Maryland MVA Test Maryland MVA Drivers Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maryland, what is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
Maryland requires applicants to be at least 15 years and 9 months old to obtain a learner's permit.
Question 2: When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on an undivided road, you must:
- Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Change lanes and proceed at normal speed
- Honk to alert children before passing
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing
On undivided roads, all traffic must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and may not proceed until the lights stop.
Question 3: Maryland's implied consent law means that by driving on public roads, you have agreed to:
- Pay all traffic fines without contest
- Submit to chemical testing if suspected of DUI (Correct answer)
- Allow police to search your vehicle at any time
- Accept liability for all accidents you cause
Correct answer: Submit to chemical testing if suspected of DUI
Implied consent means drivers automatically consent to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) when suspected of driving under the influence.
Question 4: What does a flashing yellow arrow traffic signal mean?
- Stop and yield to oncoming traffic before turning (Correct answer)
- You may turn without yielding to oncoming traffic
- The signal is about to turn red
- Proceed straight through the intersection only
Correct answer: Stop and yield to oncoming traffic before turning
A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn in that direction but must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Question 5: In Maryland, a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is:
- Subject to a warning only for first offense
- Legally impaired and subject to DUI charges (Correct answer)
- Only restricted from highway driving
- Required to complete a safety course
Correct answer: Legally impaired and subject to DUI charges
A BAC of 0.08% or higher makes a driver legally impaired under Maryland law and subject to DUI criminal charges.
Question 6: When parking on a downhill slope with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
- Straight ahead parallel to the curb
- Away from the curb (toward traffic)
- Toward the curb (right) (Correct answer)
- In whichever direction feels comfortable
Correct answer: Toward the curb (right)
When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into it if brakes fail.
Question 7: Maryland law requires child safety seats for children up to what age?
- Under 6 years old
- Under 7 years old
- Under 8 years old (Correct answer)
- Under 10 years old
Correct answer: Under 8 years old
Maryland requires children under 8 years old to be secured in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat.
Maryland MVA Test Maryland MVA Drivers Knowledge 2
In Maryland, what is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit?