Maryland MVA Drivers Education Flashcards

In Maryland, what should you do when you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens activated?

Answer: Pull over to the right and stop

Drivers must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.

What is the penalty for a first-offense DUI conviction in Maryland?

Answer: Up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 fine

A first DUI conviction in Maryland can result in up to 1 year imprisonment and/or a fine up to $1,000.

In Maryland, a school bus has stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road. What must you do?

Answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing

Drivers on both sides of a two-lane road must stop and remain stopped until the school bus red lights stop flashing.

What is the speed limit in a Maryland school zone unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 20 mph

The default speed limit in a Maryland school zone is 20 mph when children are present.

Maryland's Move Over Law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on the highway?

Answer: Move over one lane or slow to a safe speed

Drivers must move over one lane away from the stopped vehicle or, if unsafe, slow to a cautious speed.

When changing lanes on a Maryland highway, you should:

Answer: Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then change lanes

A safe lane change requires signaling your intent, checking mirrors, and checking blind spots before moving.

In Maryland, what does a solid white line along the edge of the road indicate?

Answer: The right edge of the travel lane

A solid white line marks the right edge of the roadway, separating the travel lane from the shoulder.