Maryland DMV Practice Test 17

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Maryland Practice Test 17

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What are some characteristics of large trucks that drivers should be aware of?

have high-tech air brakes which allow them to stop quickly.

are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

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What should drivers do to reduce the chances of colliding with an animal?

Look well down the road and far off to each side.

Scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals.

All of the above.

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What should you do when turning left in relation to oncoming traffic?

must yield to

must interrupt

must not yield to

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What should you do if the vehicle you are driving begins to skid?

turn off the ignition.

brake lightly.

stay off the brakes.

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What is the only effective way to reduce your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

Eating before or while you drink.

Not drinking over a period of time.

Drinking coffee.

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What should you do before changing lanes?

check your left mirror.

keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.

check behind you by looking quickly over your left shoulder.

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Where should you look to check for vehicles in your blind spots?

in your side mirrors.

over your shoulders.

in your outside rearview mirror.

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Which of the following signs features a red background?

Stop.

Do not enter.

All of the above.

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What should you do if you see a "lane closed ahead" sign?

make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.

speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.

merge into the correct lane when it is safe.

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What do pentagonal signs indicate?

4o mini

no passing zones.

possible hazards on roadways.

school crossings.

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When are drivers not allowed to pass a vehicle on the left?

they can not safely return to the right lane before the center line changes from a broken line to a solid one.

they approach the top of a hill on a two-way road and cannot see over it.

All of the above.

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When is it safe to return to your lane after passing a vehicle?

the driver you passed slows down to let you return to your lane.

you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.

you are at least 100 feet ahead of the vehicle you passed.

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What should you do if you encounter an aggressive driver?

show them how to drive defensively.

speed up.

get out of their way.

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What should you do to avoid glare from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

don't look directly into the oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane.

stay focused on the center line on the road.

flash your high beams.

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What should you do first if a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard?

Swerve into the lane next to you.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly.

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What should drivers do when parking on a public road?

move as far away from traffic as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

All of the above.

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What do arrows on the roadway indicate?

indicate reserved lanes.

indicate HOV lanes.

show which lanes you must use.

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What actions are required to drive defensively?

avoid scanning the road ahead.

keep one hand on the steering wheel.

keep your eyes moving.

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Get ready to ace your Maryland DMV Practice Test and secure your learner’s permit or driver’s license. In Maryland, every driver must have a valid license or learner’s permit to drive on public roads. To get your license, you’ll need to pass a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test.

Maryland DMV Practice Test 17

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