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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the public roads in Maryland is required to have a valid driver's license or learner's permit. Licensing requirements include a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test. The Maryland MVA written test is designed to check the applicant’s knowledge of motor vehicle laws, road rules, road signs and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Maryland Driver's Manual. The MD DMV written consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 22 correct answers to pass (85%).
1. Implied Consent means that:
fielding sobriety tests is not required in your State.
you may refuse to take a breath or blood alcohol test if you are arrested by a an officer.
when you apply for a driver's license, you give consent to field sobriety tests and chemical tests if asked by an officer.
2. What should drivers do when they see this sign?
one lane bridge
Allow others to merge smoothly.
Look to the left and right for other traffic.
Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.
3. This road sign means:
no right turn sign
No right turn
Do not pass
No U-turns
4. This yellow sign means:
merging traffic sign
Merging traffic ahead
Undivided highway ahead
Lane ends ahead
5. Vertical rectangles tell drivers:
vertical rectangle
the direction they should travel.
what is not allowed.
the law.
6. This road sign means:
bicycle crossing sign
Bicycle crossing
This lane is reserved for bicyclists
Bicycles have the right-of-way
7. In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:
When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.
When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.
All of the above.
8. Having a drivers license is:
a privilege.
a constitutional right.
a requirement.
9. This road sign means:
cross road sign
A four-way intersection is ahead
A steep grade is ahead
Do not pass
10. Before entering a curve, you should:
reduce your speed.
activate your turn signal.
pump your brakes several times.
 
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MD DMV Written Test Facts

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:22
Passing score:85%
Minimum age to apply: 15 ¾
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