Maryland Permit test Section 3 (Basic driving)

MARYLAND PERMIT TEST: SECTION 3 (BASIC DRIVING) drive defensively the driver of a vehicle on a highway shall control the vehicle as necessary to avoid a crash drive defensively (info) 1. visual search/driver awareness 2. risk management Visual Search/Driver Awareness You should: - constantly observe your surroundings - watch front, sides, and rear of the vehicle - allow yourself time to identify risks risk management -adjust your speed, position, and direction to respond to roadway conditions, enhance vehicle control, and increase response time -let other drivers know your intentions by using turn signals, etc. -maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and other roadway users -do not assume that other drivers will do what they are supposed to do -use caution at all times Right-of-way Privilege of the immediate use of the highway right of way rules you should yield the right of way to -the driver who is at or arrives before you at the intersection -drivers in the opposing traffic lane, when you are making a left turn -the driver on your right, if both of you arrive at the intersection at the same time -drivers on a public highway, if you are entering the highway from a driveway or a private road -drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway, if you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp -the driver on your right at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs -pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are still in the intersection -drivers on the through highway, if you are at a "T" intersection and you are entering the through highway by either making a right or left turn -other drivers, if you are approaching an intersection with a Yield sign facing you