Maryland MVA Drivers Education Flashcards

In Maryland, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older before they are considered legally impaired?

Answer: 0.08%

Maryland law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers aged 21 and older.

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, which driver must yield?

Answer: The driver on the left

At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean in Maryland?

Answer: Proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

In Maryland, how far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?

Answer: 15 feet

Maryland law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

What is the minimum following distance recommended at highway speeds in Maryland?

Answer: 3 seconds

Drivers should maintain at least a 3-second following distance at highway speeds to allow adequate stopping time.

Under Maryland's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law, how many supervised driving hours must a provisional licensee complete?

Answer: 50 hours

Maryland requires provisional license holders to complete 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 nighttime hours.

When must Maryland drivers turn on their headlights?

Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is under 1,000 feet

Maryland law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever weather reduces visibility to less than 1,000 feet.