Maryland MVA Drivers Actual Questions and Correct
Answers
Q1
1.A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates
Answer: a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately.
Q2
2. To obtain a provisional license in Maryland
Answer: a new driver must pass a skills test including a closed course and an open
road test
Q3
3. How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driver's record
Answer: Forever
Q4
4. A driver may pass another vehicle on a two lane road if
Answer: there is a single broken yellow line between the two lanes
Q5
5.The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is
Answer: To warn of hazards ahead
Q6
6. A driver should be seconds from the vehicle in front of him/her
Answer: at least 3 - 4 seconds
Q7
7. As a driver under the age of 21, the maximum legal BAC, by breathalyzer test, (zero
tolerance) is
Answer: less than .02
, Q8
8.What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn
Answer: Signal at least 100 feet from turn
Q9
9.The purpose of traffic signs is, ?
Answer: to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers
Q10
10.According to the Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt
Answer: All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle
Q11
11.A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least
hours
Answer: 10 hours
Q12
12. When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane a driver should
Answer: search for a gap in traffic and adjust speed to the speed of the traffic
Q13
13.If a vehicle's accelerator fails, into which gear should a driver shift
Answer: Park (P)
Q14
14.If a vehicles engine fails (completely shuts down) what should a driver do with the brake
Answer: Do not touch the brake until the vehicle is on the side of the road and out of
the path of travel
Answers
Q1
1.A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates
Answer: a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately.
Q2
2. To obtain a provisional license in Maryland
Answer: a new driver must pass a skills test including a closed course and an open
road test
Q3
3. How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driver's record
Answer: Forever
Q4
4. A driver may pass another vehicle on a two lane road if
Answer: there is a single broken yellow line between the two lanes
Q5
5.The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is
Answer: To warn of hazards ahead
Q6
6. A driver should be seconds from the vehicle in front of him/her
Answer: at least 3 - 4 seconds
Q7
7. As a driver under the age of 21, the maximum legal BAC, by breathalyzer test, (zero
tolerance) is
Answer: less than .02
, Q8
8.What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn
Answer: Signal at least 100 feet from turn
Q9
9.The purpose of traffic signs is, ?
Answer: to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers
Q10
10.According to the Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt
Answer: All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle
Q11
11.A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least
hours
Answer: 10 hours
Q12
12. When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane a driver should
Answer: search for a gap in traffic and adjust speed to the speed of the traffic
Q13
13.If a vehicle's accelerator fails, into which gear should a driver shift
Answer: Park (P)
Q14
14.If a vehicles engine fails (completely shuts down) what should a driver do with the brake
Answer: Do not touch the brake until the vehicle is on the side of the road and out of
the path of travel
