Maryland MVA Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Influenza

Any medical condition that might impair a driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle must be reported to the MVA Driver Wellness & Safety Division.

Source: A. Reportable Medical Conditions, Section 10: Other Important Information, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are correct.

A Maryland driver's license will be canceled if it is found that the driver was not actually eligible for it or is no longer eligible for it.

Source: C. Obtaining a False or Forged Identification Card, Driver's License or Learner's Instructional Permit, Section 9: Other Restrictions, Violations, and Penalties, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is notify the police immediately.

If you strike and injure a domestic animal, you are legally required to notify the police as soon as possible.

Source: A. Crashes, Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is the side, rear, and front No-Zones.

Large commercial vehicles such as trucks have big blind spots called No-Zones. No-Zones exist on the sides, front, and rear of the vehicle. It is impossible to completely avoid a truck's blind spots. However, do not stay in a No-Zone any longer than needed to safely pass a heavy truck.

Not quite. The answer is Transporting a child

If you are convicted of drunk or drugged driving while transporting a minor, the court may double your penalties.

Source: Transporting Children, Section 6: Dangerous Driving Behaviors, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is have a designated driver drive your vehicle.

You must assign a designated driver to drive your vehicle. The designated driver is responsible for the safe transportation of friends or family members who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

In Maryland, using prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or illegal drugs while driving can result in criminal penalties.

Source: Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) – Illegal and Prescription Drugs, Section 6: Dangerous Driving Behaviors, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Many medical conditions must be reported to the MVA. Although these conditions may not prevent you from operating a motor vehicle, the MVA's Driver Wellness & Safety Division or the MVA Medical Advisory Board may impose certain restrictions or require further medical documentation.

Source: A. Reportable Medical Conditions, Section 10: Other Important Information, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Time

Only time can remove alcohol from one's bloodstream. People mistakenly believe that coffee and fresh air may mask the effects of being drunk, such as drowsiness and slowed reactions, but they will not change the fact that you would be driving under the influence until enough time has passed after drinking.

Not quite. The answer is 5 months

In Maryland, during the first five months that a driver holds a provisional license, he or she may not transport any unrelated passengers under the age of 18 unless he or she is supervised by a licensed adult driver.

Source: A. Restrictions, Section 9: Other Restrictions, Violations, and Penalties, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

1) After passing a truck or bus, do not cut in front too soon. Truck and bus drivers need nearly twice the time and room to stop as cars do. 2) Trucks and buses have blind spots on both sides. If the truck changes lanes, you could be in trouble. The blind spot on the right side of a tractor-trailer runs the length of the trailer and extends out three lanes. 3) Never cross behind a truck that is backing up. Hundreds of motorists are killed or injured each year by ignoring trucks that are backing up.

Not quite. The answer is 18

An aspiring driver under the age of 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian before he or she can apply for a driver's permit or license.

Source: E. Co-Signer of Minor's Application for a License, Section 2: Licensing Requirements/Process, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield because it is turning left.

Vehicles turning left at an intersection must first yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. Here, Car A must yield to Car B.

Source: B. Right-of-Way, Section III - Basic Driving, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

It is illegal for a minor between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one to be in possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol, attempting to purchase or purchasing alcohol, or having a BAC of 0.02% or greater.

Not quite. The answer is use a cell phone

In Maryland, drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to use cell phones or other mobile devices while driving, not even hands-free devices. The only exception is placing emergency calls.

Source: Cell Phones, C. Distracted Driving, Section 6: Dangerous Driving Behaviors, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Faster reaction time

Marijuana can cause decreased car handling performance; slower reaction times; impaired time, speed, and distance estimation; subjective sleepiness; impaired motor coordination; impaired night vision; and impaired ability to focus.

Not quite. The answer is come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles on the main road.

If you are entering a main road from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must stop and then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. (Note: The Maryland Driver's Manual is unclear about whether you are legally required to stop before yielding. However, MD Code §21-404 states this requirement explicitly.)

Not quite. The answer is Only if the doctor says it won't affect safe driving

Many prescription and over the counter medications can make you drowsy. Only take medications while driving if the doctor informs you they won't affect safe driving ability.

Not quite. The answer is the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.

A triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, which is defined in Maryland as a vehicle whose speed does not exceed 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors, animal-drawn carts, and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Alcohol consumption before or during driving reduces a driver's reflexes, physical control over a vehicle, and awareness of the dangers on the roadway.