Drowsy driving — Maryland Permit Test
Drowsy driving on the Maryland permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.
The rules
Not getting enough sleep slows reaction time, decreases awareness and impairs judgment, just like drugs or alcohol.
Tiredness is measured against alcohol because it does the same things to you.
Sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment, just like drugs or alcohol.
Danger signs of drowsy driving include your eyes closing or going out of focus, trouble keeping your head up, constant yawning, wandering thoughts, not remembering the last few miles, missing your exit, drifting out of your lane and changing speed.
By the time you notice them you have already been driving while half asleep.
You don't remember driving the last few miles.
If you become tired or sleepy while driving, it is best to rest or change drivers.
Sleep is the only thing that fixes being tired, and it will happen with or without your consent.
If you become tired or sleepy while driving, it is best to rest or change drivers.
On the test
What do the effects of sleepiness resemble?
Drugs or alcohol. Tiredness is measured against alcohol because it does the same things to you. Maryland Driver's Manual, p.35: “Sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment, just like drugs or alcohol.”
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Where these come from
Every rule here is checked against Maryland Driver's Manual, published by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-06.