MVA Maryland Permit Exam Questions and Answers 2024

You arrive at an intersection and you see that another drive has arrived before you. Who has the right-of-way? - The driver who arrived before you You are about to make a left turn but there are drivers in the opposing traffic lane. Who has the right-of-way? - The drivers in the opposing traffic lane You and another driver arrive at an intersection at the same time. Who has the right-of-way? - The driver on your right You are about to enter the highway from a driveway/private road. Who has the right-of-way? - Drivers on a public highway You are on the entrance/acceleration ramp. Who has the right-of-way? - Drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway You and another driver stop at a four way intersection controlled by stop signs. Who has the right-of-way? - The driver on your right You are at a "T" intersection and you are trying to enter through highway by making a right/left turn. Who has the right-of-way? - Drivers on the through highway You approach an intersection with a yield sign facing you. Who has the right-of-way? - Other drivers Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to ________________ - high-risk decision-making What are the effects of excessive vehicle speed? - - reduces the ability to negotiate curves or maneuver around obstacles in the roadway - extends the distance necessary for a vehicle to stop - decreases the driver's ability to realize and react to a hazard or dangerous situation - increases the risk of crashes because other roadway users and pedestrians may not be able to judge distance accurately - increases the force and impact in a crash, which more likely results in serious bodily injuries and deaths What is the following distance you must maintain when driving behind other vehicles? - 3 to 4 seconds What is the following distance you must maintain when driving behind vehicles that stop often (buses, delivery vans)? - 4 to 5 seconds What does you stopping distance depend on? - - the length o/ time it takes a driver to see and recognize that there is a dangerous situation - the type and condition o/ the roadway - the condition o/ the tire treads - the condition o/ the brakes Where should you generally keep your vehicle on the roadway? - - to the right o/ the center o/ the roadway Generally, you must keep you vehicle to the right of the center of the roadway, unless... - - you are passing another vehicle going in the same direction - there is a traffic signal designating it is okay to do so - or there is an obstruction that makes it necessary to safely adjust your position When passing another vehicle, you should pass to the _______ of the other vehicle. However it is acceptable on the _______ if it is safe to do so - left, right You may not pass: - - when there is a no passing zone - where the solid yellow line is on your side of the center o/ the roadway - where there are double solid yellow lines - when passing will interfere w/ the safe operation o/ oncoming vehicles - when approaching the top o/ the hill or on a curve and you don't have a sufficiently clear view ahead - when crossing or within 100 feet o/ an intersection or railroad grade crossing - when the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet o/ any bridge, elevated roadway, or tunnel; - on the shoulder o/ the highway either to the right or to the elft