Maryland DMV Written Practice Permit Test

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1.When following another vehicle at night, you should use your:

Low beams.

High beams.

Parking lights.

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2.When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Move into another lane while within an intersection.

Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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3.All drivers under the age of 21 have a restriction prohibiting them from:

Driving or attempting to drive while smoking.

Driving or attempting to drive before midnight.

Driving or attempting to drive after consuming any alcohol.

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4.If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:

Speed up to scare them away.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Quickly swerve into the next lane.

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5.If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should:

Turn left and find another route.

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Follow the other vehicles and enter the intersection.

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6.Which statement is true?

You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.

You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.

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7.When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.

Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.

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8.At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.

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9.When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Near the right-hand side of the road.

Near the centerline.

On the left of the centerline.

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10.The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.

Turn off the radio.

Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

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11.What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Breathe in some fresh air.

Give your body time.

Drink coffee.

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12.When using a deceleration lane to exit a roadway:

Do not use your turn signal until the vehicle has moved into the deceleration lane.

Do not follow the posted warning speeds unless the roadway is slippery.

Do not slow down until your vehicle has moved into the deceleration lane

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13.Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.

There are fewer cars on the roads at night.

Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

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14.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

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15.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

Neither lane may pass.

Both lanes may pass.

The lane to the right may pass.

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16.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

At all times.

Only if a crossing guard is present.

Only when the guide dog is leading the person across the street.

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17.When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.

Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.

Increase your following distance.

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18.Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Cannot result in a traffic citation.

Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

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19.It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.

Turn your lights to their high beam setting.

Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

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20.From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.

Red, green, yellow.

Green, red, yellow.

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21.If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

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22.Trucks' blind spots are:

Directly behind the body.

On the immediate left of the cab.

Both on the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

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23.You should allow an extra cushion of space:

When following a station wagon.

When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

When following a small passenger car.

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24.Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

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25.When you see this sign, you should stop and:

Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed.

Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first.

Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

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26.This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.

Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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27.At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:

You first come to a complete stop.

You wait until the light changes.

You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

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28.When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

First come to a complete stop.

Wait until the light changes.

Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

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29.When passing another vehicle:

Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.

Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.

Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

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30.What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop.

Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

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31.If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass before you pass the pedestrian.

Keep driving at a steady speed. The oncoming vehicle must stop for you.

Honk your horn to get the pedestrian to move over.

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32.If you experience a tire blowout:

Tap or pump the brakes.

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.

Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.

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33.To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

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34.If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road.

Switch your lights to high beams.

Turn your lights on and off.

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35.When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Using your side mirror.

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36.Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Slowing down to look at collision scene.

Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

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37.If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

Pump the brakes.

Apply the brakes lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

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38.Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:

0.15 percent or more.

0.08 percent or more.

Any amount.

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39.When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

It is safe to use your cruise control.

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

Drive as you would under normal conditions.

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40.If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.

Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.

Keep your wheels facing straight.

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41.You drive defensively when you:

Put one car length between you and the car ahead.

Look only at the car in front of you while driving.

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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42.If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:

Applying your brakes.

Letting go of the steering wheel.

Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.

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43.A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.

Adjust your mirrors.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

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44.A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.

Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.

Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

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45.After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.

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

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

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1.When following another vehicle at night, you should use your:

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2.When you want to change lanes, you should never:

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3.All drivers under the age of 21 have a restriction prohibiting them from:

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4.If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:

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5.If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should:

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6.Which statement is true?

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7.When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

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8.At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

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9.When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

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10.The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

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11.What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

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12.When using a deceleration lane to exit a roadway:

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13.Night driving presents unique problems because:

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14.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

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15.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

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16.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

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17.When driving at night, you should:

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18.Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

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19.It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

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