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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 12:00 am and 5:00 am
While driving, a new driver under 18 is prohibited from:
While driving, a new driver under 18 is prohibited from:
If a learner's permit holder commits a moving violation, what happens?
If a learner's permit holder commits a moving violation, what happens?
must restart the 9-month waiting period to receive a provisional license.
During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, what restrictions apply to provisional license holders under the age of 18?
During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, what restrictions apply to provisional license holders under the age of 18?
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Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license, what can they do?
Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license, what can they do?
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A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least ________ hours.
A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least ________ hours.
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What must a person with a Learner's Instructional Permit do?
What must a person with a Learner's Instructional Permit do?
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For drivers under age 25, _____ hours of practice must be recorded in the Practice Skills Log.
For drivers under age 25, _____ hours of practice must be recorded in the Practice Skills Log.
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When going to the MVA to take your skills test, you must bring:
When going to the MVA to take your skills test, you must bring:
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To obtain a provisional license in Maryland, what must a new driver do?
To obtain a provisional license in Maryland, what must a new driver do?
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Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal?
Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal?
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What does a yield sign mean?
What does a yield sign mean?
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Which line is used to mark the right edge of a road?
Which line is used to mark the right edge of a road?
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What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light?
What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light?
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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?
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What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
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What is the purpose of traffic signs?
What is the purpose of traffic signs?
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What type of sign is a yield sign?
What type of sign is a yield sign?
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What is the meaning of a specific sign asking for merging traffic?
What is the meaning of a specific sign asking for merging traffic?
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What type of sign warns of every lane?
What type of sign warns of every lane?
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What does a red indicator light on a dashboard indicate?
What does a red indicator light on a dashboard indicate?
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Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check?
Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check?
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According to Maryland Driver Education, who must wear a seat belt?
According to Maryland Driver Education, who must wear a seat belt?
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What is the purpose of a parking brake?
What is the purpose of a parking brake?
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The symbol on the right indicates ____________ when lit.
The symbol on the right indicates ____________ when lit.
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The symbol on the right indicates __________ when lit.
The symbol on the right indicates __________ when lit.
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The symbol on the right when lit indicates what?
The symbol on the right when lit indicates what?
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Coolant leaks can be dangerous:
Coolant leaks can be dangerous:
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror Settings?
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Which of the following is true?
Which of the following is true?
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What does S.E.E. stand for?
What does S.E.E. stand for?
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What does the ACC setting on an ignition switch mean?
What does the ACC setting on an ignition switch mean?
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A driver should use S.E.E.
A driver should use S.E.E.
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A driver should be ______________ seconds from the vehicle in front of him/her.
A driver should be ______________ seconds from the vehicle in front of him/her.
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When starting a vehicle, the gear selector should be in:
When starting a vehicle, the gear selector should be in:
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When starting a vehicle, a driver should have:
When starting a vehicle, a driver should have:
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When searching, a driver should look:
When searching, a driver should look:
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What is the most important and safest thing a driver can do before starting his/her car?
What is the most important and safest thing a driver can do before starting his/her car?
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Idling gas-powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is:
Idling gas-powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is:
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The best way to reverse a vehicle when turning is to:
The best way to reverse a vehicle when turning is to:
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When does a driver have to stop for a school bus?
When does a driver have to stop for a school bus?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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In a school zone, when must a driver stop?
In a school zone, when must a driver stop?
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When a driver gets to a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, when should they stop?
When a driver gets to a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, when should they stop?
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When does a driver need to signal in a single lane roundabout?
When does a driver need to signal in a single lane roundabout?
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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?
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When must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian?
When must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian?
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What makes a left turn across traffic dangerous?
What makes a left turn across traffic dangerous?
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What must a driver do if he/she sees an emergency vehicle on the side of the road next to his/her lane of travel 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 next to his/her lane of travel with lights flashing and/or sirens on?
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Dangerous elements of mixed-use roads are:
Dangerous elements of mixed-use roads are:
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According to the Maryland Driver Manual, pedestrians have the right of way:
According to the Maryland Driver Manual, pedestrians have the right of way:
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Distracted pedestrians are:
Distracted pedestrians are:
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At 40 mph, ___________ of pedestrians survive impact with a vehicle.
At 40 mph, ___________ of pedestrians survive impact with a vehicle.
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What does the sign indicate?
What does the sign indicate?
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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?
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What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane?
What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane?
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If two vehicles arrive at an intersection, which driver must yield?
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection, which driver must yield?
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A driver may pass if:
A driver may pass if:
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What is a weaver lane?
What is a weaver lane?
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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?
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Which of the following are true about large trucks and buses?
Which of the following are true about large trucks and buses?
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What are 'No Zones'?
What are 'No Zones'?
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Which of the following is true about driving over bridges?
Which of the following is true about driving over bridges?
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When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane a driver should:
When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane a driver should:
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Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways?
Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways?
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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?
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Speed limits through work zones:
Speed limits through work zones:
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If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, what should a driver do?
If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, what should a driver do?
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If your accelerator fails, which gear should you shift?
If your accelerator fails, which gear should you shift?
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If you cause damage to an unattended vehicle, what should you do?
If you cause damage to an unattended vehicle, what should you do?
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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?
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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?
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When driving in fog, you should:
When driving in fog, you should:
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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:
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When traveling on snowy roads, what adjustment should a driver make?
When traveling on snowy roads, what adjustment should a driver make?
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If you are convicted of a traffic offense with a Provisional License, what happens?
If you are convicted of a traffic offense with a Provisional License, what happens?
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If you have unexpectedly driven off the road and want to return to it, what should you do?
If you have unexpectedly driven off the road and want to return to it, what should you do?
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Any time a driver that hits anything, person, property, or even a pet, and fails to stop is called a:
Any time a driver that hits anything, person, property, or even a pet, and fails to stop is called a:
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According to MD vehicle law, open containers are:
According to MD vehicle law, open containers are:
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As a driver under the age of 21, what is the maximum legal BAC (zero tolerance)?
As a driver under the age of 21, what is the maximum legal BAC (zero tolerance)?
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What does implied consent mean?
What does implied consent mean?
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Which groups can sanction a driver if he/she is caught drinking and driving?
Which groups can sanction a driver if he/she is caught drinking and driving?
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What is the legal definition of aggressive driving?
What is the legal definition of aggressive driving?
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To avoid driving impaired, a driver should not use:
To avoid driving impaired, a driver should not use:
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How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driver's record?
How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driver's record?
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A driver can be cited for drowsy driving:
A driver can be cited for drowsy driving:
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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.
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According to MD driver education curriculum, if a driver consumes alcohol, what should they do?
According to MD driver education curriculum, if a driver consumes alcohol, what should they do?
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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 permission.
- New drivers under 18 are prohibited from engaging in all listed activities while driving.
- If a learner's permit holder commits a moving violation, they must restart the 9-month waiting period for a provisional license.
- For the first 5 months (151 days) of provisional driving, passengers under 18 are not allowed unless with a qualified supervising driver or are direct family members.
Licensing and Testing Requirements
- A parent or guardian can cancel a provisional license upon written request.
- New drivers under 25 must accumulate at least 10 hours of night driving practice.
- A learner's permit holder must drive with someone who is at least 21 years old and has held their license for at least 3 years.
- A total of 60 hours of practice must be recorded in the Practice Skills Log for drivers under 25.
- To obtain a provisional license, a new driver must successfully complete both a closed course and an open road skills test.
Traffic Signals and Road Signs
- A yield sign indicates a requirement to give way to other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.
- The right edge of a road is marked by a solid white line.
- At a flashing yellow light, drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.
- Diamond-shaped yellow signs warn drivers of potential hazards ahead.
- A flashing red light at an intersection instructs drivers to come to a complete stop and proceed when clear.
Safe Driving Practices
- Traffic signs serve to regulate, warn, and guide drivers.
- All passengers and the driver must wear seat belts, regardless of age or vehicle position.
- Conducting a pre-entry check is important for safety.
- A driver should maintain at least a 3-4 second following distance from the vehicle ahead.
- Before starting a vehicle, one foot should be on the brake and the other on the "dead pedal."
Collision and Emergency Protocols
- In the case of engine failure, drivers should not touch the brake.
- A tire blowout requires a firm grip on the steering wheel to maintain control.
- If approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, move to the edge of the road and allow it to pass.
- A hit and run refers to any incident where a driver fails to stop after hitting something or someone.
Alcohol and Driving Regulations
- Open containers, indicating any alcoholic beverage not in its original packaging, are illegal in Maryland.
- The maximum legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers under 21 is less than 0.02.
- Implied consent implies that drivers agree to alcohol and drug testing, facing harsher penalties for refusal.
- Drowsy driving is not a citable offense under Maryland law.
Additional Regulations
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians at all times.
- Speed limits are often reduced in work zones to enhance worker safety.
- Drivers should reduce speed in snowy conditions to maintain traction.
- The condition known as hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle rides on water, leading to loss of control.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from the SP Driving Academy. Each card covers essential information about driving laws and regulations for provisional license holders under 18. Improve your understanding of driving restrictions and requirements to ensure safety on the road.