This Maryland MVA practice test has just been updated for June 2022 and covers 40 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2022 MD Driver Handbook. As part of meeting the requirements to get your Maryland learner’s permit or driver’s license, you must take a knowledge test and correctly answer 22 out of 25 questions, to achieve the required passing score of 85%. Once you pass the knowledge test, a vision test, and meet any other requirements, you can receive your learner’s instructional permit. This is for any driver of any age who has not had a noncommercial driver’s license before. You must be 15 years and nine months old, at least, to apply for your learner’s instructional permit, and once you receive it, it is valid for a maximum of two years. The fee for a learner’s instructional permit is $50. This cost includes the conversion to a full license when the time comes, so you will not have to pay again. This practice test will help succeed on the Maryland knowledge test as it contains information straight from the 2022 Maryland Driver’s Manual.
A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates:
Get the Correct ANSWER A serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately When lit, the gas symbol indicates When lit, the symbol on the right indicates: The symbol on the right when lit indicates: A.) a vehicle's gas tank is full B.) a vehicle's gas tank has a leak C.) a vehicle's gas tank is working properly D.) a vehicle's gas tank is empty or nearing empty
Get the Correct ANSWER a vehicle's gas tank is empty or nearing empty When lit, the battery symbol indicates: When lit, the battery symbol on the right indicates, This battery symbol when lit indicates: A.) a vehicle's electrical system is fully charged B.) a vehicle's battery is fully charged C.) a vehicle's battery is not fully charged D.) a vehicle's electrical system is not working properly and a driver needs to stop as soon as possible
Get the Correct ANSWER a vehicle's electrical system is not working properly and a driver needs to stop as soon as possible When lit, the oil symbol on the right indicates, When lit, the oil symbol indicates: This oil symbol when lit indicates: A.) a vehicle's oil needs to be changed B.) a vehicle has plenty of oil C.) a vehicle's type of oil needs to be changed D.) a vehicle's oil pressure is bad and a driver needs to stop immediately
Get the Correct ANSWER a vehicle's oil pressure is bad and a driver needs to stop immediately When the coolant leaks it can be dangerous because Coolant leaks can be dangerous because: A.) a lack of coolant can cause your engine to overheat B.) leaking coolant is attractive to and poisonous to animals C.) a lack of coolant can cause damage to your radiator D.) all of the above
Get the Correct ANSWER all of the above What is not an advantage of Enhanced mirror settings? Which of the following is NoT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror System Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings? A.) Night time glare us eliminated or removed B.) Blind spots are minimized C.) Head checks are no longer required D.) It limits the amount of time a driver must look away from the front of the car
Get the Correct ANSWER Head checks are no longer required/necessary Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check? The purpose of a pre-entry check is that A.) Allows drivers to check for anyone behind the vehicle B.) Allows driver to check for low or flat tires C.) Allows drivers to check for leaking fluids D.) All of the above
Get the Correct ANSWER All of the above A parking brake: A.) is used to secure a vehicle when parked B.) will not allow vehicle to move if in place C.) can be called an emergency brake because it will always stop a vehicle if the vehicle's brakes fail D.) is used to secure a vehicle only when parked on a steep incline
Get the Correct ANSWER is used to secure a vehicle when parked / keeps the vehicle in place when it is parked Which of the following is true about safe driving? A.) Airbags have made seatbelts unnecessary B.) A driver is safer when thrown out of the car in a crash C.) if the car is on fire or submerged in water, a seatbelt will make it harder to escape D.) seatbelts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause fewer injuries than if a driver was not belted
Get the Correct ANSWER seatbelts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause fewer injuries than if a driver was not belted True/false: Seatbelts may cause injuries in a crash but will cause less injury than if the seatbelt weren't on. Seat belts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause less injuries than if a driver was not belted. A.) TRUE B.) FALSE
Get the Correct ANSWER TRUE Which of the following is true? A.) A driver is safer when thrown out of the car in a crash B.) Airbags have made seatbelts unnecessary C.) If the car is on fire or submerged in water, a seat belt will make it harder to escape D.) Seatbelts can cause damage in a crash, but less damage than if a driver was not belted
Get the Correct ANSWER Seatbelts can cause damage in a crash, but less damage than if a driver was not belted According to the Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt? According to the MD law, who should be wearing a seat belt? A.) Only passengers under 18 and the driver B.) Only front seat passengers and the driver C.) Only passengers under 21 and the driver D.) All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle
Get the Correct ANSWER All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle Page 2
Driver Education Final Exam The answer key is on the last page. 1. A driver’s license is required for which of the following? I. Sitting in the driver’s seat of a car while the engine is running. II. Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 2. If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the DMV must A. place the driver on probation B. wait for a court decision before taking action C. assign the driver to the Driver Improvement Clinic D. revoke the driver’s license for at least 12 months 3. Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points? A. reckless driving B. hit and run with property damage C. driving without a license D. passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading children 4. A driver will lose her license if she is convicted of A. driving without a license B. passing a stopped school bus C. failing to yield the right of way D. speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone 5. When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following? I. Wear or carry something white. II. Keep your back to oncoming traffic A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 6. As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your car’s right turn signal and do which of the following? I. Steer toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner. II. Hold your arm straight out the window A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 7. Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard? I. Middle-aged drivers II. Slow drivers A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 8. Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations? I. Just after passing the crest of a hill II. Just after rounding a curve. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 9. When rounding a curve, a car tends to A. Speed up B. Move to the inside of the curve C. Move to the outside of the curve 10. When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following? I. Stay as far to the left of your lane as possible II. Apply your brake in the sharpest part of the curve. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 11. To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following? I. Use a lower gear II. Drive in a zigzag pattern. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 12. If you wish to pass a car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following? I. Blow your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the cars ahead. II. Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 13. When backing your car, you should do which of the following? I. Move at no more than 10mph. II. Keep both hands on the steering wheel. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 14. Highway accidents occur most frequently A. On hills C. at intersections B. On curves D. at bridges 15. The most frequent type of accident on interstate highways is A. Sideswipe collision B. Running off the road C. Rear-end collision D. Head-on collision 16. When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, plan on doing which of the following? I. Stopping every 100 miles at a rest area. II. Scheduling many hours of night driving to avoid heavy traffic. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 17. If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you can do which of the following? I. Make a U-turn II. Go on to the next exit. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 18. Roads are likely to be especially slick A. just after they have been paved B. just after it has begun to rain or drizzle C. after it has been raining for several hours D. in exceptionally cold, dry weather 19. If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following? I. Shift into a lower gear II. Use the emergency brake. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I nor II 20. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following? I. Slow down and proceed with caution II. Stop only if it is necessary to yield the right-of-way A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I and II 21. A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means A. No right turn B. Yield the right of way C. No left turn D. Slow down and proceed with caution 22. A diamond-shaped traffic sign means A. No left turn B. Come to a full stop C. Yield the right of way D. Slow down and drive with care 23. What should you do when you begin to skid? I. Turn the wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding. II. Reduce pressure on the gas pedal. A. I only C. Both I and II B. II only D. Neither I and II 24. Maximum speed limit for a full size, yellow public school bus in North Carolina is: A. 55 MPH C. 35 MPH B. 45 MPH D. 25 MPH 25. What does the letters IPDE stand for? A. Identify, Predict, Disrupt, Excuse B. Identify, Perfect, Decide, Execute C. Ideal, Predict, Decide, Example D. Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute 26. How far ahead should you be looking along a road? A. 4 seconds B. 4 blocks C. 12-15 seconds D. ½ mile 27. What should you do every time you change lanes A. Look in mirrors B. Check your blind spot C. Use your turn signal D. All of the above 28. Where should you begin to slow down when exiting an interstate highway? A. In the merge area B. In the deceleration lane C. On the interstate highway D. In the acceleration lane 29. What does DWI stand for? A. Driving While Ignorant B. Driving While Impaired C. Driving With Initiative 30. All of the following are ways DWI can be proven except which one? A. By proving the driver’s physical or mental fitness are impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both B. By proving the driver can not say the letters of the alphabet backwards C. By proving the driver’s blood/alcohol concentration is 0.08 percent or more 31. The legal age to purchase any alcoholic beverage in North Carolina is 18? A. True B. False 32. If you are convicted of DWI while your license is revoked for an earlier DWI conviction, what can the court do? A. Require you to retake driver education B. Order your vehicle seized and sold C. Require you to drink only milk and Kool-Aid D. Revoke your license for an additional year 33. A first DWI conviction has what punishment? A. Revocation of license for seven months B. Revocation of license for 1 year C. Revocation of license for two years 34. The best way to get good traction on hard pack snow is to A. put chains on your tires B. use snow tires C. carry heavy weights in your trunk 35. Refusal to perform any required test for DWI will result in? A. A beat down by the police B. Revocation of your driver license for at least 30 days and an additional, minimum 12 month revocation by the DMV C. Revocation of your driver license for at least four years 36. In NC everyone’s driving is impaired at a blood/alcohol concentration of ___ percent, but many people are affected at much lower levels? A. .10 B. .08 C. .18 37. If an officer charges you with driving while impaired (DWI), you will be asked to A. Take a chemical test of your breath or blood B. Take a ride down to the station for interrogation C. Take a written test and a blood test 38. Railroad crossing warning signs include: A. Round advance signs B. Flashing lights and gates C. Crossbucks D. All of the above 39. If you are involved in a collision you should: A. Tell your local newspaper B. Contact law enforcement agency C. Both A & B D. None of the above 40. For an original driver license of any type, you will be tested on: A. Vision, speech, driving knowledge, and traffic signs B. Traffic signs, vision, physical strength, and driving knowledge C. Traffic signs, driving skills, vision, and driving knowledge 41. What is the penalty for driving without required corrective lenses? A. The same as driving without a license B. Thirteen days in jail C. Assigned to a Driver Improvement Clinic 42. What does CDL stand for? A. Commercial driver license B. Cool driver license C. Certified driver license 43. You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal and the light changes from green to yellow. You should: A. Stop immediately. B. Stop before entering the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely. C. Speed up to get through the intersection before the light changes to red. 44. On a road with two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction, you approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its warning lights on. You must: A. Pull over to the right side of the road and stop. B. Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed. C. Slow down, and change lanes if possible. D. Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped emergency vehicle. 45. You are waiting in an intersection to complete a left turn. You should: A. Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left. B. Signal and keep your wheels straight. C. Flash your headlights so that the other drivers will let you get through. 46. When you are merging onto the interstate highway, you should: A. Enter at or near the same speed as the traffic on the interstate. B. Assume that all traffic will move over to allow you to get on the interstate. C. Come to a complete stop before entering the interstate. 47. When changing lanes, you should: A. Signal and then proceed. B. Check your mirrors and your blind spot and then proceed. C. Check your mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, and then proceed. D. Check your mirrors, signal, and then proceed. 48. What should you do when facing a flashing red traffic light? A. Drive with caution. B. Prepare to stop only if needed. C. Stop and do not go until the light is green. D. Stop, yield the right of way, and then go when it is safe. 49. When may you legally block an intersection: A. If you have entered the intersection on a green light. B. Under no circumstances. C. During rush hour traffic. 50. If you approach an intersection at the same time as another vehicle, who has the right of way? A. You do. B. The driver on the right. C. The driver on the left. D. The first one who enters the intersection. ANSWER KEY 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. D 11. A 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. D 21. D 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. B 31. B 42. A 32. B 43. B 33. B 44 C 34. A 45. B 35. B 46. A 36. B 47. C 37. A 48. D 38. D 49. B 39. B 50. B 40. C 41. A |