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In most circumstances, a provisional license holder under the age of 18 may not drive _____.
In most circumstances, a provisional license holder under the age of 18 may not drive _____.
between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
While driving, a new driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from:
While driving, a new driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from:
- Using a cell phone to call family
- Texting a family member
- Having a BAC of .02 or greater
- All of the above (correct)
If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation, he/she _____.
If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation, he/she _____.
must restart the 9-month waiting period to be eligible for a provisional license.
During the first 5 months of the provisional period, provisional license holders under the age of 18 must not have passengers under the age of 18, unless accompanied by _____.
During the first 5 months of the provisional period, provisional license holders under the age of 18 must not have passengers under the age of 18, unless accompanied by _____.
Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license, the license _____.
Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license, the license _____.
A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least _____.
A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least _____.
A person who has a Learner's Instructional Permit must drive with a person aged _____ or older.
A person who has a Learner's Instructional Permit must drive with a person aged _____ or older.
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, you must bring a _____.
When going to the MVA to take your skills test, you must bring a _____.
To obtain a provisional license in Maryland, a new driver must _____.
To obtain a provisional license in Maryland, a new driver must _____.
Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal?
Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal?
A yield sign means that a driver should _____.
A yield sign means that a driver should _____.
Which type of line is used to mark the right edge of a road?
Which type of 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?
The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to _____.
The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to _____.
A flashing red light at an intersection means a driver must _____.
A flashing red light at an intersection means a driver must _____.
The purpose of traffic signs is _____.
The purpose of traffic signs is _____.
What type of sign indicates merging traffic?
What type of sign indicates merging traffic?
What type of sign indicates rocks falling?
What type of sign indicates rocks falling?
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 law, who must wear a seat belt?
According to Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt?
What is a parking brake used for?
What is a parking brake used for?
What does the gas tank indicator light signify?
What does the gas tank indicator light signify?
What does the oil pressure light when lit indicate?
What does the oil pressure light when lit indicate?
What does the electrical system light signify?
What does the electrical system light signify?
Why can coolant leaks be dangerous?
Why can coolant leaks be dangerous?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
Seat belts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause less injuries than if a driver was not belted.
Seat belts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause less injuries than if a driver was not belted.
S.E.E. stands for _____.
S.E.E. stands for _____.
The ACC setting on an ignition switch allows a driver to _____.
The ACC setting on an ignition switch allows a driver to _____.
A driver should use S.E.E. _____.
A driver should use S.E.E. _____.
How much following distance should you maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you?
How much following distance should you maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you?
When starting a vehicle with automatic transmission, in most cases the gear selector should be in ____.
When starting a vehicle with automatic transmission, in most cases the gear selector should be in ____.
When starting a vehicle, a driver should have _____.
When starting a vehicle, a driver should have _____.
When searching, a driver should look _____.
When searching, a driver should look _____.
What is the most important and safest thing a driver should do just before driving away?
What is the most important and safest thing a driver should do just before driving away?
Idling gas-powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is necessary.
Idling gas-powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is necessary.
Before driving a vehicle in reverse, a driver should check all ____.
Before driving a vehicle in reverse, a driver should check all ____.
When do you have to stop for a school bus?
When do you 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 must a driver stop?
In a school zone, when must a driver stop?
When stopping at a stop sign where there is no crosswalk or stop line, a driver should stop his/her vehicle _____.
When stopping at a stop sign where there is no crosswalk or stop line, a driver should stop his/her vehicle _____.
When approaching a roundabout, a driver must ____.
When approaching a roundabout, a driver must ____.
What should a driver do when he/she gets to a speed bump?
What should a driver do when he/she gets to 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 you do if you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road ahead, and it is adjacent to the lane you are traveling in?
What must you do if you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road ahead, and it is adjacent to the lane you are traveling in?
Dangerous elements of mixed-use roads are ____.
Dangerous elements of mixed-use roads are ____.
According to the Maryland Driver manual, pedestrians have the right of way at ____.
According to the Maryland Driver manual, pedestrians have the right of way at ____.
Distracted pedestrians are a problem that is growing more serious annually.
Distracted pedestrians are a problem that is growing more serious annually.
At 40 MPH, what percentage of pedestrians survive an impact with a vehicle?
At 40 MPH, what percentage of pedestrians survive an impact with a vehicle?
This sign indicates you are ____.
This sign indicates you are ____.
If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red, the driver may _____.
If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red, the driver may _____.
What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane?
What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane?
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection with 4-way stop signs, which driver must yield?
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection with 4-way stop signs, which driver must yield?
A driver may pass another vehicle on a two-lane road if ____.
A driver may pass another vehicle on a two-lane road if ____.
Which of these is used for both entering and exiting a highway?
Which of these is used for both entering and exiting a highway?
Which of these is good advice when driving on the same road as a motorcycle?
Which of these is good advice when driving on the same road as a motorcycle?
Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or buses every year.
Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or buses every year.
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 ____.
Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries.
Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries.
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 are usually ____.
Speed limits through work zones are usually ____.
If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you, you should ____.
If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you, you should ____.
If your accelerator fails, into which gear should you shift?
If your accelerator fails, into which gear should you shift?
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?
What should you do if you have a tire blow-out?
What should you do if you have a tire blow-out?
When driving in fog, you should ____.
When driving in fog, you should ____.
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 or icy roads, which adjustment should a driver make?
When traveling on snowy or icy roads, which adjustment should a driver make?
If you are convicted of a traffic offense while holding a provisional license, ____.
If you are convicted of a traffic offense while holding a provisional license, ____.
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 and fails to stop it is called a ____.
Any time a driver hits anything and fails to stop it is called a ____.
According to Maryland vehicle law, open containers are ____.
According to Maryland vehicle law, open containers are ____.
As a driver under the age of 21, your maximum legal BAC is ____.
As a driver under the age of 21, your maximum legal BAC is ____.
Implied consent means ____.
Implied consent means ____.
Which groups can sanction you if you are caught drinking and driving?
Which groups can sanction you if you are caught 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?
About how many crashes in the U.S. involve a drowsy driver?
About how many crashes in the U.S. involve a drowsy driver?
According to Maryland vehicle law, for which of these drivers is it illegal to text while driving?
According to Maryland vehicle law, for which of these drivers is it illegal to text while driving?
If a driver consumes alcohol, he/she should ____.
If a driver consumes alcohol, he/she should ____.
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Study Notes
Provisional License Guidelines
- Provisional license holders under 18 cannot drive between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
- New drivers under 18 are prohibited from using cell phones or having a BAC of 0.02 or greater.
- If a learner's permit holder commits a moving violation, they must restart the 9-month waiting period for a provisional license.
Passenger and Supervised Driving Regulations
- During the first 5 months of the provisional period, no passengers under 18 are allowed unless a qualified supervising driver is present or they are direct family members.
- Provisional licenses can be canceled upon written request by a parent/guardian.
Night Driving and Practice Requirements
- New drivers under 25 must complete at least 10 hours of night driving practice.
- 60 hours of practice must be logged for drivers under 25 in the Practice Skills Log.
Skills Test and Vehicle Requirements
- A clean, well-maintained vehicle, along with registration and proof of insurance, is required to take the skills test at the MVA.
- Passing the skills test is necessary to obtain a provisional license.
Traffic Signals and Road Signs
- Traffic signals can be overruled by crossing guards, police officers, and state troopers.
- A yield sign indicates that drivers should give way to other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists.
- A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution.
Safety Regulations and Vehicle Indicators
- A red indicator light on the vehicle's dashboard signals a serious malfunction that requires immediate attention.
- All occupants, including passengers and the driver, must wear seat belts as per Maryland law.
Driving Techniques and Environmental Considerations
- S.E.E. stands for Search, Evaluate, Execute, and should be used consistently when driving.
- Keep a following distance of at least 3-4 seconds from the vehicle in front.
Safe Driving Practices at Intersections
- Stop for school buses when red lights are flashing and no barrier exists.
- At a 4-way stop, the driver on the left must yield if both arrive simultaneously.
Emergency Vehicle Protocols
- When approaching an emergency vehicle, change lanes when safe, or slow down if lane change is not possible.
Impaired Driving Regulations
- Under 21, the legal limit for BAC is less than 0.02; open containers of alcohol in vehicles are restricted.
- Alcohol-related charges remain on a driving record indefinitely.
Handling Road Emergencies
- In the event of an accelerator failure, shift to neutral; do not touch the brake if the engine fails.
- If experiencing a tire blowout, firmly grip the steering wheel to maintain control.
Drowsy Driving and Distractions
- Around 300,000 crashes annually in the U.S. are attributed to drowsy driving.
- Avoid using any drugs that could impair driving abilities.
Final Considerations
- Familiarize with the driver laws regarding texting and drinking, as violations can lead to sanctions from the court system and the MVA.
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