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 driving in fog in Maryland, which lights should you use? → Low beams or fog lights
3. In Maryland, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park? → 15 feet
4. When did Maryland start issuing driver's licenses and ID cards with the current design? → June 2016
5. When parking on a hill in Maryland with a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels if facing downhill? → Toward the curb (to the right)
6. 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
7. What does it mean when the center lane has a yellow line on each side with arrows pointing both ways? → It is a two-way left turn lane shared by traffic in both directions
8. 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)
9. A sign with a rectangular shape is: → Speed limit sign
10. What is 'double parking'? → Parking alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb
11. In Maryland, it is against the law to leave a gas-powered car idling after starting it and before moving away. → Yes
12. What is riskier and more challenging for drivers than nighttime driving? → Driving at night
13. 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
14. Which document is typically required to prove your legal name change when updating a Maryland driver's license after marriage? → A marriage certificate
15. In Maryland, when a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, drivers should treat it as: → A four-way stop
16. A provisional license must be obtained in Maryland, whenever a signal or crossing guard commands it? → No
17. If you drink and drive, you should be aware that alcohol has several effects, starting with: → Your judgment
18. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers age 21 and over in Maryland? → 0.08%
19. What should a Maryland driver do if their brakes suddenly fail while driving? → Pump the brakes rapidly, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually
20. What type of document should be selected for a Maryland document called an Identification Card in E-Verify? → ID card
21. Road Conditions: When are roads the most slippery? → When it first starts to rain
22. When can a Maryland provisional driver's license holder drive between midnight and 5 a.m. without restrictions? → When accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian
23. When driving with a learner's permit in Maryland, where must the supervising driver be seated? → In the front passenger seat
24. What does a flashing yellow arrow traffic signal mean? → Stop and yield to oncoming traffic before turning
25. In Maryland, what does a flashing yellow traffic light mean? → Yield and proceed with caution
26. A sign showing a white horizontal arrow inside a black rectangle means what? → One-way traffic in the arrow direction
27. When can non-commercial drivers who are turning 21 renew their driver's licenses? → 7 days before they turn 21
28. What can veterans add to their Maryland driver's license? → A veteran designation
29. 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
30. In Maryland, when must headlights be turned on? → From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet