Maryland MVA Test Vehicle Safety and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What should a Maryland driver do if an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching from behind?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

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Speed up to clear the intersection ahead quickly

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Maintain current speed and stay in your lane

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Move to the center lane to give the emergency vehicle more room

Question 2

What is the correct action when a driver's accelerator pedal sticks while the vehicle is moving in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral, apply brakes steadily, and steer to safety

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Turn off the ignition immediately at highway speed

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Pump the accelerator rapidly to free it

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Open the door and jump out if speed is under 20 mph

Question 3

In Maryland, how many seconds ahead should drivers scan the road in urban driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

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5 seconds

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15 seconds

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20 seconds

Question 4

What does Maryland law require drivers to do at the scene of an accident resulting in injury?

Accepted Answer

Stop, render reasonable aid, and report the crash to police

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Leave the scene and report to the nearest police station

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Move vehicles from the road immediately and file a report within 48 hours

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Call 911 only if the injury appears life-threatening

Question 5

In Maryland, when must a driver report a collision to the MVA?

Accepted Answer

When damage exceeds $1,000 or there is any injury

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Any time another vehicle is involved

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Only when someone is killed

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When the other driver is uninsured

Question 6

What is hydroplaning and what should a Maryland driver do to recover?

Accepted Answer

Loss of tire contact with wet road; ease off the gas and avoid hard braking or sharp steering

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Skidding on ice; steer into the skid and brake hard

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Engine flooding in deep water; turn off the engine immediately

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Windshield icing; pull over and clear the windshield