MD DMV Study Guide 2026

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📋 MD DMV Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

40 min

Time Limit

88.00%

Passing Score

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📚 MD DMV Topics to Study (63)

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✍️ Sample MD DMV Questions & Answers

1. What is the primary purpose of the 'IPDE' defensive driving process?

✓ To Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute responses to hazards

IPDE stands for Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute, a systematic method for recognizing and responding to hazards.

2. When driving behind a horse-drawn vehicle or a rider on horseback, you should:

✓ Slow down and pass with care, leaving plenty of room

Loud noises can startle horses, so drivers should slow down and pass quietly with a wide margin.

3. How should you interact with school buses that have flashing red lights?

✓ Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted

When a school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm, all traffic in both directions (unless on a divided highway) must stop until the signals are deactivated.

4. What should a buyer verify on the title before completing a private used-car purchase in Maryland?

✓ That the seller's name matches the title, liens are released, and the VIN matches the vehicle

Buyers should confirm the seller is the titled owner, any liens are released, and the VIN on the title matches the vehicle.

5. When driving in fog, you should use your:

✓ Low beam headlights

Low beams aim down at the road, while high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.

6. Can you waive Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Maryland?

✓ Yes, a named insured may sign a written waiver

Maryland allows the first named insured to waive PIP with a written waiver.

🎯 Free MD DMV Practice Tests

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