1.A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates Ans- a serious vehicle malfunction that must be
addressed immediately.
2. To obtain a provisional license in Maryland Ans- a new driver must pass a skills test including a closed
course and an open road test
3. How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driver's record Ans- Forever
4. A driver may pass another vehicle on a two lane road if Ans- there is a single broken yellow line
between the two lanes
5.The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is Ans- To warn of hazards ahead
6. A driver should __________ be seconds from the vehicle in front of him/her Ans- at least 3 - 4
seconds
7. As a driver under the age of 21, the maximum legal BAC, by breathalyzer test, (zero tolerance) is Ans-
less than .02
8.What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn Ans- Signal at least 100 feet
from turn
9.The purpose of traffic signs is, ? Ans- to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers
10.According to the Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt Ans- All passengers and the driver
regardless of age or position in the vehicle
11.A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least ________
hours Ans- 10 hours
, 12. When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane a driver should Ans- search for a gap in traffic
and adjust speed to the speed of the traffic
13.If a vehicle's accelerator fails, into which gear should a driver shift Ans- Park (P)
14.If a vehicles engine fails (completely shuts down) what should a driver do with the brake Ans- Do not
touch the brake until the vehicle is on the side of the road and out of the path of travel
15.According to Maryland law, how far does a driver need to be from a cyclist Ans- At least 3 feet
16. Distracted pedestrians are Ans- a problem that is growing more serious annually
17. When driving in fog, a driver should Ans- use low beam headlights
18.Which of the following are true about large trucks and busses Ans- Many people are killed in crashes
involving large trucks or buses every year
19.The best way to reverse a vehicle when turning is to Ans- Check all mirrors, complete head checks,
and use back up cameras if available
20.When does a driver have to stop for a school bus Ans- when the red lights are flashing and there is no
barrier between his/her vehicle and the bus
21.If a learners permit holder commits a moving violation, he/she Ans- must restart the 9-month waiting
period to receive a provisional license
22. What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light Ans- Slow down and proceed with caution
23. Which of the following is true Ans- Seatbelts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause fewer injuries
than if a driver was not belted