Maryland DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: A breathalyzer car lock that prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected

If you are caught drinking and driving, you will have to install a breathalyzer car lock (ignition interlock) that prevents you from starting the vehicle if alcohol is detected.

Correct answer: Learner’s Instructional Permit, Provisional License, then Driver’s License

The Graduated Licensing System (GLS) starts with a Learner’s Instructional Permit, moves to a Provisional License, and finishes with a full Driver’s License. It applies to people of all ages who have never held a driver’s license.

Correct answer: "Park"

Place the vehicle in "park" if it has an automatic transmission (or in gear if it has a manual transmission) when you park, along with setting the parking brake.

Correct answer: Immediately call the police

If you hit and injure a domestic animal with your vehicle, you must immediately call the police. Dogs, cats, horses, and cows are examples of domestic animals.

Correct answer: Stop for the pedestrian, whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked

When there is no traffic signal, you must stop for pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Most intersections have a crosswalk even if it is not painted on the pavement.

Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of your lane

Do not stare into the headlights of oncoming traffic. Instead, look at the road ahead or slightly to the right of your lane, using the right edge of your lane or the road as a guide.

Correct answer: Six times more likely

Motorcyclists have the same rights and privileges as any other driver, but a motorcyclist is six times more likely than a car driver to be hurt in a crash. Motorcycles are smaller, so it is harder to judge their speed and distance.

Correct answer: You must never drive in that lane

Lane-use signals control reversible lanes. You must never drive in a lane under a red "X." A green arrow means you may use the lane, and a steady yellow "X" means move out of the lane as soon as you safely can.

Correct answer: Be aware of existing and potential hazards

Maryland Vehicle Law requires you to drive at a reasonable speed and be aware of existing and potential hazards. You must recognize adverse conditions and adjust your speed to them.

Correct answer: Before you get to the turn, to let other drivers know what you plan to do

Switch on your turn signal before you get to the turn so other drivers know what you plan to do. Plan your turn before reaching the turning point and adjust your speed for the turn.

Correct answer: None — it is against the law for you to drink any alcohol

If you are not yet 21 years old, it is against the law for you to drink any alcohol. If law enforcement stops you and you have been drinking, your license will be suspended or revoked.

Correct answer: 15 years and 9 months old

Applicants younger than 25 must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to get a Learner’s Instructional Permit. If under 18, a parent or legal guardian must co-sign the application.

Correct answer: Check your mirrors and traffic

Check your mirrors and traffic before opening the door. Then shut the door as soon as you can after getting out so it is not struck by passing traffic.

Correct answer: Move quickly away from the road and get behind an embankment, barrier, or guard-rail

If it is not safe to remain in your vehicle, pick the safest time to get out, do not stand near the vehicle, get behind an embankment, traffic barrier, or guard-rail, move to higher ground if possible, and face oncoming traffic.

Correct answer: Pass that stopped vehicle

You may not pass any vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. That vehicle may be stopped for a pedestrian you cannot see, and passing could put the pedestrian in danger.

Correct answer: Low beam headlights only (plus fog lights if you have them)

Use low beam headlights only in fog, plus fog lights if your vehicle has them. High beams reflect off the fog and make it even harder to see.

Correct answer: An oncoming motorcycle

Yield the right-of-way to an oncoming motorcycle when turning left. If you fail to yield, you could receive a citation with significant penalties and cause serious injury — drivers are at fault in over half of car crashes with motorcycles.

Correct answer: Stop — you must come to a complete stop

The octagonal (eight-sided) shape always means stop, and the stop sign is the only eight-sided sign you will see on the road. You must come to a complete stop.

Correct answer: Shopping centers, parking lots, and downtown areas

You should reduce speed in shopping centers, parking lots, and downtown areas — along with heavy traffic, slippery roads, sharp curves or hills, narrow bridges and tunnels, toll plazas, and school or residential areas.

Correct answer: In front, behind, and to both sides of your vehicle

Before turning, look in front, behind, and to both sides of your vehicle to make sure it is safe to turn. Also watch for signs and signals that say when you can turn.

Correct answer: License suspension or revocation, plus a possible charge of violating the alcohol restriction

If you are under 21 and have been drinking when law enforcement stops you, your license will be suspended or revoked, and you could also be charged with violating the alcohol restriction on your license.

Correct answer: At least 60 hours, with at least 10 of them at night

Applicants under 25 must complete the Maryland Driver Education Program and practice driving at least 60 hours with a supervising driver, with at least 10 of those hours occurring at night (30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise).

Correct answer: Shut the door as soon as you can

Shut the door as soon as you can after getting out. An open door can be struck by passing traffic or force other vehicles to swerve around it.

Correct answer: In plain view — on the steering wheel is best

During a traffic stop, stay in your vehicle with your seat belt fastened and keep your hands in plain view — on the steering wheel is best. Do not make movements that could make the officer think you are hiding or reaching for something.

Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrians

You must yield to pedestrians when turning on a green signal. You must also yield to pedestrians when turning on red after you have stopped.