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When is a provisional license holder under 18 not allowed to drive without special permissions?
When is a provisional license holder under 18 not allowed to drive without special permissions?
- Between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm
- Between 12:00 am and 5:00 am (correct)
- Between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm
- None of the above
When driving, a new driver under 18 is prohibited from______.
When driving, a new driver under 18 is prohibited from______.
- Using a cell phone to call family
- Texting a family member
- Having a BAC of 0.02 or higher
- All of the above (correct)
If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation, what must they do?
If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation, what must they do?
Must restart the 9 month waiting period to be eligible for a provisional license
During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, what restriction is placed on provisional license holders under the age of 18?
During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, what restriction is placed on provisional license holders under the age of 18?
What can happen once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license?
What can happen once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license?
For drivers under age 25, how many hours of practice must be at night?
For drivers under age 25, how many hours of practice must be at night?
A person who has a Learner's Instructional Permit must drive with whom?
A person who has a Learner's Instructional Permit must drive with whom?
For drivers under age 25, how many hours of practice must be recorded in the practice skills log?
For drivers under age 25, how many hours of practice must be recorded in the practice skills log?
When going to the MVA to take your skills test, what must you bring?
When going to the MVA to take your skills test, what must you bring?
To obtain a provisional license in MD, what must a driver do?
To obtain a provisional license in MD, what must a driver do?
Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal?
Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal?
What does a yield sign mean?
What does a yield sign mean?
Which line is used to mark the right edge of a road?
Which line is used to mark the right edge of a road?
What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light?
What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light?
What is the purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings?
What is the purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings?
What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
What is the purpose of traffic signs?
What is the purpose of traffic signs?
What type of sign is a yield sign?
What type of sign is a yield sign?
What is the meaning of a sign with a yellow and black arrow with a small section coming from the left to join the arrow?
What is the meaning of a sign with a yellow and black arrow with a small section coming from the left to join the arrow?
What type of sign is a yellow and black sign with crumbling rock?
What type of sign is a yellow and black sign with crumbling rock?
What does a red indicator light on a dashboard indicate?
What does a red indicator light on a dashboard indicate?
Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check?
Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check?
According to Maryland Driver Education, who should be wearing a seat belt?
According to Maryland Driver Education, who should be wearing a seat belt?
What is the function of a parking brake?
What is the function of a parking brake?
What does the symbol of a gas pump indicate when lit?
What does the symbol of a gas pump indicate when lit?
What does the symbol of an oil lamp indicate when lit?
What does the symbol of an oil lamp indicate when lit?
What does the symbol of a battery indicate when lit?
What does the symbol of a battery indicate when lit?
Coolant leaks can be dangerous because?
Coolant leaks can be dangerous because?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
Which of the following is true?
Which of the following is true?
SEE stands for?
SEE stands for?
What does the ACC setting on an ignition switch allow?
What does the ACC setting on an ignition switch allow?
A driver should use S.E.E how often?
A driver should use S.E.E how often?
How many seconds should a driver be from the vehicle in front of them?
How many seconds should a driver be from the vehicle in front of them?
When starting a vehicle, the gear selector should be in?
When starting a vehicle, the gear selector should be in?
When starting a vehicle, what should a driver have?
When starting a vehicle, what should a driver have?
When searching, what should a driver look at?
When searching, what should a driver look at?
What is the most important and safest thing a driver can do before starting their car?
What is the most important and safest thing a driver can do before starting their car?
Idling gas-powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is?
Idling gas-powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is?
What is the best way to reverse a vehicle when turning?
What is the best way to reverse a vehicle when turning?
When does a driver have to stop for a school bus?
When does a driver have to stop for a school bus?
How might a driver know if he/she is at risk of hitting a pothole?
How might a driver know if he/she is at risk of hitting a pothole?
According to Maryland law, how far does a driver need to be from a cyclist?
According to Maryland law, how far does a driver need to be from a cyclist?
What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn?
What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn?
In a school zone, when might a driver need to stop?
In a school zone, when might a driver need to stop?
When a driver gets to a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where should they stop?
When a driver gets to a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where should they stop?
When does a driver need to signal in a single lane roundabout?
When does a driver need to signal in a single lane roundabout?
What should a driver do when approaching a speed bump?
What should a driver do when approaching a speed bump?
When must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian?
When must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian?
What makes a left turn across traffic dangerous?
What makes a left turn across traffic dangerous?
What must a driver do if he/she sees an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with lights flashing and/or sirens on?
What must a driver do if he/she sees an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with lights flashing and/or sirens on?
Dangerous elements of mixed-use roads include?
Dangerous elements of mixed-use roads include?
According to the Maryland Driver Manual, pedestrians have the right of way?
According to the Maryland Driver Manual, pedestrians have the right of way?
Distracted pedestrians are?
Distracted pedestrians are?
At 40 mph, what percentage of pedestrians survive impact with a vehicle?
At 40 mph, what percentage of pedestrians survive impact with a vehicle?
What does the sign indicating 'wrong way' mean?
What does the sign indicating 'wrong way' mean?
If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red, what can they do?
If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red, what can they do?
What can you do from a shared left turn lane?
What can you do from a shared left turn lane?
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection, which driver must yield?
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection, which driver must yield?
A driver may pass if?
A driver may pass if?
What is a weave lane?
What is a weave lane?
Which of the following is good advice when driving on the same road with a motorcycle?
Which of the following is good advice when driving on the same road with a motorcycle?
Which of the following are true about large trucks and buses?
Which of the following are true about large trucks and buses?
What are 'No Zones'?
What are 'No Zones'?
Which of the following is true about driving over bridges?
Which of the following is true about driving over bridges?
When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane you should?
When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane you should?
Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways?
Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways?
Which of these is a safe thing to do when driving through a tunnel?
Which of these is a safe thing to do when driving through a tunnel?
Speed limits through work zones?
Speed limits through work zones?
If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, you should?
If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, you should?
If your acceleration fails, which gear should you shift into?
If your acceleration fails, which gear should you shift into?
If you cause damage to an unattended vehicle, you should?
If you cause damage to an unattended vehicle, you should?
If your engine fails (completely shuts down), what should you do with your brake?
If your engine fails (completely shuts down), what should you do with your brake?
Which of the following should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Which of the following should you do if you have a tire blowout?
When driving in fog, what should you do?
When driving in fog, what should you do?
The condition of a vehicle riding on a film of water is known as?
The condition of a vehicle riding on a film of water is known as?
When traveling on snowy roads, what adjustment should a driver make?
When traveling on snowy roads, what adjustment should a driver make?
If you are convicted of a traffic violation with a provisional license, what happens?
If you are convicted of a traffic violation with a provisional license, what happens?
If you have unexpectedly driven off the road and want to return to it, you should?
If you have unexpectedly driven off the road and want to return to it, you should?
Any time a driver hits anything, person, property, or even a pet, and fails to stop it is called?
Any time a driver hits anything, person, property, or even a pet, and fails to stop it is called?
According to Maryland Vehicle Law, open containers are?
According to Maryland Vehicle Law, open containers are?
As a driver under the age of 21, what is your maximum legal BAC (zero tolerance)?
As a driver under the age of 21, what is your maximum legal BAC (zero tolerance)?
Implied consent means?
Implied consent means?
Which groups can sanction you if you are convicted of drinking and driving?
Which groups can sanction you if you are convicted of drinking and driving?
The legal definition of aggressive driving is?
The legal definition of aggressive driving is?
To avoid driving impaired, a driver should not use?
To avoid driving impaired, a driver should not use?
How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driving record?
How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driving record?
You ______________ be cited for drowsy driving.
You ______________ be cited for drowsy driving.
According to MD vehicle law, it is illegal for holders to text and drive?
According to MD vehicle law, it is illegal for holders to text and drive?
According to Maryland Driver Education Curriculum, if a driver consumes alcohol, what should they do?
According to Maryland Driver Education Curriculum, if a driver consumes alcohol, what should they do?
Flashcards
What is a provisional license?
What is a provisional license?
A provisional license is a restricted license issued to new drivers under 18. It has specific requirements and limitations.
What is the nighttime driving restriction for provisional license holders?
What is the nighttime driving restriction for provisional license holders?
Provisional license holders under 18 cannot drive between 12:00 am and 5:00 am without special permission from a parent or guardian.
What are some restrictions on provisional license holders under 18?
What are some restrictions on provisional license holders under 18?
New drivers under 18 with provisional licenses are prohibited from using cell phones, texting, or having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02% or higher.
What is a learner's permit?
What is a learner's permit?
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What happens if a learner's permit holder commits a moving violation?
What happens if a learner's permit holder commits a moving violation?
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What are the restrictions on passengers for provisional license holders under 18?
What are the restrictions on passengers for provisional license holders under 18?
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Who needs to sign for a provisional license, and what is their role?
Who needs to sign for a provisional license, and what is their role?
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How many hours of practice driving are required for new drivers?
How many hours of practice driving are required for new drivers?
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What documents and vehicle requirements are needed for the skills test?
What documents and vehicle requirements are needed for the skills test?
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What are the driving test requirements?
What are the driving test requirements?
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Who has the right of way over traffic signals?
Who has the right of way over traffic signals?
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What do yield signs and flashing yellow lights indicate?
What do yield signs and flashing yellow lights indicate?
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What does a diamond-shaped yellow sign indicate?
What does a diamond-shaped yellow sign indicate?
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What does a flashing red light indicate?
What does a flashing red light indicate?
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What is the purpose of traffic signs?
What is the purpose of traffic signs?
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What is the requirement for signaling before turning?
What is the requirement for signaling before turning?
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What does a red indicator light on the dashboard indicate?
What does a red indicator light on the dashboard indicate?
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What are pre-entry checks and why are they important?
What are pre-entry checks and why are they important?
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What is the required distance for passing a cyclist?
What is the required distance for passing a cyclist?
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What are the rules for yielding to pedestrians?
What are the rules for yielding to pedestrians?
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What should you do when driving in fog?
What should you do when driving in fog?
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What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21?
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21?
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What is the legal definition of aggressive driving?
What is the legal definition of aggressive driving?
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What are the legal consequences of a hit-and-run accident?
What are the legal consequences of a hit-and-run accident?
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What are the legal requirements if you damage an unattended vehicle?
What are the legal requirements if you damage an unattended vehicle?
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What is the S.E.E. driving technique and how does it promote safety?
What is the S.E.E. driving technique and how does it promote safety?
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What are some general driving safety tips?
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Study Notes
Provisional License Regulations
- Provisional license holders under 18 cannot drive between 12:00 am and 5:00 am without special permissions.
- New drivers under 18 are prohibited from using a cell phone, texting, or having a BAC of .02 or higher.
Learner's Permit Consequences
- Learner's permit holders who commit a moving violation must restart their 9-month waiting period for a provisional license.
Provisional Period Restrictions
- For the first 5 months of the provisional period, no passengers under 18 are allowed unless with a qualified supervising driver or direct family members.
Parental Involvement
- A parental or guardian signature is needed for a provisional license, which can be canceled upon their written request.
Practice Requirements
- Drivers under age 25 must log 60 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours at night.
Valid Driver Requirements
- Learner's permit holders must always be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 or older and has at least 3 years of driving experience.
Vehicle Operation and Traffic Rules
- A clean, well-maintained vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance are required when taking a skills test at the MVA.
- Passing requires a skills test passed in both open and closed routes.
- Traffic signals can be overridden by crossing guards and police officers.
Traffic Signs and Signals
- Yield signs require drivers to give way to others, while flashing yellow lights necessitate slowing down and proceeding with caution.
- A diamond-shaped yellow sign warns of hazards, while a flashing red light demands a complete stop.
Road Behavior and Safety
- Traffic signs serve to regulate, warn, and guide drivers.
- The first step after deciding to turn is to signal at least 100 feet in advance.
Vehicle Maintenance and Indicators
- A red indicator light on the dashboard signals a serious vehicle malfunction.
- For safety, drivers should conduct pre-entry checks for any hazards behind the vehicle and inspect for leaks or tire issues.
Pedestrian Rules and Responsibilities
- Maryland law mandates a minimum distance of 3 feet from cyclists.
- In school zones or at stop signs with no line, drivers must yield to pedestrians and stop appropriately.
Emergency Situations
- In emergencies, if you see a vehicle with flashing lights, change lanes if it's safe. In case of engine failure, do not touch the brake.
- When driving in bad weather conditions, like fog, use low beam headlights to maintain visibility.
Alcohol and Driver Behavior Regulations
- Underage drivers' legal BAC limit is less than .02%. Refusing a breathalyzer can lead to severe penalties due to implied consent laws.
- The legal definition of aggressive driving involves committing three moving violations simultaneously.
Accident Protocols
- In a hit-and-run, failing to stop after hitting any person or property is considered an offense.
- If you cause damage to an unattended vehicle, attempt to locate the driver and leave contact information.
Awareness and Reaction
- Use S.E.E. (Search, Evaluate, Execute) consistently for safe driving practices.
- Always maintain a safe following distance of 3-4 seconds and reduce speed when navigating speed bumps or entering work zones.
Miscellaneous Driving Guidelines
- Follow rules for shared left turn lanes, avoid following motorcycles too closely, and watch out for large trucks' blind spots called "No Zones."
- Adjust your speed appropriately when approaching curves, bridges, and tunnels while maintaining adequate control in various driving conditions.
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