Maryland MVA Test Vehicle Safety and Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What should a Maryland driver do if their brakes suddenly fail while driving?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brakes rapidly, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually

Answer

Immediately turn off the engine

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Swerve onto the shoulder at full speed

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Open the car door to slow the vehicle

Question 2

In Maryland, what is required regarding seat belts for all occupants in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

All occupants in all seating positions must be buckled

Answer

Only the driver and front-seat passengers must wear seat belts

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Children under 8 must be buckled; others are optional

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Seat belts are required only on highways

Question 3

What should a driver do if a tire blows out at highway speed in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight while gradually slowing

Answer

Brake hard immediately and steer to the shoulder

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Accelerate briefly to stabilize the vehicle then brake

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Turn the steering wheel sharply to compensate for the pull

Question 4

Under Maryland law, when must child passengers use a child safety seat?

Accepted Answer

Until age 8 or 65 pounds, whichever comes last

Answer

Until age 6 or 60 pounds

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Until age 7 regardless of weight

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Only infants under 12 months must use a safety seat

Question 5

What must Maryland drivers do when their vehicle becomes disabled on a highway?

Accepted Answer

Move the vehicle off the roadway if possible and use hazard lights and warning devices

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Stay in the vehicle and call for help without any warning signals

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Stay in the left lane with hazard lights activated

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Remain in the vehicle and wait for police regardless of location

Question 6

In Maryland, when are studded snow tires legally permitted on motor vehicles?

Accepted Answer

October 15 through April 15 only

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Year-round on all roads

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November 1 through March 31 only

Answer

Only on unpaved roads