MARYLAND PERMIT TESTQUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
Driving test requirements - ANSWERVision screening
Knowledge test
Driving skills test
Reportable medical conditions
Licensing requirements/process - ANSWERRookie driver/graduated licensing
system
Learner's instructional permit --> provisional license --> driver's license
Learner's instructional permit - ANSWERMust:
- be 15 and 9 months --> parent/guardian must co-sign
- present a completed learner's permit school attendance certification form (if under
16)
- pass a vision screening and knowledge test
Provisional license - ANSWERMust:
- be 16 and 6 months
- have completed driver's ed
- submit a completed and signed Practice and Skills Log documenting at least 60
practice hours with a supervising driver
- have a valid, unexpired permit
- have held a permit for at least 9 months
- NOT have any moving violation convictions or have been granted PBJ for any
moving violations within the previous 9 months
- successfully pass the driving skills test
Driver's license - ANSWERMust:
- be 18
- have held a provisional for at least 18 months
- NOT have any moving violation convictions or have been granted PBJ for any
moving violations within the previous 18 months
Co-signer on minor's application for a license - ANSWER- Must be a legal
parent/guardian --> proof of relationship is required
- If the applicant is married and spouse is over 18, they may co-sign --> proof of
marriage required
- If the applicant has no parent, legal guardian, or spouse, an adult employer or
responsible adult may co-sign --> death certificates or parents or proof of
emancipation is required
Cancellation of minor's license on request of co-signer - ANSWERMay cancel the
minor's license by submitting a written request to the Motor Vehicle Administration's
Administrative Adjudication Division - cancellation in effect until minor reaches 18 or
someone else co-signs
, Out of country licenses - ANSWERMust complete vision screening, knowledge and
driving skills tests, and a three-hour drug and alcohol education program --> if
license is not English, must have International License or translation into English
Before you drive you must... - ANSWER- be in good condition to drive
- have a vehicle in good condition to drive
- have a valid learner's permit/driver's license and vehicle registration card in your
possession
- properly adjust your seat and mirrors
- ensure all passengers are wearing seat belts
How should you drive? - ANSWERDefensively
- control the vehicle as necessary to avoid a crash
- in a responsible and safe manner
Visual Search/Driver Awareness - ANSWERYou should:
- constantly observe your surroundings
- watch front, sides, and rear of the vehicle
- allow yourself time to identify risks
What steps should you take to manage risk? - ANSWER- adjust speed, position, and
direction --> in response to roadway conditions
- enhance vehicle control and increase response time
- use turn signals --> let other drivers know your intentions
- maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and other roadway users
- do not assume other drivers will do what they are supposed to do
- use caution at all times
Right-of-way guidlines - ANSWERYield right-of-way to:
- the driver who is at or arrives at the intersection before you
- drivers in the opposing traffic lane --> when you are making a left turn
- the driver on your right --> if you arrive at the same time
- drivers on a public highway --> if you are entering the highway from a driveway or
private road
- drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway --> if you are on the
entrance or acceleration ramp
- the driver on your right at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs
- pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are still in the intersection
- drivers on the through highway --> if you are at a "T" intersection and you are
entering the through highway by either making a right or left turn
- other drivers --> if you are approaching an intersection with a Yield sign facing you
What is a speed limit? - ANSWERThe maximum legal speed you can travel on a
road under ideal conditions
What speed is it safest to drive at? - ANSWERAt the same speed that most traffic is
moving, up to the maximum speed limit.
Travelling at a lower speed than other traffic encourages other vehicles to constantly
pass you and increases the chances or a crash.
& ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
Driving test requirements - ANSWERVision screening
Knowledge test
Driving skills test
Reportable medical conditions
Licensing requirements/process - ANSWERRookie driver/graduated licensing
system
Learner's instructional permit --> provisional license --> driver's license
Learner's instructional permit - ANSWERMust:
- be 15 and 9 months --> parent/guardian must co-sign
- present a completed learner's permit school attendance certification form (if under
16)
- pass a vision screening and knowledge test
Provisional license - ANSWERMust:
- be 16 and 6 months
- have completed driver's ed
- submit a completed and signed Practice and Skills Log documenting at least 60
practice hours with a supervising driver
- have a valid, unexpired permit
- have held a permit for at least 9 months
- NOT have any moving violation convictions or have been granted PBJ for any
moving violations within the previous 9 months
- successfully pass the driving skills test
Driver's license - ANSWERMust:
- be 18
- have held a provisional for at least 18 months
- NOT have any moving violation convictions or have been granted PBJ for any
moving violations within the previous 18 months
Co-signer on minor's application for a license - ANSWER- Must be a legal
parent/guardian --> proof of relationship is required
- If the applicant is married and spouse is over 18, they may co-sign --> proof of
marriage required
- If the applicant has no parent, legal guardian, or spouse, an adult employer or
responsible adult may co-sign --> death certificates or parents or proof of
emancipation is required
Cancellation of minor's license on request of co-signer - ANSWERMay cancel the
minor's license by submitting a written request to the Motor Vehicle Administration's
Administrative Adjudication Division - cancellation in effect until minor reaches 18 or
someone else co-signs
, Out of country licenses - ANSWERMust complete vision screening, knowledge and
driving skills tests, and a three-hour drug and alcohol education program --> if
license is not English, must have International License or translation into English
Before you drive you must... - ANSWER- be in good condition to drive
- have a vehicle in good condition to drive
- have a valid learner's permit/driver's license and vehicle registration card in your
possession
- properly adjust your seat and mirrors
- ensure all passengers are wearing seat belts
How should you drive? - ANSWERDefensively
- control the vehicle as necessary to avoid a crash
- in a responsible and safe manner
Visual Search/Driver Awareness - ANSWERYou should:
- constantly observe your surroundings
- watch front, sides, and rear of the vehicle
- allow yourself time to identify risks
What steps should you take to manage risk? - ANSWER- adjust speed, position, and
direction --> in response to roadway conditions
- enhance vehicle control and increase response time
- use turn signals --> let other drivers know your intentions
- maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and other roadway users
- do not assume other drivers will do what they are supposed to do
- use caution at all times
Right-of-way guidlines - ANSWERYield right-of-way to:
- the driver who is at or arrives at the intersection before you
- drivers in the opposing traffic lane --> when you are making a left turn
- the driver on your right --> if you arrive at the same time
- drivers on a public highway --> if you are entering the highway from a driveway or
private road
- drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway --> if you are on the
entrance or acceleration ramp
- the driver on your right at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs
- pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are still in the intersection
- drivers on the through highway --> if you are at a "T" intersection and you are
entering the through highway by either making a right or left turn
- other drivers --> if you are approaching an intersection with a Yield sign facing you
What is a speed limit? - ANSWERThe maximum legal speed you can travel on a
road under ideal conditions
What speed is it safest to drive at? - ANSWERAt the same speed that most traffic is
moving, up to the maximum speed limit.
Travelling at a lower speed than other traffic encourages other vehicles to constantly
pass you and increases the chances or a crash.
