Maryland MVA Test Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. How far from an intersection must you not park in Maryland? → 25 feet
2. When did Maryland start issuing driver's licenses and ID cards with the current design? → June 2016
3. What must Maryland drivers do when their vehicle becomes disabled on a highway? → Move the vehicle off the roadway if possible and use hazard lights and warning devices
4. What is the primary agency responsible for issuing driver's licenses and vehicle registrations in Maryland? → Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA)
5. A sign with a rectangular shape is: → Speed limit sign
6. What is 'double parking'? → Parking alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb
7. In Maryland, it is against the law to leave a gas-powered car idling after starting it and before moving away. → Yes
8. What is riskier and more challenging for drivers than nighttime driving? → Driving at night
9. What name should be selected in E-Verify for a Maryland document called a Driver License, Learner's Permit, or Commercial Driver License? → Driver's license
10. A provisional license must be obtained in Maryland, whenever a signal or crossing guard commands it? → No
11. If you drink and drive, you should be aware that alcohol has several effects, starting with: → Your judgment
12. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers age 21 and over in Maryland? → 0.08%
13. What should a Maryland driver do if their brakes suddenly fail while driving? → Pump the brakes rapidly, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually
14. What type of document should be selected for a Maryland document called an Identification Card in E-Verify? → ID card
15. Road Conditions: When are roads the most slippery? → When it first starts to rain
16. A sign showing a white horizontal arrow inside a black rectangle means what? → One-way traffic in the arrow direction
17. When can non-commercial drivers who are turning 21 renew their driver's licenses? → 7 days before they turn 21
18. What can veterans add to their Maryland driver's license? → A veteran designation
19. What does a green arrow displayed alongside a red traffic light in Maryland mean? → You may turn in the arrow direction if the path is clear
20. What does Maryland's 'implied consent' law mean? → By driving on Maryland roads you consent to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI
21. This sign indicates: → No right turn
22. What does a white curb typically indicate? → Passenger loading and unloading only for a brief period
23. If you are traveling more slowly than the other cars on a highway with two or more lanes in your direction, you should → stay in the right lane
24. Trucks: Which parts of a truck or other large vehicle fall within the "NO ZONE"? → -Weight -Body fat -Food -Tiredness -Medication
25. In Maryland, how far in advance must you signal before making a turn? → 200 feet
26. Lack of coolant can cause your engine to overheat and damage to your radiator. Leaking coolant is attractive to and toxic to animals. → Yes
27. What does Maryland require a driver to do when vision is obstructed by snow or ice on the vehicle? → Clear all snow and ice from windows, lights, and mirrors before driving
28. This warning indicates: → There is a steep hill ahead
29. What happens to a Maryland driver's license if they refuse a roadside chemical test after a DUI arrest? → A 120-day suspension for a first refusal
30. Following a train's passage, you ought to: → Check again for approaching trains and proceed with caution