MARYLAND MVA PERMIT TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Drinking and driving: in MD, when is it against the law to operate a motor vehicle? -
ANSWERSWhen an open alchohol container is in the passenger area of the vehicle
Road conditions: what tends to freeze before highways and roads? - ANSWERS-
Bridges
-Ramps
Traffic Signals: What does a flashing red signal indicate? - ANSWERS-Come to a
complete stop at the stop line
-Yield to all traffic and pedestrians
-Proceed when the way is clear
Basic Driving: Death is _ times more probable in a crash at 60 mph than at 20 mph. -
ANSWERS8
Traffic Signals: What does a flashing yellow signal indicate? - ANSWERS-Slow down
-Proceed with caution
Accidents: What must you do if you strike an unattended vehicle or unattended
property? - ANSWERS-Stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the crash,
without obstructing traffic more than necessary
-Attempt to find the driver or owner of the property to notify and provide your information
-If the driver or the owner of the property cannot be found, leave notice and your
information in a conspicuous, secure place
Road Conditions: When are roads the most slippery? - ANSWERSWhen it first starts to
rain
Following Distance: What is the "4 second rule?" - ANSWERSThe amount of time you
should allow between you and another vehicle for safety
Points On Your License: What is required before you can take a driving test? -
ANSWERS-Your vehicle must have valid license plates and registration
-Proof of Insurance
-Your vehicle must be in safe operating condition
Drinking And Driving: What happens if a driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol test? -
ANSWERSThere will be a suspension period
, Drinking And Driving: What factors affect your body's ability to digest alcohol? -
ANSWERS-Weight
-Body fat
-Food
-Tiredness
-Medication
Driving And Driving: When is it NOT legal to be drinking at all? - ANSWERSIf you are
not yet 21 years of age
Railroad Crossing: What do the flashing red lights at a railroad crossing indicate? -
ANSWERSA driver must come to a complete stop until lights stop flashing
Hydroplaning: What should you do if you start to hydroplane? - ANSWERS-Ease your
foot off the gas
-Do not apply the brakes
-Allow the vehicle to slow to a manageable speed
-Maintain direction of the vehicle
Fatigue: What are some potential warning signs that a driver is becoming fatigued or
drowsy when driving? - ANSWERS-Your eyes close or go out of focus
You have trouble keeping your head up
-You miss your exit
-You keep driving out of your lane
-You don't remember driving the last few miles
Headlights: Maryland law requires that drivers do what in inclement weather? -
ANSWERSThat you turn on your headlights when you are using your windshield wipers
Driving At Night: What is more hazardous and more difficult than daytime driving? -
ANSWERSDriving at night
Accidents: In the event of an auto crash, what should you do if there are no injuries
involved but you cannot move your vehicle? - ANSWERS-Call 911 immediately, give
location of crash, advise that there are no injuries but you need assistance
-Use emergency flashers or flares to warn oncoming traffic
-Be patient, do not attempt to cross the roadway or stop traffic. Make sure you stay
away from traffic
Expressway Driving: Interstate and other limited access highways are usually reached
by what? - ANSWERS-An entrance ramp
-An acceleration lane
Bicyclist: What should you avoid doing when following a bicyclist? - ANSWERS-
Following too closely
-Sounding your horn
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Drinking and driving: in MD, when is it against the law to operate a motor vehicle? -
ANSWERSWhen an open alchohol container is in the passenger area of the vehicle
Road conditions: what tends to freeze before highways and roads? - ANSWERS-
Bridges
-Ramps
Traffic Signals: What does a flashing red signal indicate? - ANSWERS-Come to a
complete stop at the stop line
-Yield to all traffic and pedestrians
-Proceed when the way is clear
Basic Driving: Death is _ times more probable in a crash at 60 mph than at 20 mph. -
ANSWERS8
Traffic Signals: What does a flashing yellow signal indicate? - ANSWERS-Slow down
-Proceed with caution
Accidents: What must you do if you strike an unattended vehicle or unattended
property? - ANSWERS-Stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the crash,
without obstructing traffic more than necessary
-Attempt to find the driver or owner of the property to notify and provide your information
-If the driver or the owner of the property cannot be found, leave notice and your
information in a conspicuous, secure place
Road Conditions: When are roads the most slippery? - ANSWERSWhen it first starts to
rain
Following Distance: What is the "4 second rule?" - ANSWERSThe amount of time you
should allow between you and another vehicle for safety
Points On Your License: What is required before you can take a driving test? -
ANSWERS-Your vehicle must have valid license plates and registration
-Proof of Insurance
-Your vehicle must be in safe operating condition
Drinking And Driving: What happens if a driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol test? -
ANSWERSThere will be a suspension period
, Drinking And Driving: What factors affect your body's ability to digest alcohol? -
ANSWERS-Weight
-Body fat
-Food
-Tiredness
-Medication
Driving And Driving: When is it NOT legal to be drinking at all? - ANSWERSIf you are
not yet 21 years of age
Railroad Crossing: What do the flashing red lights at a railroad crossing indicate? -
ANSWERSA driver must come to a complete stop until lights stop flashing
Hydroplaning: What should you do if you start to hydroplane? - ANSWERS-Ease your
foot off the gas
-Do not apply the brakes
-Allow the vehicle to slow to a manageable speed
-Maintain direction of the vehicle
Fatigue: What are some potential warning signs that a driver is becoming fatigued or
drowsy when driving? - ANSWERS-Your eyes close or go out of focus
You have trouble keeping your head up
-You miss your exit
-You keep driving out of your lane
-You don't remember driving the last few miles
Headlights: Maryland law requires that drivers do what in inclement weather? -
ANSWERSThat you turn on your headlights when you are using your windshield wipers
Driving At Night: What is more hazardous and more difficult than daytime driving? -
ANSWERSDriving at night
Accidents: In the event of an auto crash, what should you do if there are no injuries
involved but you cannot move your vehicle? - ANSWERS-Call 911 immediately, give
location of crash, advise that there are no injuries but you need assistance
-Use emergency flashers or flares to warn oncoming traffic
-Be patient, do not attempt to cross the roadway or stop traffic. Make sure you stay
away from traffic
Expressway Driving: Interstate and other limited access highways are usually reached
by what? - ANSWERS-An entrance ramp
-An acceleration lane
Bicyclist: What should you avoid doing when following a bicyclist? - ANSWERS-
Following too closely
-Sounding your horn
