2026|2027 Maryland MVA Driver's Ed
Questions and Answers
(Unit 1) A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night
driving for at least: - ANSWER-10 hours.
(Unit 1) A person who has a Learner's Instructional Permit: - ANSWER-must drive
with a person aged 21 or older who has held a license for at least 3 years.
(Unit 1) During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, provisional
license holders under the age of 18: - ANSWER-must not have passengers under
the age of 18, unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or unless the
passengers are direct family members.
(Unit 1) For drivers under age 25, how many hours of practice must be recorded in
the Pratice Skills Log? - ANSWER-60.
(Unit 1) If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation,
he/she: - ANSWER-must restart the 9-month waiting period to be eligible for a
provisional license.
(Unit 1) In most circumstances a provisional license holder under the age of 18 may
not drive: - ANSWER-between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
(Unit 1) Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license: - ANSWER-the
license can be canceled by written request from the parent or guardian.
(Unit 1) To obtain a provisional license in Maryland: - ANSWER-a new driver must
pass a skills test at MVA.
(Unit 1) When going to the MVA to take your skills test, you must bring: - ANSWER-
a clean, well-maintained vehicle, registration and proof of insurance, and a
supervising driver.
(Unit 1) While driving, a new driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from: -
ANSWER-using a cell phone to call family, texting a family member, and having a
BAC of .02 or greater.
(Unit 2) A flashing red light at an intersection means a driver must: - ANSWER-
Make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.
(Unit 2) A yield sign: - ANSWER-Means that a driver should give way to other
drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.
(Unit 2) The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to: -
ANSWER-Warn of hazards ahead.
, (Unit 2) The purpose of traffic signs is: - ANSWER-to regulate, to warn, and to
guide drivers.
(Unit 2) What is the meaning of this sign? - ANSWER-Merging traffic.
(Unit 2) What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light? - ANSWER-Slow down and
proceed with caution.
(Unit 2) What type of sign is this? - ANSWER-Regulatory sign
(Unit 2) What type of sign is this? - ANSWER-Rocks falling
(Unit 2) Which type of line is used to mark the right edge of a road? - ANSWER-
Solid white line.
(Unit 2) Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal? - ANSWER-Crossing
guard, Police officer, and State trooper.
(Unit 3) A parking brake: - ANSWER-is used to secure a vehicle when parked.
(Unit 3) A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates: - ANSWER-a serious vehicle
malfunction that must be addressed immediately.
(Unit 3) According to Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt? - ANSWER-All
passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle.
(Unit 3) Coolant leaks can be dangerous because: - ANSWER-Leaking coolant is
attractive to and poisonous to animals, a lack of coolant can cause your engine to
overheat, and a lack of coolant can cause damage to your radiator.
(Unit 3) This symbol when lit indicates: - ANSWER-your electrical system is not
working properly.
(Unit 3) This symbol when lit indicates: - ANSWER-your gas tank is empty or
nearing empty.
(Unit 3) This symbol when lit indicates: - ANSWER-your oil pressure is bad and you
need to stop immediately.
(Unit 3) Which of the following is NOT and advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
- ANSWER-Head checks are no longer necessary.
(Unit 3) Which of the following is true? - ANSWER-Seat belts may cause injury in a
crash, but will cause less injuries than if a driver was not belted.
(Unit 3) Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check? - ANSWER-Allows driver to
check for anyone behind the vehicle, allows driver to check for low or flat tires, and
Questions and Answers
(Unit 1) A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night
driving for at least: - ANSWER-10 hours.
(Unit 1) A person who has a Learner's Instructional Permit: - ANSWER-must drive
with a person aged 21 or older who has held a license for at least 3 years.
(Unit 1) During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, provisional
license holders under the age of 18: - ANSWER-must not have passengers under
the age of 18, unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or unless the
passengers are direct family members.
(Unit 1) For drivers under age 25, how many hours of practice must be recorded in
the Pratice Skills Log? - ANSWER-60.
(Unit 1) If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation,
he/she: - ANSWER-must restart the 9-month waiting period to be eligible for a
provisional license.
(Unit 1) In most circumstances a provisional license holder under the age of 18 may
not drive: - ANSWER-between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
(Unit 1) Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license: - ANSWER-the
license can be canceled by written request from the parent or guardian.
(Unit 1) To obtain a provisional license in Maryland: - ANSWER-a new driver must
pass a skills test at MVA.
(Unit 1) When going to the MVA to take your skills test, you must bring: - ANSWER-
a clean, well-maintained vehicle, registration and proof of insurance, and a
supervising driver.
(Unit 1) While driving, a new driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from: -
ANSWER-using a cell phone to call family, texting a family member, and having a
BAC of .02 or greater.
(Unit 2) A flashing red light at an intersection means a driver must: - ANSWER-
Make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.
(Unit 2) A yield sign: - ANSWER-Means that a driver should give way to other
drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.
(Unit 2) The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to: -
ANSWER-Warn of hazards ahead.
, (Unit 2) The purpose of traffic signs is: - ANSWER-to regulate, to warn, and to
guide drivers.
(Unit 2) What is the meaning of this sign? - ANSWER-Merging traffic.
(Unit 2) What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light? - ANSWER-Slow down and
proceed with caution.
(Unit 2) What type of sign is this? - ANSWER-Regulatory sign
(Unit 2) What type of sign is this? - ANSWER-Rocks falling
(Unit 2) Which type of line is used to mark the right edge of a road? - ANSWER-
Solid white line.
(Unit 2) Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal? - ANSWER-Crossing
guard, Police officer, and State trooper.
(Unit 3) A parking brake: - ANSWER-is used to secure a vehicle when parked.
(Unit 3) A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates: - ANSWER-a serious vehicle
malfunction that must be addressed immediately.
(Unit 3) According to Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt? - ANSWER-All
passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle.
(Unit 3) Coolant leaks can be dangerous because: - ANSWER-Leaking coolant is
attractive to and poisonous to animals, a lack of coolant can cause your engine to
overheat, and a lack of coolant can cause damage to your radiator.
(Unit 3) This symbol when lit indicates: - ANSWER-your electrical system is not
working properly.
(Unit 3) This symbol when lit indicates: - ANSWER-your gas tank is empty or
nearing empty.
(Unit 3) This symbol when lit indicates: - ANSWER-your oil pressure is bad and you
need to stop immediately.
(Unit 3) Which of the following is NOT and advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
- ANSWER-Head checks are no longer necessary.
(Unit 3) Which of the following is true? - ANSWER-Seat belts may cause injury in a
crash, but will cause less injuries than if a driver was not belted.
(Unit 3) Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check? - ANSWER-Allows driver to
check for anyone behind the vehicle, allows driver to check for low or flat tires, and
