Maryland Driver's Manual - Permit Flashcards
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The vision requirement for a driver's license includes binocul ____, 20/40 per eye, and at least 140° continuous vision field.

vision

What restriction is placed on a license if a driver has corrective lenses?

Restriction on license to wear it while driving.

If diagnosed with a reportable medical condition, who should you report to?

MVA Driver Wellness and Safety Division.

What does PBJ stand for?

<p>Probation Before Judgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GLS stand for in driving?

<p>Graduated Licensing System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the actions to their corresponding safety measures before driving:

<p>Adjust seat and mirrors = Before driving Wear seatbelts = Before driving Have a valid permit/license = Before driving Show vehicle registration card = Before driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic rule of driving?

<p>Do anything to avoid crashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to the concept of right of way? (Select all that apply)

<p>Opposing traffic lane when turning left</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of driving slower than traffic?

<p>Encourages others to pass you, increasing likelihood of a crash.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended speed to drive?

<p>Speed of traffic up to maximum limit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed limit in ideal conditions?

<p>Max speed in ideal conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when encountering sharp curves or hills?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do on slippery roads?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should you adjust your speed in roads with potential pedestrians or animals?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is advised in shopping centers, parking lots, and downtown areas?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do in traffic congestion?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should you take near narrow bridges and tunnels?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is advised when approaching toll plazas?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you be cautious of when driving through schools, playgrounds, or residential streets?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?

<p>Reduce speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum following distance under ideal conditions?

<p>3-4 seconds to the same reference point as the car in front.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended following distance for vehicles that stop often?

<p>4-5 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence stopping distance?

<p>Reaction time, road condition, tire condition, brake condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should you generally keep your car while driving?

<p>Right of center of roadway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What steps should be taken when turning?

<p>Look for signs and signals, plan before reaching, activate turn signal, look behind and to both sides to see if safe, adjust speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do at a flashing red signal?

<p>Stop and proceed if the way is clear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow signal indicate?

<p>Slow down and proceed with caution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when passing another vehicle?

<p>Use turn signal before passing, generally to the left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you see in the rearview mirror before returning to your lane after passing?

<p>Both headlights of the passed car.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are you required to use headlights?

<p>When in inclement weather, by law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should high beams be used?

<p>On open roads without streetlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you not use high beams?

<p>Within 300 feet of the car in front and at least 500 feet of a car passing in the opposite direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to prevent staring into headlights?

<p>Stare slightly right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do in work zones?

<p>Minimize distractions and be aware that speed fines may be higher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when stopped on a highway?

<p>Try to stay in sight and turn on flashers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed to give a funeral procession right of way?

<p>If headlights are on or hazard lights are flashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates a slow moving vehicle?

<p>A slow moving emblem showing 25 mph or less on the back of the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BAC stand for?

<p>Blood Alcohol Concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a DUI?

<p>Driving Under the Influence: 0.08 or higher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HOV stand for?

<p>High Occupancy Vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do CDS refer to?

<p>Controlled Dangerous Substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if alcohol is consumed while driving with children?

<p>Fine and jail time doubles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for drivers under 18 regarding wireless communication?

<p>Can't use wireless to communicate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when a school bus is stopped?

<p>Stop at least 20 feet from the front or back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some rules regarding cyclists on the road?

<p>They are vehicles, don't honk, maintain 3-foot clearance, and avoid being on the right side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vision Requirements

  • Binocular vision is necessary for driving.
  • Minimum vision standard is 20/40 in each eye.
  • Drivers must have a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees.

Corrective Lenses

  • Drivers with corrective lenses must have a restriction on their license to wear them while driving.

Reportable Medical Conditions

  • If diagnosed with a reportable medical condition, drivers must report to the MVA Driver Wellness and Safety Division.

Probation Before Judgment (PBJ)

  • Refers to a legal option that allows certain offenses to not result in a conviction, under specific terms.

Graduated Licensing System (GLS)

  • Provides driving experience gradually in low-risk environments.

Pre-Driving Preparations

  • Ensure permit/license, vehicle registration, adjust seat and mirrors, and fasten seatbelts before driving.

Basic Safety Rule

  • The primary rule is to do anything necessary to avoid crashing.

Right of Way Rules

  • First vehicle to arrive has the right of way.
  • When turning left, yield to opposing traffic.
  • At a four-way stop, the driver on the right has the right of way if vehicles arrive simultaneously.
  • Yield when entering from a highway or a T intersection.

Driving Speed Management

  • Driving slower than traffic can create a higher likelihood of crashes by encouraging other vehicles to pass.
  • Best driving speed is to match the speed of traffic up to the maximum speed limit.
  • Speed limits indicate the maximum speed allowed in ideal conditions.

Adjusting Speed for Road Conditions

  • Reduce speed for sharp curves, hilly terrain, slippery roads, and areas with potential pedestrians or animals.
  • In residential areas, shopping centers, downtown areas, and during traffic congestion, drivers should also reduce speed.
  • Be cautious near narrow bridges, tunnels, toll plazas, schools, playgrounds, and railroad crossings.

Following Distance

  • Maintain a following distance of 3-4 seconds under ideal conditions.
  • Increase to 4-5 seconds if vehicle stopping is frequent.

Stopping Distance Influencers

  • Factors affecting stopping distance include reaction time and the condition of the road, tires, and brakes.

Lane Positioning

  • Generally, keep the vehicle to the right of the center of the roadway.

Turning Procedures

  • Look for signs and signals, plan your turn, activate turn signal, check surroundings, and adjust speed before turning.

Signal Interpretations

  • Flashing red signal requires stopping and proceeding only if the way is clear.
  • Flashing yellow signal indicates to slow down and proceed with caution.

Passing Protocol

  • Use turn signal before passing and pass generally on the left unless in designated lanes.
  • Check for both headlights of the passed vehicle in the rearview mirror before returning to the lane.

Headlight Usage

  • Headlights must be used in inclement weather.
  • Use high beams on open roads without streetlights, but switch to low beams within 300 feet of another vehicle.

Driving Distractions

  • Minimize distractions in work zones; speeding fines may be doubled.

Stopping on Highways

  • If stopped on a highway, stay in your vehicle and turn on hazard flashers.

Funeral Procession Rights

  • Vehicles in a funeral procession with headlights on or hazard lights must be given the right of way.

Slow-Moving Vehicles

  • Vehicles displaying a slow-moving emblem travel at 25 mph or less.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

  • BAC of 0.08 or higher is considered Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV)

  • HOV lanes are designated for vehicles with multiple occupants.

Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)

  • Driving under the influence of CDS is illegal.

Alcohol Offenses with Minors

  • Penalties, including fines and jail time, double when alcohol is involved with minors.

Wireless Communication Restrictions

  • Drivers under 18 are prohibited from using wireless communication devices while driving.

School Bus Regulations

  • When a school bus is stopped with alternating red lights, other vehicles must stop at least 20 feet away from the front and back of the bus.

Bicycle Safety

  • Bicyclists are considered vehicles; drivers should not honk, maintain a 3-foot clearance, and avoid passing on the right.

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Test your knowledge on the essential terms and definitions from the Maryland Driver's Manual. This quiz covers key concepts such as vision requirements and driving restrictions due to medical conditions. Prepare for your permit test with these informative flashcards!

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