MARYLAND MVA PERMIT UPDATED FINAL PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Traffic Signals: What does a red "X" signal indicate? - ✔✔Lane closed. You must
never drive in a lane under a red X signal.
✔✔Roundabout: Who has the right of way when approaching a roundabout? -
✔✔Traffic already in the roundabout
✔✔School Bus: What must you do when approaching a school bus that has its lights
flashing and its stop arm extended? - ✔✔Stop at least 20 feet away from the bus.
✔✔Other Important Information: What are prohibited when driving a motor vehicle? -
✔✔-Ear plugs attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio
device that are in or cover both ears
-Headsets attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio device
that are in or cover both ears
-Earphones, attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio device
that are in or cover both ears
✔✔Night Driving: Why is driving at night more dangerous than daytime driving? -
✔✔Drivers do not see as far, as soon, or as much and everything looks different.
✔✔Work Zones: What color is most of the traffic control devices used in work zones? -
✔✔Orange
✔✔Trucks: What areas are considered the "NO ZONE" on a truck or other large
vehicle? - ✔✔-On either side
-In front
-Directly behind
✔✔Headlights: What is suggested that drivers do when driving at night? - ✔✔-Make
sure to use your headlights and follow the suggestions for when to use high beams
-Do not stare at the glare of oncoming traffic headlights
-Increase your following distance
✔✔Road Conditions: If you are driving in a funeral procession, what must you do? -
✔✔Have headlights turned on and hazards lights flashing in order to be granted the
right-of-way
✔✔Expressway Driving: What is prohibited on the traveled portion of a highway? -
✔✔Stopping
, ✔✔Cell Phones: Maryland law prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones while
operating a vehicle. Which of the following is legal in Maryland? - ✔✔A 19 year old
using a hands-free device to talk on the phone while driving
✔✔Driver License: The Rookie Driver/Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS)
applies to all new noncommercial driver's license applicants, regardless of age. What
are the two steps required prior to receiving a Driver's License? - ✔✔Learner's
Instructional Permit and a Provisional License
✔✔Passing: Generally, you should pass to the left of the other vehicle. However, it is
acceptable to pass on the right under which circumstances? - ✔✔-If it is safe to do so
-The other vehicle is about to make a left turn
-You can stay on the roadway when passing to the left
✔✔Fog: What should a driver do when driving in foggy conditions? - ✔✔Use low
beams, they won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility and if you have
them use fog lights
✔✔Traffic Signs: What does a sign shaped like a pennant indicate? - ✔✔Indicates the
start of a no passing zone.
✔✔Skidding: What should you do to control a vehicle in a skid? - ✔✔-Steer in the
direction of the skid
-Do not use your brakes
Take your foot off the gas
✔✔Traffic Signals: What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and
those with solid red lights? - ✔✔Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes
✔✔Traffic Signs: If a traffic sign has the principal background color of florescent pink,
what is it communicating? - ✔✔Emergency Traffic Incidents
✔✔Traffic Signs: If a road sign communicates road user services, such as food, gas,
and rest areas, what color will the background of the sign be? - ✔✔blue
✔✔Driving Situations And Conditions: When driving at night with high beams on, you
must change to low beam at least _______________ before meeting oncoming -
✔✔500 feet
✔✔Work Zones: What is the penalty in Maryland for speeding in a highway construction
zone? - ✔✔A fine that is higher than a regular fine for speeding
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Traffic Signals: What does a red "X" signal indicate? - ✔✔Lane closed. You must
never drive in a lane under a red X signal.
✔✔Roundabout: Who has the right of way when approaching a roundabout? -
✔✔Traffic already in the roundabout
✔✔School Bus: What must you do when approaching a school bus that has its lights
flashing and its stop arm extended? - ✔✔Stop at least 20 feet away from the bus.
✔✔Other Important Information: What are prohibited when driving a motor vehicle? -
✔✔-Ear plugs attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio
device that are in or cover both ears
-Headsets attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio device
that are in or cover both ears
-Earphones, attached to a radio, portable audio device, CD player or other audio device
that are in or cover both ears
✔✔Night Driving: Why is driving at night more dangerous than daytime driving? -
✔✔Drivers do not see as far, as soon, or as much and everything looks different.
✔✔Work Zones: What color is most of the traffic control devices used in work zones? -
✔✔Orange
✔✔Trucks: What areas are considered the "NO ZONE" on a truck or other large
vehicle? - ✔✔-On either side
-In front
-Directly behind
✔✔Headlights: What is suggested that drivers do when driving at night? - ✔✔-Make
sure to use your headlights and follow the suggestions for when to use high beams
-Do not stare at the glare of oncoming traffic headlights
-Increase your following distance
✔✔Road Conditions: If you are driving in a funeral procession, what must you do? -
✔✔Have headlights turned on and hazards lights flashing in order to be granted the
right-of-way
✔✔Expressway Driving: What is prohibited on the traveled portion of a highway? -
✔✔Stopping
, ✔✔Cell Phones: Maryland law prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones while
operating a vehicle. Which of the following is legal in Maryland? - ✔✔A 19 year old
using a hands-free device to talk on the phone while driving
✔✔Driver License: The Rookie Driver/Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS)
applies to all new noncommercial driver's license applicants, regardless of age. What
are the two steps required prior to receiving a Driver's License? - ✔✔Learner's
Instructional Permit and a Provisional License
✔✔Passing: Generally, you should pass to the left of the other vehicle. However, it is
acceptable to pass on the right under which circumstances? - ✔✔-If it is safe to do so
-The other vehicle is about to make a left turn
-You can stay on the roadway when passing to the left
✔✔Fog: What should a driver do when driving in foggy conditions? - ✔✔Use low
beams, they won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility and if you have
them use fog lights
✔✔Traffic Signs: What does a sign shaped like a pennant indicate? - ✔✔Indicates the
start of a no passing zone.
✔✔Skidding: What should you do to control a vehicle in a skid? - ✔✔-Steer in the
direction of the skid
-Do not use your brakes
Take your foot off the gas
✔✔Traffic Signals: What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and
those with solid red lights? - ✔✔Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes
✔✔Traffic Signs: If a traffic sign has the principal background color of florescent pink,
what is it communicating? - ✔✔Emergency Traffic Incidents
✔✔Traffic Signs: If a road sign communicates road user services, such as food, gas,
and rest areas, what color will the background of the sign be? - ✔✔blue
✔✔Driving Situations And Conditions: When driving at night with high beams on, you
must change to low beam at least _______________ before meeting oncoming -
✔✔500 feet
✔✔Work Zones: What is the penalty in Maryland for speeding in a highway construction
zone? - ✔✔A fine that is higher than a regular fine for speeding
