Maryland Driving Regulations and Safety

What is the minimum age to obtain a learner’s permit in Maryland?

• 14
• 15
• 15 years, 9 months
• 16

How many hours of supervised driving must a new driver complete?

• 20
• 40
• 60
• 80

How long must a new driver hold a learner’s permit before taking the skills test?

• 3 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months

The penalty for not wearing a seat belt includes:

• A fine
• Points on license
• Both a fine and points
• Only a warning

What is Maryland’s Move Over law?

• Always move left on a highway
• Move to another lane OR slow down when approaching stopped emergency/service/tow vehicles
• Stop completely whenever you see flashing lights
• Pull into the median

What does Maryland’s Graduated Licensing System do?

• Allows skipping the learner’s permit
• Gives full privileges immediately after the knowledge test
• Starts drivers with limited privileges that increase over time
• Eliminates road tests

When are you required to carry your driver’s license?

• Only during daytime driving
• Only when asked by police
• At all times when driving
• Only on highways

During the first 5 months, a provisional license holder under 18 may transport:

• No passengers under 18
• 1 passenger under 18 who is not immediate family
• 2 passengers under 18
• Unlimited passengers

Headlights are required:

• Between sunset and sunrise only
• Only when raining
• Between sunset and sunrise AND any time visibility is under 500 feet or during rain/fog/snow
• Only on highways at night

Maryland’s implied consent law means drivers:

• Must consent to alcohol/drug testing when lawfully stopped for suspected DUI/DWI
• Must consent to a vehicle search
• May refuse tests with no consequence
• Must consent to roadside surveys