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WorksheetsMaryland Driving Regulations and Safety
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the minimum age to obtain a learner’s permit in Maryland?
a)
14
b)
15
c)
15 years, 9 months
d)
16
2.
How many hours of supervised driving must a new driver complete?
a)
20
b)
40
c)
60
d)
80
3.
How long must a new driver hold a learner’s permit before taking the skills test?
a)
3 months
b)
6 months
c)
9 months
d)
12 months
4.
The penalty for not wearing a seat belt includes:
a)
A fine
b)
Points on license
c)
Both a fine and points
d)
Only a warning
5.
What is Maryland’s Move Over law?
a)
Always move left on a highway
b)
Move to another lane OR slow down when approaching stopped emergency/service/tow vehicles
c)
Stop completely whenever you see flashing lights
d)
Pull into the median
6.
What does Maryland’s Graduated Licensing System do?
a)
Allows skipping the learner’s permit
b)
Gives full privileges immediately after the knowledge test
c)
Starts drivers with limited privileges that increase over time
d)
Eliminates road tests
7.
When are you required to carry your driver’s license?
a)
Only during daytime driving
b)
Only when asked by police
c)
At all times when driving
d)
Only on highways
8.
During the first 5 months, a provisional license holder under 18 may transport:
a)
No passengers under 18
b)
1 passenger under 18 who is not immediate family
c)
2 passengers under 18
d)
Unlimited passengers
9.
Headlights are required:
a)
Between sunset and sunrise only
b)
Only when raining
c)
Between sunset and sunrise AND any time visibility is under 500 feet or during rain/fog/snow
d)
Only on highways at night
10.
Maryland’s implied consent law means drivers:
a)
Must consent to alcohol/drug testing when lawfully stopped for suspected DUI/DWI
b)
Must consent to a vehicle search
c)
May refuse tests with no consequence
d)
Must consent to roadside surveys
11.
Minimum age to obtain a full driver’s license in Maryland is:
a)
16
b)
17
c)
18
d)
19
12.
New drivers are on license probation for:
a)
6 months
b)
1 year
c)
18 months
d)
2 years
13.
How many points on your driving record typically trigger a license revocation in Maryland?
a)
5
b)
8
c)
12
d)
15
14.
Before getting a provisional license, a learner under 25 must log:
a)
40 hours of supervised driving
b)
60 hours of supervised driving
c)
80 hours of supervised driving
d)
100 hours of supervised driving
15.
You must report a change of address to the MVA within:
a)
10 days
b)
30 days
c)
60 days
d)
90 days
16.
What is a common fine amount for a first offense of not using a seat belt with passengers under 16?
a)
$25
b)
$50
c)
$83
d)
$150
17.
Who must wear seat belts in Maryland?
a)
Driver only
b)
Driver and front-seat passengers
c)
All occupants
d)
Only children under 16
18.
Minimum required liability insurance in Maryland is:
a)
$10,000 per person / $20,000 per accident / $10,000 property damage
b)
$20,000 per person / $40,000 per accident / $10,000 property damage
c)
$30,000 per person / $60,000 per accident / $15,000 property damage
d)
No minimum requirement
19.
Provisional license holders under 18 may not drive between:
a)
11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
b)
12 a.m. and 6 a.m.
c)
10 p.m. and 4 a.m.
d)
9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
20.
You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights:
a)
Only when you are behind it
b)
Only in school zones
c)
On any roadway unless you are on the opposite side of a divided highway
d)
Only if children are visible
21.
A red octagon sign means:
a)
Yield
b)
Stop
c)
Do Not Enter
d)
Wrong Way
22.
A triangular red and white sign means:
a)
Stop
b)
Yield
c)
No Passing
d)
Do Not Enter
23.
A yellow diamond with a deer symbol warns of:
a)
Zoo ahead
b)
Deer crossing
c)
Farm zone
d)
Wildlife prohibited
24.
A circular yellow sign with a black X and 'RR' means:
a)
Dead end
b)
Railroad crossing ahead
c)
Roundabout ahead
d)
No trucks allowed
25.
An orange diamond-shaped sign indicates:
a)
School zone
b)
Construction/work zone ahead
c)
Scenic route
d)
Hospital zone
26.
A pentagon-shaped sign with two people walking indicates:
a)
Playground
b)
School zone / school crossing
c)
Pedestrians prohibited
d)
Trail crossing
27.
A brown road sign indicates:
a)
Construction
b)
Services
c)
Recreation or cultural interest
d)
Regulatory
28.
A solid yellow line on your side of the center means:
a)
Passing allowed
b)
Passing not allowed
c)
Lane ends
d)
HOV lane
29.
A flashing red traffic signal means:
a)
Stop, then proceed when safe
b)
Proceed with caution
c)
No turn on red
d)
Yield only
30.
A flashing yellow traffic signal means:
a)
Stop completely
b)
Proceed with caution
c)
Road closed
d)
Yield then stop
31.
Double solid yellow centerlines mean:
a)
No passing either direction
b)
Two-way left turn lane
c)
Passing allowed both directions
d)
Limited access
32.
Broken white lane lines mean:
a)
No lane changes allowed
b)
Lane changes allowed when safe
c)
Do not cross
d)
Two-way traffic
33.
A rectangular white sign with black letters generally indicates:
a)
Warning
b)
Guide
c)
Regulation (law)
d)
Recreation
34.
A diamond-shaped sign is used for:
a)
Regulatory information
b)
Warning of hazards/conditions
c)
Services
d)
Guide to cities
35.
The typical shape of a 'Do Not Enter' sign is:
a)
Rectangle
b)
Square
c)
Octagon
d)
Triangle
36.
The color of a 'Wrong Way' sign is:
a)
Green and white
b)
Blue and white
c)
Red and white
d)
Yellow and black
37.
A 'No Passing Zone' sign is shaped like a:
a)
Pennant
b)
Circle
c)
Shield
d)
Rectangle
38.
Green signs typically provide:
a)
Directions and distance information
b)
Regulations
c)
Construction warnings
d)
Services
39.
Blue signs typically indicate:
a)
Recreation
b)
Services (e.g., gas, food, lodging)
c)
Regulations
d)
Construction
40.
Fluorescent yellow-green signs are used for:
a)
Recreation
b)
Work zones
c)
School/pedestrian crossings
d)
Speed limits
41.
At a four-way stop, right-of-way goes to:
a)
The largest vehicle
b)
The vehicle that arrives first
c)
The vehicle on the left
d)
The fastest vehicle
42.
When driving in fog, you should use:
a)
High beams
b)
Low beams
c)
Parking lights only
d)
Hazard flashers
43.
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
a)
Brake hard immediately
b)
Ease off the gas and steer straight
c)
Turn sharply
d)
Accelerate through it
44.
To avoid drowsy driving, you should:
a)
Open the windows and blast music
b)
Rest before driving and take breaks
c)
Drink energy drinks only
d)
Lean forward toward the wheel
45.
Hands-free device use is permitted:
a)
For all drivers
b)
Only for drivers 18 and older
c)
For drivers under 18 only
d)
Never
46.
The '3-second rule' refers to:
a)
Time to stop at a stop sign
b)
Minimum following distance in good conditions
c)
Time to wait at green lights
d)
Passing time
47.
When confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
a)
Make eye contact and gesture back
b)
Avoid eye contact, do not engage
c)
Follow them to get the plate
d)
Brake check them
48.
When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels:
a)
Toward the curb
b)
Away from the curb
c)
Straight ahead
d)
It doesn’t matter
49.
When parking downhill with a curb, turn your wheels:
a)
Toward the curb
b)
Away from the curb
c)
Straight ahead
d)
It doesn’t matter
50.
You must signal at least ___ before turning:
a)
50 feet
b)
75 feet
c)
100 feet
d)
200 feet
51.
For drivers under 21, the maximum legal BAC is:
a)
0.00
b)
0.01
c)
0.02
d)
0.08
52.
Blind spots are areas:
a)
You can see in mirrors
b)
To the sides/rear not visible in mirrors
c)
Directly in front of the car
d)
Under the car
53.
On icy roads, your braking should be:
a)
Firm and hard
b)
Gentle and gradual
c)
Not used at all
d)
Handbrake only
54.
If your brakes fail, you should first:
a)
Turn off the engine immediately
b)
Pump the brakes, shift down, use parking brake
c)
Accelerate to reach a safe place
d)
Honk repeatedly
55.
In a roundabout, you must yield to:
a)
Traffic entering from your right
b)
Traffic already in the circle
c)
Pedestrians only
d)
No one
56.
Headlights must be used:
a)
Only after midnight
b)
Sunset to sunrise and during reduced visibility
c)
Only when raining
d)
Only on highways
57.
You must stop at least ___ feet from a railroad crossing with active signals:
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
25
58.
After a minor crash with no injuries, first do:
a)
Leave the scene to avoid blocking traffic
b)
Move vehicles out of travel lanes if possible
c)
Argue fault on the roadway
d)
Wait in the lane for police
59.
If your vehicle starts to skid, steer:
a)
Opposite the skid
b)
In the direction you want the front to go
c)
Toward the shoulder only
d)
Into oncoming traffic to stop quickly
60.
Driving while fatigued mainly impairs:
a)
Steering ability only
b)
Reaction time and judgment
c)
Tire grip
d)
Fuel economy
61.
Legal BAC limit for drivers age 21+ in Maryland is:
a)
0.02
b)
0.05
c)
0.08
d)
0.10
62.
A first DUI offense can lead to:
a)
Only a warning
b)
Fine, license suspension, possible jail
c)
Community service only
d)
No penalties if cooperative
63.
Alcohol primarily affects:
a)
Judgment first
b)
Balance first
c)
Vision first
d)
Hearing first
64.
Which substances can impair driving?
a)
Alcohol only
b)
Marijuana only
c)
Prescription meds only
d)
All of the above
65.
About how long does the body take to process one standard drink?
a)
15 minutes
b)
30 minutes
c)
About 1 hour
d)
2 hours
66.
Mixing alcohol with certain medications:
a)
Reduces impairment
b)
Has no effect
c)
Can intensify impairment and be dangerous
d)
Is recommended with food
67.
Open container laws in Maryland mean:
a)
Open alcohol is allowed in passenger area
b)
Open alcohol is illegal in passenger area
c)
Only the driver may have open alcohol
d)
Applies only to highways
68.
DUI stands for:
a)
Driving under the influence
b)
Driving under inspection
c)
Drivers united initiative
d)
Driving urgently in traffic
69.
DWI stands for:
a)
Driving while impaired
b)
Driving with insurance
c)
Driving with intention
d)
Driving within inspection
70.
Ignition interlock may be required after:
a)
Any parking ticket
b)
DUI conviction or administrative action
c)
Seat belt citation
d)
Expired registration
71.
For drivers under 21, a BAC of 0.02 or higher may result in:
a)
A warning only
b)
License suspension and penalties
c)
No action unless over 0.08
d)
Community service only
72.
The only reliable way to sober up after drinking is to:
a)
Drink coffee
b)
Take a cold shower
c)
Exercise intensely
d)
Allow time to pass
73.
Roughly what percentage of fatal crashes involve alcohol?
a)
10%
b)
20%
c)
30%
d)
50%
74.
Refusing a chemical test under implied consent can result in:
a)
Higher insurance only
b)
Immediate license suspension
c)
Community service
d)
No consequence
75.
DUI penalties increase primarily due to:
a)
Repeat offenses and high BAC
b)
Vehicle color
c)
Time of day
d)
Type of road
76.
Bicyclists are entitled to:
a)
Half a lane
b)
A full lane, like other vehicles
c)
Only the shoulder
d)
Sidewalks only
77.
Minimum safe passing distance when overtaking a bicycle in Maryland is:
a)
1 foot
b)
2 feet
c)
3 feet
d)
5 feet
78.
Motorcycles are:
a)
Hard to see and entitled to a full lane
b)
Required to ride on the shoulder
c)
Not allowed on highways
d)
Always given the right lane only
79.
No-Zones refer to:
a)
Playgrounds
b)
Large truck blind spots
c)
Bicycle lanes
d)
High-occupancy lanes
80.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you must:
a)
Continue at the same speed
b)
Pull to the right and stop
c)
Stop in your lane
d)
Speed up to clear them
81.
A school bus with flashing red lights requires you to stop:
a)
Only when behind it
b)
Unless you are on the opposite side of a divided highway
c)
Only during school hours
d)
Only if children are present
82.
Pedestrians have the right of way:
a)
At marked and unmarked crosswalks
b)
Only in school zones
c)
Only when the WALK signal shows
d)
Never
83.
When driving near a truck, you should avoid:
a)
Passing
b)
Staying in blind spots (No-Zones)
c)
Using turn signals
d)
Keeping distance
84.
Typical penalty for speeding in a work zone:
a)
Reduced fines
b)
No difference
c)
Doubled fines
d)
Only a warning
85.
Illegally passing a stopped school bus can result in:
a)
Praise from other drivers
b)
Fines and points
c)
Nothing if no one sees it
d)
Parking ticket
86.
When approaching stopped emergency/service vehicles with flashing lights, you must:
a)
Drive normally
b)
Move over or slow down
c)
Stop in the lane
d)
Honk as a warning
87.
You must always yield to pedestrians who are:
a)
Waving
b)
Carrying packages
c)
Blind and carrying a white cane or using a guide dog
d)
Jogging
88.
Certain buses and hazardous material trucks must:
a)
Speed up at railroad crossings
b)
Always stop at railroad crossings
c)
Avoid railroad crossings
d)
Only slow at crossings
89.
When passing a horse-drawn vehicle on the road, you should:
a)
Honk to alert the horse
b)
Speed up to pass quickly
c)
Slow down and pass with extra space
d)
Follow closely
90.
Large trucks need more:
a)
Lane changes
b)
Stoppng distance and turning room
c)
Mirror checks
d)
Horn use
91.
Accumulating 5–7 points on your license typically requires:
a)
Driver improvement program
b)
License revocation
c)
Vehicle impoundment
d)
No action
92.
Accumulating 8–11 points typically results in:
a)
License suspension
b)
License revocation
c)
Warning letter
d)
Fine only
93.
Accumulating 12 or more points results in:
a)
License revocation
b)
Driver improvement program
c)
Fine only
d)
No action
94.
Leaving the scene of a crash with injuries is:
a)
A minor traffic infraction
b)
A felony offense
c)
Always a civil warning
d)
Only a parking violation
95.
Typical first-offense fine for handheld cell phone use while driving is about:
a)
$25
b)
$50
c)
$83
d)
$200
96.
Failure to properly secure a child passenger can result in:
a)
A warning only
b)
Fines and points
c)
Jail time always
d)
No penalty
97.
Driving an uninsured vehicle in Maryland can lead to:
a)
Only higher insurance later
b)
Fines and registration suspension
c)
Community service only
d)
No penalty for first offense
98.
Driving while your license is suspended can result in:
a)
Only a warning
b)
Jail time and fines
c)
Community service only
d)
Vehicle wash duty
99.
Speeding violations in work zones typically carry:
a)
Reduced fines
b)
Doubled fines
c)
No points
d)
Free warnings
100.
Ignoring or failing to satisfy MVA citations may result in:
a)
Nothing happens
b)
License suspension
c)
Lower insurance rates
d)
Only a letter
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