LEARNER'S PERMIT TEST
MARYLAND EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
When you see this sign, you must (slippery when wet sign)
A. reduce your speed.
B. make a sharp turn.
C. increase your speed.
D. turn left and then right. - ANSWERSA
To avoid drowsiness and highway hypnosis and stay alert while driving, you should
A. exercise your eyes.
B. keep the interior of your vehicle as warm as possible.
C. take stimulants
D. send text messages. - ANSWERSA
On a highway with two or more lanes in your direction, if you are driving more slowly
than the other vehicles, you should
A. stay in the right lane.
B. stay in the left lane.
C. keep changing lanes.
D. stay in the center lane. - ANSWERSA
If a tire blows out, you must NOT
A. brake immediately.
B. slowly ease your foot off the accelerator.
C. steer straight ahead.
D. hold the steering wheel tightly. - ANSWERSA
You cannot make a U-turn on a curve or a hill where your vehicle cannot be seen at
least __________ away by the driver of another vehicle proceeding in either direction.
A. 700 feet
B. 600 feet
C. 900 feet
D. 500 feet - ANSWERSD
It is illegal to drive in Maryland if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is
A. 0.06% or higher
B. 0.05% or higher
C. 0.08% or higher
D. 0.04% or higher - ANSWERSC
, Which of the following statements about winter driving is FALSE?
A. At normal speeds, four-wheel drive vehicles can slide on ice and snow.
B. When driving on ice or packed snow, you should leave a much greater following
distance.
C. Ramps and bridges tend to freeze before highways and roads.
D. Chains or snow tires make it safe for you to drive on ice or snow-covered roadways
at normal speeds. - ANSWERSD
It is against the law to pass a motorcycle
A. in an adjacent lane.
B. in the left lane.
C. in the same lane.
D. in all of the above situations. - ANSWERSC
Which of the following will NOT help prevent road rage and aggressive driving?
A. Yielding the right of way
B. Allowing extra travel time
C. Tailgating
D. Obeying posted speed limits - ANSWERSC
Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as
A. guide signs.
B. regulatory signs.
C. instruction signs.
D. warning signs. - ANSWERSB
On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle
A. while crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection.
B. while crossing or within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
C. if there is a broken yellow line on your side of the center dividing line.
D. near the crest of a hill or on a curve where there is no clear view ahead. -
ANSWERSC
You must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot see clearly at least ________
ahead.
A. 200 feet
B. 400 feet
C. 1,000 feet
D. 500 feet - ANSWERSC
What does this sign mean? (Intersection sign)
A. A Y-intersection is ahead; you must bear either right or left ahead.
B. Another road crosses your road ahead; be alert for cross traffic.
C. A side road enters from the right; adjust your speed.
D. A T-intersection is ahead; your roadway ends ahead. - ANSWERSB
MARYLAND EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
When you see this sign, you must (slippery when wet sign)
A. reduce your speed.
B. make a sharp turn.
C. increase your speed.
D. turn left and then right. - ANSWERSA
To avoid drowsiness and highway hypnosis and stay alert while driving, you should
A. exercise your eyes.
B. keep the interior of your vehicle as warm as possible.
C. take stimulants
D. send text messages. - ANSWERSA
On a highway with two or more lanes in your direction, if you are driving more slowly
than the other vehicles, you should
A. stay in the right lane.
B. stay in the left lane.
C. keep changing lanes.
D. stay in the center lane. - ANSWERSA
If a tire blows out, you must NOT
A. brake immediately.
B. slowly ease your foot off the accelerator.
C. steer straight ahead.
D. hold the steering wheel tightly. - ANSWERSA
You cannot make a U-turn on a curve or a hill where your vehicle cannot be seen at
least __________ away by the driver of another vehicle proceeding in either direction.
A. 700 feet
B. 600 feet
C. 900 feet
D. 500 feet - ANSWERSD
It is illegal to drive in Maryland if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is
A. 0.06% or higher
B. 0.05% or higher
C. 0.08% or higher
D. 0.04% or higher - ANSWERSC
, Which of the following statements about winter driving is FALSE?
A. At normal speeds, four-wheel drive vehicles can slide on ice and snow.
B. When driving on ice or packed snow, you should leave a much greater following
distance.
C. Ramps and bridges tend to freeze before highways and roads.
D. Chains or snow tires make it safe for you to drive on ice or snow-covered roadways
at normal speeds. - ANSWERSD
It is against the law to pass a motorcycle
A. in an adjacent lane.
B. in the left lane.
C. in the same lane.
D. in all of the above situations. - ANSWERSC
Which of the following will NOT help prevent road rage and aggressive driving?
A. Yielding the right of way
B. Allowing extra travel time
C. Tailgating
D. Obeying posted speed limits - ANSWERSC
Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as
A. guide signs.
B. regulatory signs.
C. instruction signs.
D. warning signs. - ANSWERSB
On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle
A. while crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection.
B. while crossing or within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
C. if there is a broken yellow line on your side of the center dividing line.
D. near the crest of a hill or on a curve where there is no clear view ahead. -
ANSWERSC
You must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot see clearly at least ________
ahead.
A. 200 feet
B. 400 feet
C. 1,000 feet
D. 500 feet - ANSWERSC
What does this sign mean? (Intersection sign)
A. A Y-intersection is ahead; you must bear either right or left ahead.
B. Another road crosses your road ahead; be alert for cross traffic.
C. A side road enters from the right; adjust your speed.
D. A T-intersection is ahead; your roadway ends ahead. - ANSWERSB
