Maryland Learner's Permit Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When you see the slippery when wet sign, you must:

Turn left and then right

Make a sharp turn

Reduce your speed (correct)

Increase your speed

To avoid drowsiness and highway hypnosis and stay alert while driving, you should:

Send text messages

Keep the interior of your vehicle as warm as possible

Take stimulants

Exercise your eyes (correct)

On a highway with two or more lanes in your direction, if you are driving more slowly than the other vehicles, you should:

Stay in the right lane (correct)

Keep changing lanes

Stay in the center lane

Stay in the left lane

If a tire blows out, you must NOT:

Brake immediately Signup and view all the answers

You cannot make a U-turn on a curve or a hill where your vehicle cannot be seen at least __________ away by the driver of another vehicle.

500 feet Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to drive in Maryland if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:

0.08% or higher Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about winter driving is FALSE?

Chains or snow tires make it safe for you to drive on ice or snow-covered roadways at normal speeds Signup and view all the answers

It is against the law to pass a motorcycle:

In the same lane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following will NOT help prevent road rage and aggressive driving?

Tailgating Signup and view all the answers

Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as:

Regulatory signs Signup and view all the answers

On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle:

If there is a broken yellow line on your side of the center dividing line Signup and view all the answers

You must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot see clearly at least ________ ahead.

1,000 feet Signup and view all the answers

What does this sign mean?

Another road crosses your road ahead; be alert for cross traffic Signup and view all the answers

Maryland motor vehicle law requires that __________ must wear a seat belt or suitable child restraint if the driver is under the age of 18 and holds a provisional license.

The driver and all passengers Signup and view all the answers

The only octagonal (eight-sided) traffic sign is the:

Stop sign Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true?

Ramps and bridges freeze first before highways and roads Signup and view all the answers

What does this sign indicate?

A no-passing zone for all vehicles Signup and view all the answers

If you are found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, _____ points will be added to your driving record.

12 Signup and view all the answers

When emerging from an alley, driveway, private road, or building across a sidewalk or onto a street or highway, you must:

Stop and yield to vehicles already on the main road Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Learner's Permit Test - Key Points

Slippery When Wet: Reduce your speed when encountering slippery conditions.
Staying Alert: To avoid drowsiness and highway hypnosis, exercise your eyes while driving.
Lane Usage on Highways: Drive slower vehicles should remain in the right lane on multi-lane highways.
Tire Blowout Procedure: Do not brake immediately; instead, ease off the accelerator and maintain a straight course.
U-Turn Restrictions: U-turns are illegal on curves or hills if visibility is less than 500 feet.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): In Maryland, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.
Winter Driving Misconceptions: Chains or snow tires do not allow safe driving at normal speeds on icy roads.
Motorcycle Passing Laws: Passing a motorcycle in the same lane is illegal.
Preventing Road Rage: Tailgating does not help in preventing aggressive driving behavior.
Traffic Sign Types: Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are regulatory signs.
Passing on Two-Lane Roads: You may pass another vehicle where there is a broken yellow line on your side of the road.
Headlight Usage: Headlights must be on if visibility is less than 1,000 feet.
Intersection Awareness: Be cautious for cross traffic at intersections indicated by signs.
Seat Belt Requirements: All occupants must wear seat belts if the driver is under 18 and has a provisional license.
Stop Sign: The only octagonal (eight-sided) traffic sign is the stop sign.
Road Safety in Winter: Ramps and bridges freeze before regular roads.
No Passing Zones: Signs indicate areas where passing is not permitted for all vehicles.
DUI Points on Record: Ten points are added to your record for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Emerging from Driveways: Yield to vehicles already on the main road when exiting driveways or alleys.

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Prepare for the Maryland learner's permit test with these flashcards. Each card features questions on important road signs and safe driving practices. Test your knowledge and ensure you are ready to hit the road safely!