Maryland DMV Practice Test

Question 1

At a crossing with multiple tracks, why might warning gates and lights stay active even after one train has fully passed?

Accepted Answer

A second train may be approaching on another track, so the system stays active until all tracks are confirmed clear

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It's a mechanical malfunction that always requires calling for repair before proceeding

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It only happens on weekends

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It means the crossing is closed permanently

Question 2

After passing a vehicle, when should you move back into the right lane?

Accepted Answer

After you can see the entire passed vehicle in your rearview mirror and with a minimum safe clearance — typically when you can see both headlights in your mirror

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Immediately after clearing the vehicle's front bumper

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After you have traveled 200 feet beyond the passed vehicle

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As soon as you can see any part of the passed vehicle in your mirror

Question 3

What is 'black ice' and how do you recognize it?

Accepted Answer

A nearly transparent layer of ice that makes the road look wet or slightly darker than surrounding dry pavement - often identified by a sudden quieter tire sound or unexpectedly easy steering

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Ice that turns black from road dirt

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Thick black ice visible as a glaze on the road

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Ice that only forms at night on roads with no lighting

Question 4

In Maryland, a DUI (0.08% BAC or higher) carries which mandatory minimum penalty for a first offense?

Accepted Answer

A fine and possible imprisonment up to one year

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A $100 fine with no jail time

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License suspension only — no fine or jail

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Community service and a warning

Question 5

Maryland has two alcohol-impaired driving offenses. What is the BAC threshold that distinguishes DUI from the lesser offense of DWI?

Accepted Answer

DUI at 0.08%+; DWI (Driving While Impaired) at 0.07% — a separate, lesser charge

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DUI at 0.08%+; Maryland has no lesser impairment offense

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DUI at 0.10%+; DWI at 0.08%–0.09%

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DUI at 0.08%+; DWI is only for drug-impaired driving

Question 6

To prevent your windows from fogging up, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use the defrost setting with the AC on

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Turn off all ventilation

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Open the sunroof only

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Lower the temperature inside

Question 7

Green highway signs indicate:

Accepted Answer

Direction and distance (guide signs)

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Regulatory information

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Construction zones

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Warning of hazards

Question 8

In Maryland, a red 'X' above a highway lane indicates:

Accepted Answer

That lane is closed — do not enter

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The lane is reserved for emergency vehicles

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Reduced speed is required in that lane

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The lane ends at the next interchange

Question 9

On Maryland highways, a driver may only change lanes when:

Accepted Answer

It is safe and the move is signaled in advance

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The driver needs to exit within one mile

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The left lane is moving faster than the right

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The vehicle ahead has activated hazard lights

Question 10

In Maryland, when a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, traffic traveling in the opposite direction on an undivided road must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing

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Only stop if children are visible

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Slow to 10 mph and pass with caution

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Proceed normally — rules apply only to same-direction traffic

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