Take Maryland MVA Permit Test Practice Questions - Maryland MVA Driver License Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

How many questions are on the Maryland MVA knowledge (written) test for a learner's permit?

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A20 questions✓B25 questions✓C40 questions✓D50 questions✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the Maryland MVA knowledge test?

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A18 of 25✓B20 of 25✓C22 of 25✓D25 of 25✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Maryland?

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A14 years old✓B15 years old✓C15 years and 9 months old✓D16 years old✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Who must accompany a Maryland learner's permit holder whenever they drive?

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AAny licensed driver age 18 or older✓BA qualified supervising driver at least 21 years old who has held a license for at least 3 years✓CA parent or legal guardian only✓DNo one — a learner's permit allows solo driving during daytime hours✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

While driving with a Maryland learner's permit, who is allowed to sit in the front passenger seat?

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AOnly the qualified supervising driver✓BAny friend or family member✓CUp to two passengers under 18✓DAnyone, as long as everyone wears a seat belt✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Maryland Rookie Driver under 18 complete before applying for a provisional license?

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A30 hours, including 5 at night✓B40 hours, including 8 at night✓C60 hours, including 10 at night✓D100 hours, including 20 at night✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

For a driver under 18, how long must a Maryland learner's permit be held before applying for a provisional license?

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A1 month✓B3 months✓C9 months✓D12 months✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What is the minimum age to obtain a provisional driver's license in Maryland?

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A15 years and 9 months✓B16 years old✓C16 years and 6 months✓D17 years old✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Under Maryland's Rookie Driver law, when may a provisional license holder under 18 NOT drive without a qualified supervising driver?

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ABetween 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.✓BBetween midnight and 5 a.m.✓CBetween 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.✓DAt any time after sunset✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

For the first 151 days after getting a Maryland provisional license, who may a holder under 18 transport as passengers without a qualified supervising driver?

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AAnyone, with no restrictions✓BOnly immediate family members✓CUp to two passengers under 18✓DOnly one passenger of any age✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

How long must a Maryland provisional license holder keep a conviction-free record before being eligible for a full driver's license?

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A6 months✓B12 months✓C18 months✓D24 months✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

May a Maryland provisional license holder under 18 use a hands-free cell phone while driving?

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AYes, hands-free use is always allowed✓BYes, but only on highways✓CNo, they may not use any wireless communication device, even hands-free✓DYes, as long as a passenger holds the phone✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

In Maryland, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) makes a driver guilty of Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?

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A0.05% or higher✓B0.07% or higher✓C0.08% or higher✓D0.10% or higher✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What blood alcohol concentration triggers Maryland's zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21?

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A0.01% or higher✓B0.02% or higher✓C0.05% or higher✓D0.08% or higher✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Under Maryland's implied consent law, what happens if you refuse to take a breath or blood test when lawfully requested by an officer?

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ANothing — refusing a test carries no penalty✓BYour license is automatically suspended, and a first refusal results in a 270-day suspension✓CYou receive only a warning the first time✓DYou are immediately sent to jail for 30 days✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What is the maximum speed limit on a highway in a business district in Maryland unless otherwise posted?

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A20 mph✓B25 mph✓C30 mph✓D40 mph✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

In Maryland, what is the maximum speed limit on a divided highway in a residential district unless otherwise posted?

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A25 mph✓B30 mph✓C35 mph✓D45 mph✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What is the highest speed limit that may be posted on any highway in Maryland?

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A55 mph✓B65 mph✓C70 mph✓D75 mph✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Under Maryland's Move Over law, what must you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle displaying warning lights?

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AMaintain your speed and stay in your lane✓BMove into a lane not next to the vehicle, or slow to a safe speed if you cannot change lanes✓CStop completely until the vehicle leaves✓DHonk your horn to warn the responders✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

On a two-lane road in Maryland, what must you do when a stopped school bus has its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended?

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ASlow down and pass carefully✓BStop, regardless of which direction you are traveling, and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing✓CStop only if you are behind the bus✓DContinue at normal speed if no children are visible✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

In Maryland, when are you NOT required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

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AWhen you are running late✓BWhen traveling the opposite direction on a roadway separated by a physical median or barrier✓CWhen the bus is in a school parking lot✓DWhen you are driving slower than 25 mph✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What does a red octagonal (eight-sided) traffic sign mean?

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AYield to other traffic✓BCome to a complete stop✓CReduce speed ahead✓DNo entry for vehicles✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What is the shape and meaning of a yield sign?

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AA red octagon meaning stop✓BA downward-pointing triangle meaning slow down and give the right-of-way✓CA yellow diamond meaning curve ahead✓DA round sign meaning railroad crossing✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What color and shape are most warning signs that alert you to hazards ahead?

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AWhite rectangles✓BYellow diamonds✓COrange triangles✓DBlue squares✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What does an orange traffic sign indicate?

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AA scenic route or tourist attraction✓BA construction or maintenance work zone✓CA hospital or rest area✓DA school zone✓