A Driver May Pass Another Vehicle If

Question: A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates

Answer: a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately.

Question: To obtain a provisional license in Maryland,

Answer: a new driver must pass a skills test including a closed course and an open road test.

Question: How long do alcohol related charges stay on a driving record?

Answer: Forever.

Question: A driver may pass another vehicle when safe if

Answer: there is a single broken yellow line between the two lanes.

Question: The purpose of a diamond shaped yellow sign with black markings is to

Answer: warn of hazards ahead.

Question: A driver should be ____ from the vehicle in front of him/her.

Answer: at least 3-4 seconds

Question: As a driver under 21, the max legal BAC is

Answer: less than .02.

Question: What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn?

Answer: signal at least 100 feet from turn.

Question: The purpose of traffic signs is

Answer: to regulate, to warn, and to guide.

Question: According to MD law, who must be wearing a seat belt?

Answer: All passengers and the driver regardless of age/position in the vehicle.

Question: A new driver under 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least ___ hours.

Answer: 10

Question: When entering the expressway, in the acceleration lane a driver should

Answer: search for a gap in traffic and adjust speed to the speed of the traffic.

Question: When starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the gear selector should be in

Answer: park (P).

Question: If a vehicle's engine fails (completely shuts down), what should a driver do with the vehicle's brake?

Answer: Do not touch the brake until the vehicle is safely off the road and out of the path of travel.

Question: According to MD law, how far must a driver be from a cyclist?

Answer: At least 3 feet.

Question: Distracted pedestrians are

Answer: a problem that is growing more serious annually.

Question: When driving in fog, a driver should

Answer: use low beam headlights.

Question: Which of the following is true about large trucks and buses?

Answer: Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or buses every year.

Question: The best way to reverse a vehicle when turning is to

Answer: complete head check and then use mirrors and back up cameras (if available) consistently.

Question: When must a driver stop for a school bus?

Answer: When its red lights are flashing, and there is no barrier between the driver's vehicle and the bus.

Question: If a learner's permit holder is convicted of a moving violation, he/she

Answer: must restart the 9 month waiting period to be eligible for a provisional license.

Question: What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light?

Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution.

Question: Green signs

Answer: guide.

Question: A driver should use S.E.E.

Answer: consistently when driving.

Question: If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red,

Answer: the driver may turn right after coming to a complete stop, searching the intersection, and if a right turn on red is permitted.

Question: What are the "No Zones"?

Answer: Areas of limited visibility around large trucks.

Question: During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, provisional license holders under 18

Answer: must not have passengers under the 18, unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or unless the passengers are direct family members.

Question: If a driver is unexpectedly driven off the road and wants to return to it, he/she should

Answer: ease off the accelerator and carefully steer back onto the roadway.

Question: In a school zone, when must a driver stop?

Answer: When directed by a signal or crossing guard.

Question: If a vehicle's accelerator fails, into which gear should a driver shift?

Answer: Neutral (N)

Question: A provisional license holder under 18 may not drive without special permission

Answer: between 12 am and 5 am

Question: What does a "merging traffic" sign look like?

Answer:

Question: The legal definition of aggressive driving is

Answer: committing three moving violations at the same time.

Question: A parking brake

Answer: is used to secure a vehicle when parked.

Question: If two vehicles arrive at a 4-way intersection, which driver must yield?

Answer: The driver who is making a left turn across the travel path.

Question: A yield sign

Answer: means a driver should give way to other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.

Question: If an emergency vehicle is approaching, a driver should

Answer: move as close as possible to the edge of the road and stop.

Question: To avoid driving impaired, a driver should not use

Answer: any substance that may limit their abilities.

Question: When traveling on snowy roads, what adjustment should a driver make?

Answer: Reduce speed to avoid problems with reduced traction.

Question: The condition of a vehicle riding on a film of water is known as

Answer: hydroplaning.

Question: What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane?

Answer: Turn off or turn onto a multilane road.

Question: When starting a vehicle, a driver should have

Answer: the parking brake engaged and both feet off all pedals.

Question: What type of sign is a yield sign?

Answer: Regulatory.

Question: Which line is used to mark the right edge of a road?

Answer: Solid white line.

Question: What should a driver do when they get to a speed bump?

Answer: Reduce speed to suggested limit.

Question: What is the most important and safest thing a driver should do just before driving away?

Answer: Put on the seatbelt and put away electronics.

Question: When stopping at a stop sign where there is no crosswalk or stop line, the vehicle should be stopped

Answer: before the front of the vehicle enters the intersection.

Question: Which of these is a safe thing to do when driving through a tunnel?

Answer: Turn on lights and take off sunglasses.

Question: If a driver is convicted of a moving violation while holding a provisional license,

Answer: their provisional license will be suspended.