MARYLAND MVA PERMIT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
School Bus: When don't you have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing
and stop arm extended? - When you are driving on the opposite side of a divided
highway
Trucks: Watch for turning trucks. Where do trucks make wide turns and need additional
space? - Intersections
Signaling: What should a driver prepare to do before turning? - -Look for signs and
signals that give direction on when you can turn
-Plan your turn before reaching the turning point
-Activate your turn signal in advance to alert other drivers
-Look behind and to both sides to ensure it is safe to proceed before making a turn
-Adjust your speed for the turn
Pedestrians: What does a pedestrian with a white cane signify? - The person is blind
Pavement Markings: What are used alone or to supplement other traffic control devices,
provide important guidance and information to drivers without requiring them to divert
their attention from the roadway? - Highway markings
Right Of Way: What must you do when you are entering a road from a driveway, alley,
or roadside? - -Yield to vehicles already on the main road
-Yield to pedestrians on the main road
Emergency Vehicle: When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind
you with its lights flashing and siren going, what must you do? - Pull over to the right
edge of the roadway and stop
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.
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
School Bus: When don't you have to stop for a school bus whose red lights are flashing
and stop arm extended? - When you are driving on the opposite side of a divided
highway
Trucks: Watch for turning trucks. Where do trucks make wide turns and need additional
space? - Intersections
Signaling: What should a driver prepare to do before turning? - -Look for signs and
signals that give direction on when you can turn
-Plan your turn before reaching the turning point
-Activate your turn signal in advance to alert other drivers
-Look behind and to both sides to ensure it is safe to proceed before making a turn
-Adjust your speed for the turn
Pedestrians: What does a pedestrian with a white cane signify? - The person is blind
Pavement Markings: What are used alone or to supplement other traffic control devices,
provide important guidance and information to drivers without requiring them to divert
their attention from the roadway? - Highway markings
Right Of Way: What must you do when you are entering a road from a driveway, alley,
or roadside? - -Yield to vehicles already on the main road
-Yield to pedestrians on the main road
Emergency Vehicle: When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind
you with its lights flashing and siren going, what must you do? - Pull over to the right
edge of the roadway and stop
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.
