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If you wish to request an administrative hearing on your suspension, you must do so in writing within how many days?
If you wish to request an administrative hearing on your suspension, you must do so in writing within how many days?
15 days
What violations warrant 12 points?
What violations warrant 12 points?
- Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle
- Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs
- Any felony in which a motor vehicle is used
- All of the above (correct)
Your privilege to drive cannot be lost if you commit a violation that has no points associated with it.
Your privilege to drive cannot be lost if you commit a violation that has no points associated with it.
False (B)
You can only order a copy of your driving record online, if you have:
You can only order a copy of your driving record online, if you have:
The Federal Highway Administration uses a program called __________ to assist in determining appropriate speed limits.
The Federal Highway Administration uses a program called __________ to assist in determining appropriate speed limits.
A person whose license has been revoked for the first time is not eligible for reinstatement for:
A person whose license has been revoked for the first time is not eligible for reinstatement for:
You can lend your driver's license to another person.
You can lend your driver's license to another person.
What is the maximum speed you may drive on an ordinary highway in a business section?
What is the maximum speed you may drive on an ordinary highway in a business section?
Whenever convictions occur on multiple charges committed at the same time, points are assessed only to the violation that has:
Whenever convictions occur on multiple charges committed at the same time, points are assessed only to the violation that has:
A divided highway is where the opposing traffic is separated by:
A divided highway is where the opposing traffic is separated by:
A payment of a fine, without appearing in court, is the same as a conviction of the charges.
A payment of a fine, without appearing in court, is the same as a conviction of the charges.
The Motor Vehicle Administration must mail a letter of suspension under the point system upon the accumulation of how many points?
The Motor Vehicle Administration must mail a letter of suspension under the point system upon the accumulation of how many points?
You need to renew your license and it expired over a year ago. Now, you must do which of the following?:
You need to renew your license and it expired over a year ago. Now, you must do which of the following?:
Your driver's license is renewed every:
Your driver's license is renewed every:
When stopping at an intersection, you can inch forward beyond the stop line after stopping behind it.
When stopping at an intersection, you can inch forward beyond the stop line after stopping behind it.
Regulatory signs are usually triangular in shape.
Regulatory signs are usually triangular in shape.
A broken line on the road surface permits passing when safe to do so, in either direction. This applies ONLY to white broken lines.
A broken line on the road surface permits passing when safe to do so, in either direction. This applies ONLY to white broken lines.
When you are following vehicles which often stop (buses, post office trucks), or when driving in bad weather, you should increase your following distance to:
When you are following vehicles which often stop (buses, post office trucks), or when driving in bad weather, you should increase your following distance to:
If there is any doubt as to who has the right-of-way, what should you do?
If there is any doubt as to who has the right-of-way, what should you do?
Running red lights is one of the most common aggressive driver behaviors. It accounts for:
Running red lights is one of the most common aggressive driver behaviors. It accounts for:
In an uncontrolled intersection, where two vehicles approach the intersection at approximately the same time, who must yield?
In an uncontrolled intersection, where two vehicles approach the intersection at approximately the same time, who must yield?
The circular shaped sign means:
The circular shaped sign means:
What determines the general meaning of a highway sign in all weather conditions?
What determines the general meaning of a highway sign in all weather conditions?
A five-sided sign that has a pentagon shape is:
A five-sided sign that has a pentagon shape is:
What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection?
What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection?
When is it safe to pass?
When is it safe to pass?
The color of a traffic sign has a general meaning and tells you what action is required. Orange warns of:
The color of a traffic sign has a general meaning and tells you what action is required. Orange warns of:
Ignorance of the Implied Consent Law means that you will be excused from punishment for refusal to submit to a chemical test of BAC.
Ignorance of the Implied Consent Law means that you will be excused from punishment for refusal to submit to a chemical test of BAC.
For a chemical test refusal, the MVA will suspend your license for how many days for a first offense?
For a chemical test refusal, the MVA will suspend your license for how many days for a first offense?
DUI is the same as DWI.
DUI is the same as DWI.
For refusing to consent to a chemical test for the presence of alcohol, your driver's license would be:
For refusing to consent to a chemical test for the presence of alcohol, your driver's license would be:
A person convicted for the first time of driving while under the influence could be sentenced up to:
A person convicted for the first time of driving while under the influence could be sentenced up to:
Under certain conditions, an individual who initially refused to take a test for alcohol concentration may withdraw the initial refusal. These conditions include:
Under certain conditions, an individual who initially refused to take a test for alcohol concentration may withdraw the initial refusal. These conditions include:
A person driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.07 is:
A person driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.07 is:
Lack of knowledge of the driving laws is no excuse for any violation.
Lack of knowledge of the driving laws is no excuse for any violation.
Under Maryland law, a person may not drive, or attempt to drive, any vehicle while under the influence (DUI). This would be an alcohol concentration of __________.
Under Maryland law, a person may not drive, or attempt to drive, any vehicle while under the influence (DUI). This would be an alcohol concentration of __________.
According to Maryland Motor Vehicle law, the term IMPLIED CONSENT means:
According to Maryland Motor Vehicle law, the term IMPLIED CONSENT means:
On January 1, 1990, Maryland's administrative PER SE LAW became effective. This law provides for a police officer to:
On January 1, 1990, Maryland's administrative PER SE LAW became effective. This law provides for a police officer to:
For a DUI conviction, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) assesses:
For a DUI conviction, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) assesses:
A person with a blood alcohol test result of 0.08 or more may request a hearing to show cause why their driver's license should not be suspended. This request must be made within:
A person with a blood alcohol test result of 0.08 or more may request a hearing to show cause why their driver's license should not be suspended. This request must be made within:
To be able to react promptly to emergencies, hands should be placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel in the ______ o'clock and _____ o'clock positions.
To be able to react promptly to emergencies, hands should be placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel in the ______ o'clock and _____ o'clock positions.
You should get into the habit of checking your mirrors how often?
You should get into the habit of checking your mirrors how often?
It is against the law to drive too slow where you are tying up traffic.
It is against the law to drive too slow where you are tying up traffic.
If you were traveling at a speed of 80 mph, your approximate reaction distance would be _____ and your total stopping distance would be _______.
If you were traveling at a speed of 80 mph, your approximate reaction distance would be _____ and your total stopping distance would be _______.
To recover from hydroplaning, you should try to turn the steering wheel or apply the brakes.
To recover from hydroplaning, you should try to turn the steering wheel or apply the brakes.
In which situation is it unlawful to drive at an unreasonably slow speed?
In which situation is it unlawful to drive at an unreasonably slow speed?
If you lose control of your vehicle and collide with a fixed object, such as a tree, at 60 mph, the force of impact is the same as driving your vehicle off a:
If you lose control of your vehicle and collide with a fixed object, such as a tree, at 60 mph, the force of impact is the same as driving your vehicle off a:
What is part of your communications system when driving?
What is part of your communications system when driving?
A police officer may issue a citation when a sound amplification system (radio or tape player, etc.) can be heard outside the vehicle at a distance of:
A police officer may issue a citation when a sound amplification system (radio or tape player, etc.) can be heard outside the vehicle at a distance of:
Knowing the laws and rules of the road will allow you to anticipate how other drivers will act.
Knowing the laws and rules of the road will allow you to anticipate how other drivers will act.
A driver approaching an intersection should:
A driver approaching an intersection should:
Reaching your destination safely will largely depend on:
Reaching your destination safely will largely depend on:
When driving in heavy traffic, you should:
When driving in heavy traffic, you should:
Your driving performance is constantly being challenged on the roadway. Those who have the greatest accident potential are bicyclists and pedestrians.
Your driving performance is constantly being challenged on the roadway. Those who have the greatest accident potential are bicyclists and pedestrians.
One of the major direct causes of highway accidents, and the violation contributing to most fatal accidents, is:
One of the major direct causes of highway accidents, and the violation contributing to most fatal accidents, is:
If a tire blows on your car, you should:
If a tire blows on your car, you should:
Bicycles are not permitted on roadways with posted maximum speed limits higher than:
Bicycles are not permitted on roadways with posted maximum speed limits higher than:
Visibility is one of the main problems when sharing the road with motorcycles.
Visibility is one of the main problems when sharing the road with motorcycles.
Statistics show that 75% of all accidents involving death or injury occur within:
Statistics show that 75% of all accidents involving death or injury occur within:
A person riding a bicycle in the roadway must:
A person riding a bicycle in the roadway must:
What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the traveled portion of the highway?
What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the traveled portion of the highway?
At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a white light on the front, that is visible for a distance of:
At night, a bicycle must be equipped with a white light on the front, that is visible for a distance of:
The occupants of a vehicle not wearing a seat belt, traveling at a speed of 60 mph and striking a fixed object will:
The occupants of a vehicle not wearing a seat belt, traveling at a speed of 60 mph and striking a fixed object will:
What percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death?
What percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death?
It is mandatory under Maryland law that a person may not operate a motor vehicle unless the driver and all passengers are restrained by a seat belt or a child safety seat.
It is mandatory under Maryland law that a person may not operate a motor vehicle unless the driver and all passengers are restrained by a seat belt or a child safety seat.
A child safety seat secures the child when properly fastened. This device applies to which classes?
A child safety seat secures the child when properly fastened. This device applies to which classes?
Study Notes
Administrative Procedures
- Request for an administrative hearing on suspension must be submitted in writing within 15 days.
- A person whose license has been revoked for the first time must wait 6 months for reinstatement.
- A chemical test refusal results in a 120-day suspension for the first offense.
Point Violations
- Manslaughter, negligent homicide, DUI, and felony involving motor vehicle result in 12 points.
- Accumulating 8 points leads to a potential suspension letter from the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
- Only the highest point violation is assessed when multiple violations occur simultaneously.
Driving Record and License Renewal
- Driving records can be ordered online with an MVA PIN number.
- Driver's license renewal occurs every 5 years, but requires a new application and tests if expired for over a year.
Traffic Regulations and Signs
- Maximum speed in business sections is capped at 30 MPH.
- Regulatory signs have a rectangular shape with black lettering on a white background.
- A five-sided school sign is shaped as a pentagon; its purpose is to alert drivers to school zones.
Right-of-Way and Traffic Signals
- At uncontrolled intersections, yield to the vehicle on your right.
- A flashing red traffic signal means to stop completely and proceed only when safe.
- Running red lights accounts for 22% of urban crashes, highlighting aggressive driving behavior.
Safe Driving Practices
- Maintain a following distance of 3-4 seconds when behind vehicles that frequently stop.
- For hydroplaning, do not brake or turn the steering wheel to avoid skidding.
- Check mirrors every 7-8 seconds to maintain situational awareness.
Alcohol and Driving
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher is considered DUI.
- Ignorance of driving laws is not an excuse for violations.
- Conviction for DUI may lead to 12 points and up to a year in jail.
Bicycles and Motorcycles
- Bicycles must stay as close to the right side of the roadway as practical.
- At night, bicycles must have a white front light visible for 500 feet.
- Accidents involving motorcycles result in injury or death 80% of the time.
Safe Emergency Procedures
- In case of a blowout, allow the vehicle to slow down naturally, do not turn or brake abruptly.
- If disabled on the highway, first move the vehicle off the traveled road before seeking assistance.
Driver Awareness
- Over 75% of accidents occur within 25 miles of home, indicating the need for constant caution.
- Always use seat belts for all vehicle occupants as mandated by Maryland law to enhance safety.
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