Maryland Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Plan not to drive — designate a sober driver

If you plan to drink, plan not to drive. Make a plan to get home safely and designate a sober driver before you go out.

Correct answer: It must have at least a half tank of gas and up-to-date plates, registration, and insurance

The test vehicle must have up-to-date license plates and registration, proof of insurance, be safe to drive with no windshield cracks that affect your vision, and have at least a half tank of gas.

Correct answer: Set it

Set your parking brake whenever you park. This helps keep the vehicle from rolling, no matter what the surface is like.

Correct answer: A driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs

You must always call the police when someone is injured, a vehicle cannot be moved, a driver appears to be under the influence, a driver has no license, a driver tries to leave without giving information, or public property has been damaged.

Correct answer: Yield to drivers already on the road you are entering

You must yield to drivers already on a road you are entering from a driveway or private road. Never assume you automatically have the right-of-way.

Correct answer: Darkness, fog, heavy rain, and snow

Reduced or low visibility means it is harder to see the road and other users. The most common causes are darkness, fog, heavy rain, and snow.

Correct answer: Almost twice as much

Truck and bus drivers need almost twice as much time and room to stop as cars. Do not move in front of a truck too soon after passing — look for both of its headlights in your rear-view mirror first, and do not slow down.

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow signal means you must slow down and proceed with caution. Unlike a flashing red, it does not require you to come to a complete stop.

Correct answer: It takes longer to stop your vehicle and reduces your ability to handle curves

Excessive speed reduces your ability to handle curves and avoid obstacles, takes longer to stop, decreases your ability to recognize and react to hazards, and makes it harder for others to judge your distance.

Correct answer: In the right-hand lane or lanes unless you are passing a vehicle

In areas where you see "stay right" signs, drive in the right-hand lane or lanes unless you are passing a vehicle. Keeping right helps traffic flow smoothly and safely.

Correct answer: The judge can double your fine and jail time

If you are convicted of a drunk or drugged driving offense with a child in your vehicle, the judge can double your fine and jail time.

Correct answer: You must let the MVA know about it

State law requires you to let the MVA know if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive safely. Section 10 of the manual lists the reportable conditions and when to report them.

Correct answer: Place the vehicle in gear

When you park, place the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission, or in "park" if it has an automatic transmission. This helps keep the vehicle from moving.

Correct answer: Leave a note about what happened with your contact information where it can easily be found

If you strike an unattended vehicle or property, stop as close as possible to the scene and try to find the owner. If you cannot, leave a note about what happened with your contact information where the owner can easily find it.

Correct answer: Never assume you automatically have it, and always consider the situation

Although the rules state who should yield in different situations, you should never assume you automatically have the right-of-way. Always consider the situation and circumstances to avoid a crash.

Correct answer: On your left side, never on your right

Yellow pavement markings should never be on your right side — they should always be on your left. Yellow divides traffic going in opposite directions and marks the left edge of the road.

Correct answer: Never cross behind it

Never cross behind a truck that is backing up. Truck drivers do not have a rear-view mirror and may not see you. Hundreds of people are killed or injured each year by ignoring trucks that are backing up.

Correct answer: Stop as you would at a stop sign, then proceed when it is safe

When a traffic signal is not working, stop at the marked stop line (or before the crosswalk or intersection if there is none), yield to vehicles and pedestrians, and remain stopped until it is safe to continue through.

Correct answer: It increases the force and impact, making serious injuries and deaths more likely

Speeding increases the force and impact in a crash, which more likely results in serious injuries and deaths. Speeding is one of the most common causes of vehicle crashes, and it does not meaningfully save time.

Correct answer: In a single lane, without drifting across the lane lines

You should drive your vehicle in a single lane and not drift across lane lines. Staying centered in your lane helps other drivers predict what you will do.