Maryland Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: It may affect vision, simple movements, and reaction time

Your vision, ability to perform simple movements, and reaction time may be affected with just one drink — increasing the risk of a crash even below the legal limit.

Correct answer: 20/40 in each eye

The vision screening requires binocular vision, visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, and a continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees. If you need glasses or contacts to meet this, you must always wear them when driving.

Correct answer: As close to the curb as possible

When parking along the road, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as possible.

Correct answer: A felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine

Leaving the scene of a crash where someone dies is a felony. You could go to prison for up to 10 years and be fined up to $10,000.

Correct answer: Drivers in the opposing traffic lane coming toward you

When making a left turn you must yield to drivers in the opposing traffic lane — the lane with vehicles coming toward you — as well as to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing your path.

Correct answer: 500 feet

Change to low beams at least 500 feet before reaching vehicles coming toward you so your high beams do not blind the oncoming driver.

Correct answer: The length of a football field

Fully loaded trucks can weigh more than 80,000 pounds and take the length of a football field to stop, while most cars weigh only about 2,000 pounds. Never cut in front of a truck.

Correct answer: The signal is changing to red — stop safely if you can

A steady yellow signal means the light is changing from green to red. It gives you time to stop safely. If you are too close to the intersection to stop safely, carefully continue through it.

Correct answer: The same speed most traffic is moving, up to the maximum speed limit

It is safest to drive at the same speed most traffic is moving, up to the maximum speed limit. Driving slower than other traffic encourages vehicles to constantly pass you, which increases the chance of a crash.

Correct answer: While in an intersection

You should not drift across lane lines or make lane changes when in an intersection. Complete your lane positioning before you reach the intersection.

Correct answer: No — many factors affect how your body digests alcohol

It is very difficult to know your own BAC or how alcohol is affecting you. Your weight, body fat, how long ago you ate and how much, tiredness, mood, and medications all change how alcohol affects your ability to drive.

Correct answer: You must always wear them when you drive, and your license will say so

If you need glasses or contact lenses to meet the vision requirements, you must always wear them when you drive. Your license will carry a restriction stating this.

Correct answer: As far away from traffic as possible

When parking along the road, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible so it does not become a hazard to passing vehicles.

Correct answer: Move your vehicle off the road as close as possible to where the crash occurred

If there are no injuries and your vehicle can move, move it off the road as close as possible to where the crash occurred. Then exchange name, address, phone, license plate, driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance information with the other driver(s).

Correct answer: The drivers already on the highway

You must yield to drivers already on a highway when you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp. Adjust your speed to merge safely into a gap in traffic.

Correct answer: 300 feet or less in front of you

Change to low beams when following a vehicle that is 300 feet or less in front of you, so your high beams do not reflect off its mirrors into the other driver’s eyes.

Correct answer: The truck driver cannot see you

Trucks and buses have blind spots ("no-zones") on both sides. If you cannot see the driver’s face in their side-view mirror, they cannot see you. The right-side blind spot runs the length of the trailer and extends out three lanes.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, yield to other traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when clear

A flashing red signal means come to a complete stop, yield to all other traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when the way is clear. A flashing red signal at a railroad crossing means stop even if you do not see a train.

Correct answer: It encourages other vehicles to constantly pass you, increasing the chance of a crash

Driving at a speed lower than other traffic encourages other vehicles to constantly pass you. Every pass is an opportunity for a collision, so matching the flow of traffic (up to the limit) is safest.

Correct answer: Passing another vehicle going in the same direction

You may move left of center when passing a vehicle going the same direction, when a sign or signal says it is okay, or when something in the way makes it necessary to change your position safely.