign means you should:

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