FREE Maryland DMV Practice Test #17 Page 3 of 3
Maryland DMV practise examinations have been updated for January 2024. It includes questions based on the Maryland Driver Handbook's most essential traffic signals and regulations for 2024. Use actual questions that are very similar (often identical!) to the DMV driving permit test and driver's licence exam to study for the DMV driving permit test and driver's licence exam.
On the practise exam, each question gets a tip and explanation to help you remember the concepts. The written component of the official Maryland DMV test will include questions about traffic rules, traffic signs, and driving statutes, as well as knowledge from the Driver Handbook.
To obtain a passing grade, you must correctly answer 22 of the 25 questions. Take our DMV practise exam to help you prepare for your Maryland instruction permit or driver's licence.
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17 . This sign means:
This sign warns of a dangerous downgrade or hill ahead. The hill may be very long or steep, or it may have sharp curves.
18 . What message will be found on a red octagon-shaped sign?
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "stop." You must always come to a complete stop at this sign.
19 . To drive defensively, you should:
To drive defensively, a driver should be constantly aware of their surroundings and be prepared to change speed or road position at any time. To do this, a driver must observe the surroundings on every side of their vehicle.
20 . A driver should:
Although the right-of-way rules provide a guide to determine who should yield the right-of-way at an intersection, no one should assume they automatically have the right-of-way. The situation and circumstances at an intersection must always be considered. Drivers should yield their legal right-of-way if it can help prevent a collision.
21 . While driving a motor vehicle, it is:
Open containers of alcohol are not permitted to be in the passenger area of any moving vehicle. This includes space in the vehicle that can be occupied by the driver or any passenger.
22 . When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:
Blind or partially blind pedestrians may carry a white cane or use the assistance of a guide dog. You must always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is using a guide dog or carrying a white cane.
23 . Speeding ____ a driver's ability to maneuver their vehicle around obstacles, corners, and curves.
Driving at a speed faster than the posted maximum speed limit is dangerous and is not worth the risk. Speeding can greatly reduce a driver's ability to maneuver their vehicle around obstacles, corners, and curves.
24 . Under ideal driving conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least:
Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of three or four seconds. When driving in conditions that are less than ideal, or when following a vehicle that will be making regular stops, the driver should increase their following distance.
25 . A driver may text while driving:
In the state of Maryland, it is against the law for any driver to use a cell phone to send or read text messages while driving. Any use of handheld cell phones while driving is prohibited, unless it is to report an emergency.
2024 Maryland | Frequently Asked Questions
1. Be at least 15 years and 9 months old.
2. Pass the vision exam.
3. Complete the Maryland MVA Online Driver Test Tutorial.
4. Pass the knowledge test.
5. Provide proof of identity, age, and Maryland residency.
6. Have a parent or guardian co-sign your application.
7. Pay the required fee.
Remember, you must hold your learner's permit for nine months before you can take the driving test.