MVA MARYLAND PERMIT QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
You arrive at an intersection and you see that another drive has arrived before you.
Who has the right-of-way? - ANSWERThe driver who arrived before you
You and another driver stop at a four way intersection controlled by stop signs. Who
has the right-of-way? - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWERDrivers on the through
highway
You approach an intersection with a yield sign facing you. Who has the right-of-way?
- ANSWEROther drivers
Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to ________________ -
ANSWERhigh-risk decision-making
You are about to make a left turn but there are drivers in the opposing traffic lane.
Who has the right-of-way? - ANSWERThe drivers in the opposing traffic lane
You and another driver arrive at an intersection at the same time. Who has the right-
of-way? - ANSWERThe driver on your right
You are about to enter the highway from a driveway/private road. Who has the right-
of-way? - ANSWERDrivers on a public highway
You are on the entrance/acceleration ramp. Who has the right-of-way? -
ANSWERDrivers already on a limited access or interstate highway
What are the effects of excessive vehicle speed? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER3 to 4 seconds
, What is the following distance you must maintain when driving behind vehicles that
stop often (buses, delivery vans)? - ANSWER4 to 5 seconds
What does you stopping distance depend on? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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... - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWERleft, right
You may not pass: - ANSWER- 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
What is required of you if a traffic signal is not working? - ANSWERto stop at a
clearly marked stop line
- no clearly marked stop line -> before crosswalk
- no clearly marked crosswalk -> before the intersection
What does a steady red signal mean? - ANSWERCome to a complete stop
& ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
You arrive at an intersection and you see that another drive has arrived before you.
Who has the right-of-way? - ANSWERThe driver who arrived before you
You and another driver stop at a four way intersection controlled by stop signs. Who
has the right-of-way? - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWERDrivers on the through
highway
You approach an intersection with a yield sign facing you. Who has the right-of-way?
- ANSWEROther drivers
Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to ________________ -
ANSWERhigh-risk decision-making
You are about to make a left turn but there are drivers in the opposing traffic lane.
Who has the right-of-way? - ANSWERThe drivers in the opposing traffic lane
You and another driver arrive at an intersection at the same time. Who has the right-
of-way? - ANSWERThe driver on your right
You are about to enter the highway from a driveway/private road. Who has the right-
of-way? - ANSWERDrivers on a public highway
You are on the entrance/acceleration ramp. Who has the right-of-way? -
ANSWERDrivers already on a limited access or interstate highway
What are the effects of excessive vehicle speed? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER3 to 4 seconds
, What is the following distance you must maintain when driving behind vehicles that
stop often (buses, delivery vans)? - ANSWER4 to 5 seconds
What does you stopping distance depend on? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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... - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWERleft, right
You may not pass: - ANSWER- 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
What is required of you if a traffic signal is not working? - ANSWERto stop at a
clearly marked stop line
- no clearly marked stop line -> before crosswalk
- no clearly marked crosswalk -> before the intersection
What does a steady red signal mean? - ANSWERCome to a complete stop
