MARYLAND DRIVING IMPROVEMENT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
If you wish to request an administrative hearing on your suspension, you must do so
in writing within how many days? - ANSWER15 days
A divided highway is where the opposing traffic is separated by: - ANSWERa
physical obstruction
A payment of a fine, without appearing in court, is the same as: - ANSWERa
conviction of the charges
The Motor Vehicle Administration may suspend your driving privilege anytime you
are considered to be an unfit, unsafe driver. However, the administration MUST mail
a letter of suspension under the point system upon the accumulation of: - ANSWER8
points
Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any other drug;
Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used. - ANSWERviolations
which warrant 12 points
Your privilege to drive CANNOT be lost if you commit a violation that has NO points
associated with it. - ANSWERCorrect! If you commit certain violations, even though
you may not get any points, you can still lose your license - example of this type of
violation: Failure to appear for trial or to pay a fine
You can only order a copy of your driving record ONLINE, if you have: - ANSWERAn
MVA pin #
The Federal Highway Administration uses a program called __________ to assist in
determining appropriate speed limits. - ANSWERUSLIMITS
A person whose license has been revoked for the first time is not eligible for
reinstatement for: - ANSWER6 months
You can lend your driver's license to another person: - ANSWERNever
The maximum speed you may drive on an ordinary highway in a business section is:
- ANSWER30MPH
Whenever convictions occur on multiple charges committed at the same time, points
are assessed only to the violation that has: - ANSWERThe highest point value
You need to renew your license and it expired over a year ago.Now, since it has
been over a year, you must do whichof the following?: - ANSWER- submit a new
license application
, - take a new vision test
- take the law and driving test
Your drivers license is renewed every - ANSWER5 years
When stopping at an intersection, you can inch forward beyond the stopline after
stopping behind it. - ANSWERTRUE.
What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection? -
ANSWERstop completely and proceed when safe.
When is it safe to pass? - ANSWERbroken line, roadway clear.
The color of a traffic sign has a general meaning and tells you what action is
required. Orange warns of: - ANSWERconstruction
Ignorance of the Implied Consent Law means that you will be excused from
punishment for refusal to submit to chemical test of BAC. - ANSWERfalse
Regulatory signs are usually triangular in shape. - ANSWERFALSE. They are
RECTANGULAR in shape with black lettering on a white background.
A broken line on the road surface permits passing when safe to do so, in either
direction. This applies ONLY to white broken lines. - ANSWERFalse. this applies to
BOTH white and yellow broken lines.
When you are following vehicles which often stop (buses, post office trucks), or when
driving in bad weather, you should increase your following distance to: - ANSWER3
or 4 seconds
If there is any doubt as to who has the right-of-way, what should you do? -
ANSWERYield the right of way
Running red lights is one of the most common aggressive driver behaviors. It
accounts for: - ANSWER22% of urban crashes
In an uncontrolled intersection, where two vehicles approach the intersection at
approximately the same time, who must yield? - ANSWERyou must yield to the
driver on your right.
The circular shaped sign means: - ANSWERrailroad
What determines the general meaning of a highway sign in all weather conditions? -
ANSWERshape
A five-sided sign that has a pentagon shape is: - ANSWERa school sign
For a chemical test refusal, the MVA will suspend your license for _______ days for
a first offense. - ANSWER120
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
If you wish to request an administrative hearing on your suspension, you must do so
in writing within how many days? - ANSWER15 days
A divided highway is where the opposing traffic is separated by: - ANSWERa
physical obstruction
A payment of a fine, without appearing in court, is the same as: - ANSWERa
conviction of the charges
The Motor Vehicle Administration may suspend your driving privilege anytime you
are considered to be an unfit, unsafe driver. However, the administration MUST mail
a letter of suspension under the point system upon the accumulation of: - ANSWER8
points
Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any other drug;
Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used. - ANSWERviolations
which warrant 12 points
Your privilege to drive CANNOT be lost if you commit a violation that has NO points
associated with it. - ANSWERCorrect! If you commit certain violations, even though
you may not get any points, you can still lose your license - example of this type of
violation: Failure to appear for trial or to pay a fine
You can only order a copy of your driving record ONLINE, if you have: - ANSWERAn
MVA pin #
The Federal Highway Administration uses a program called __________ to assist in
determining appropriate speed limits. - ANSWERUSLIMITS
A person whose license has been revoked for the first time is not eligible for
reinstatement for: - ANSWER6 months
You can lend your driver's license to another person: - ANSWERNever
The maximum speed you may drive on an ordinary highway in a business section is:
- ANSWER30MPH
Whenever convictions occur on multiple charges committed at the same time, points
are assessed only to the violation that has: - ANSWERThe highest point value
You need to renew your license and it expired over a year ago.Now, since it has
been over a year, you must do whichof the following?: - ANSWER- submit a new
license application
, - take a new vision test
- take the law and driving test
Your drivers license is renewed every - ANSWER5 years
When stopping at an intersection, you can inch forward beyond the stopline after
stopping behind it. - ANSWERTRUE.
What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection? -
ANSWERstop completely and proceed when safe.
When is it safe to pass? - ANSWERbroken line, roadway clear.
The color of a traffic sign has a general meaning and tells you what action is
required. Orange warns of: - ANSWERconstruction
Ignorance of the Implied Consent Law means that you will be excused from
punishment for refusal to submit to chemical test of BAC. - ANSWERfalse
Regulatory signs are usually triangular in shape. - ANSWERFALSE. They are
RECTANGULAR in shape with black lettering on a white background.
A broken line on the road surface permits passing when safe to do so, in either
direction. This applies ONLY to white broken lines. - ANSWERFalse. this applies to
BOTH white and yellow broken lines.
When you are following vehicles which often stop (buses, post office trucks), or when
driving in bad weather, you should increase your following distance to: - ANSWER3
or 4 seconds
If there is any doubt as to who has the right-of-way, what should you do? -
ANSWERYield the right of way
Running red lights is one of the most common aggressive driver behaviors. It
accounts for: - ANSWER22% of urban crashes
In an uncontrolled intersection, where two vehicles approach the intersection at
approximately the same time, who must yield? - ANSWERyou must yield to the
driver on your right.
The circular shaped sign means: - ANSWERrailroad
What determines the general meaning of a highway sign in all weather conditions? -
ANSWERshape
A five-sided sign that has a pentagon shape is: - ANSWERa school sign
For a chemical test refusal, the MVA will suspend your license for _______ days for
a first offense. - ANSWER120
