Vehicle Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What is the correct way to handle a skid on a slippery surface in Maryland?

Answer: Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go

To recover from a skid, release the accelerator and steer smoothly toward the desired path of travel without oversteering or braking suddenly.

Under Maryland law, what is required before a vehicle can pass a Maryland state inspection?

Answer: Brakes, lights, steering, tires, and other safety systems must meet minimum safety standards

Maryland safety inspections check brakes, lights, tires, steering, suspension, and other critical systems to ensure vehicles meet minimum roadworthiness standards.

What is the correct following distance to maintain behind a motorcycle in Maryland?

Answer: At least three to four seconds to allow for the motorcycle's quick stopping ability

Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars and are harder to see, so Maryland advises maintaining a three-to-four second following distance behind them.

When must Maryland vehicle owners display a valid registration sticker?

Answer: At all times on the correct location of the vehicle as required by law

Maryland requires valid registration to be displayed on the vehicle at all times; the sticker must be properly affixed in the required location.

What does Maryland require a driver to do when vision is obstructed by snow or ice on the vehicle?

Answer: Clear all snow and ice from windows, lights, and mirrors before driving

Maryland requires drivers to remove all snow, ice, and other obstructions from every window, mirror, and light before operating the vehicle.

In Maryland, what is the legal requirement for headlights when windshield wipers are in use?

Answer: Headlights must be on whenever windshield wipers are in use due to rain, snow, or fog

Maryland law requires headlights to be on whenever windshield wipers are in use because of precipitation, fog, or other conditions reducing visibility.