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Maryland DMV driver's license practice test 3

This Maryland driver's license test has 25 questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings (5), Section 3: Basic Driving (4), and Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions (4). You begin with: "You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do?" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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Questions
25
Passing score
88% (22 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
3
Official handbook
Maryland Driver's Manual

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Maryland Driver's Manual.

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  1. Question 1: You hit a parked car and can't find the owner. What must you do?

    • A. Wait there until the owner returns
    • B. Leave a note with your contact information
    • C. Drive off, since no one was hurt in the crash

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

  2. Question 2: What are mile marker signs for?

    • A. Showing how far you are from the state line
    • B. Showing how many miles it is to the next rest area
    • C. Telling others your location if you need help

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings

  3. Question 3: How far from an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?

    • A. At least 500 feet
    • B. At least 1,000 feet
    • C. At least 300 feet

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions

  4. Question 4: How often are mile markers placed on interstate highways?

    • A. Every tenth of a mile
    • B. Every five miles
    • C. Every mile

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings

  5. Question 5: Which is a danger sign of drowsy driving?

    • A. Not remembering the last few miles
    • B. Holding a steady speed
    • C. Checking your mirrors every few seconds

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

  6. Question 6: When may you pass another vehicle using the shoulder?

    • A. When the car ahead is turning left
    • B. On the right shoulder if it's paved
    • C. Never, on either side

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 3: Basic Driving

  7. Question 7: A permit holder of any age is convicted of a moving violation. How long must they then hold the permit?

    • A. At least 45 days after the most recent conviction
    • B. At least 18 months after the most recent conviction
    • C. At least 9 months after the most recent conviction

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process

  8. Question 8: What continuous field of vision does the vision screening require?

    • A. At least 140 degrees
    • B. At least 90 degrees
    • C. At least 110 degrees

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 1: Driving Tests Requirements

  9. Question 9: Where should children under 13 ride?

    • A. In the front seat with the air bag on
    • B. Buckled up in a rear seat
    • C. Anywhere, if they wear a seat belt

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 10: Other Important Information

  10. Question 10: What do double broken yellow lines mark?

    • A. A zone where no passing is allowed
    • B. The edges of reversible lanes
    • C. A lane that is only for bicycles

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings

  11. Question 11: You and another driver reach an intersection at the same time. Who should go first?

    • A. The driver on the left
    • B. The driver on the right
    • C. The driver going faster

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 3: Basic Driving

  12. Question 12: Where are you NOT allowed to pass?

    • A. Where the solid yellow line is on your side
    • B. On any road with a broken white line
    • C. Where the broken yellow line is on your side

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 3: Basic Driving

  13. Question 13: A truck ahead of you is backing up. What should you do?

    • A. Cross quickly behind it
    • B. Honk and then cross behind
    • C. Never cross behind it

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 7: Sharing the Road

  14. Question 14: What is distracted driving?

    • A. Driving while you feel tired, sleepy, or drowsy
    • B. Taking your eyes, hands, or mind off driving
    • C. Driving faster than the posted speed limit

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

  15. Question 15: Maryland law requires headlights when you use which other device in bad weather?

    • A. Your windshield wipers
    • B. Your rear window defroster
    • C. Your emergency flashers

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions

  16. Question 16: What does the manual call searching ahead and being ready to change speed or lanes?

    • A. Distracted driving
    • B. Defensive driving
    • C. Aggressive driving

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 3: Basic Driving

  17. Question 17: How long must a permit holder under 18 go without a violation before a provisional license?

    • A. At least 45 days
    • B. At least 3 months
    • C. At least 9 months

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process

  18. Question 18: What does a vertical rectangular sign usually tell you?

    • A. Warnings about curves or hills ahead
    • B. Directions and distances to nearby towns
    • C. Instructions or rules of the road

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings

  19. Question 19: Which bicyclists are most likely to change direction without warning?

    • A. Experienced bicyclists
    • B. Bicyclists riding in groups
    • C. Young bicyclists

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 7: Sharing the Road

  20. Question 20: A 30-year-old first-time driver has no violations. How long must they hold the permit before a provisional license?

    • A. At least 3 months
    • B. At least 45 days
    • C. At least 9 months

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process

  21. Question 21: Which color is used for recreation and cultural interest areas?

    • A. Brown
    • B. Blue
    • C. Green

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings

  22. Question 22: In fog, you see taillights ahead. What should you do?

    • A. Slow down even more
    • B. Follow the taillights closely
    • C. Switch to high beams to see them

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions

  23. Question 23: In a multi-lane traffic circle, when should you move to the outside lane to exit?

    • A. After you pass the exit before yours
    • B. Right at your exit, without signaling
    • C. As soon as you enter the circle

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions

  24. Question 24: The school bus is stopped on the other side of a road divided by a physical barrier. What do you do?

    • A. You don't need to stop
    • B. Stop 20 feet away
    • C. Slow down and stop if children are out

    Source:Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 7: Sharing the Road

  25. Question 25: After a moving violation on a provisional license, what restarts?

    • A. The learner's permit holding period
    • B. The 18-month conviction-free period
    • C. The 60 practice hours

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

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