MARYLAND MVA PERMIT TEST

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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 (88%).
1. When an approaching driver at night blinds you by failing to dim their high beams, you should look:
Towards the left side of the road.
Straight down the middle of the road.
Towards the right side of the road.
2. The gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing. Drivers should:
Come to a complete stop, then drive around the gates.
Proceed with caution.
Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing.
3. Stopping distances and severity of collisions:
Decreases when the vehicle speed increases.
Increase when the vehicle speed increases.
Increase when the vehicle speed decreases.
4. To pass a bicyclist traveling in the same direction on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you should:
Not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.
Slow down and wait until there is no oncoming traffic, then pass the bicyclist leaving him or her sufficient space.
Continue driving straight, it is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.
5. Pedestrians must:
All the above.
Obey “Walk” and "Don’t Walk” signals.
Look in both directions before crossing the street.
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