Question 1

How far from a fire hydrant must you park?

Accepted Answer

You may not stand or park a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1003(m))

Question 2

How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you park?

Accepted Answer

Except in Baltimore City, you may not stand or park a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1003(n))

Question 3

May you park in or near an intersection?

Accepted Answer

You may not stop, stand or park a vehicle in an intersection. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1003(d))

Question 4

How far from a stop sign or traffic signal must you park?

Accepted Answer

You may not stand or park a vehicle within 30 feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal at the side of the road. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1003(o))

Question 5

How far from a railroad crossing must you park?

Accepted Answer

You may not park a vehicle within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1003(t))

Question 6

How far from a fire station driveway must you park?

Accepted Answer

You may not stand or park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet of it on the opposite side of the road where signs say so. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1003(p))

Question 7

How close to the curb must you park?

Accepted Answer

On a two-way road you must park parallel to the right-hand curb, with your right-hand wheels within 12 inches of it. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1004(a))

Question 8

When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

If a school bus has stopped on the road with its flashing red lights on, you must stop at least 20 feet from the back of it if you are behind, and at least 20 feet from the front if you are in front. Children walk around the front of the bus where the driver behind cannot see them at all. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.38)

Question 9

What must you do when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

You must move over when approaching any vehicle stopped, standing or parked on a road with its lights flashing. If moving over is not safe or possible, you must slow to a safe speed. People are working a step away from traffic at full speed. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.45)

Question 10

How far behind a fire truck answering an alarm may you follow?

Accepted Answer

Unless on official business, you may not follow within 500 feet of a fire truck answering an alarm, or drive or park within 300 feet of one stopped at an alarm. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1109(a))

Question 11

When must you turn on your headlights?

Accepted Answer

You must turn on your headlights any time there is not enough light to clearly see at least 1,000 feet in front of your vehicle. The lights are as much about being seen as about seeing. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.27)

Question 12

How far from an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams?

Accepted Answer

You must change to low beams at least 500 feet before reaching vehicles coming toward you. High beams fill the other driver's windshield and take their night vision away. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.27)

Question 13

Who must wear a seat belt?

Accepted Answer

By law the driver and all passengers of a motor vehicle must wear a safety belt or be buckled into a child safety seat. The law names everybody in the car, which is not the same as everybody in the front. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.52)

Question 14

When must a child ride in a car seat?

Accepted Answer

All children under age 8 must ride in a child safety seat, unless the child is 4 feet 9 inches or taller. Under eight is the rule, and reaching 4 feet 9 inches is the one way out of it. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.52)

Question 15

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for adult drivers?

Accepted Answer

Maryland considers drivers to be driving under the influence of alcohol when their blood alcohol concentration is .08 or higher. It is the line the law draws, and being under it is not the same as being safe. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.33)

Question 16

What is the blood alcohol limit for drivers under 21?

Accepted Answer

Every licensee under 21 is under an alcohol restriction: no driving with any alcohol in the blood at all. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 16-113(b))

Question 17

May you use a handheld phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone, including texting, while driving. You may use a phone for calls hands-free. A phone in your hand takes your eyes, your hand and your attention all at once. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.35)

Question 18

May you text while driving?

Accepted Answer

It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone, including texting, while driving. You may use a phone for calls hands-free. A phone in your hand takes your eyes, your hand and your attention all at once. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.35)

Question 19

How far before a turn must you signal?

Accepted Answer

A signal to turn right or left must be given continuously for at least the last 100 feet before the turn. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-604(d))

Question 20

May you turn right on a red light?

Accepted Answer

Unless a sign forbids it, after a complete stop at a red signal you may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, yielding to people crossing and to all other traffic. Both streets running one way is what keeps the left turn clear of oncoming traffic. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.17)

Question 21

May you turn left on a red light onto a one-way street?

Accepted Answer

Unless a sign forbids it, after a complete stop at a red signal you may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, yielding to people crossing and to all other traffic. Both streets running one way is what keeps the left turn clear of oncoming traffic. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.17)

Question 22

Where are U-turns not allowed?

Accepted Answer

A no U-turn sign means you may not turn around to go back the way you came at that place. A U-turn crosses every lane at once, and nobody coming is expecting it. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.21)

Question 23

What is the speed limit on a residential street when no sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

Where no other limit is set, the maximum speed is 30 mph on all highways in a business district and on undivided highways in a residential district, and 35 mph on divided highways in a residential district. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-801.1(b))

Question 24

What is the speed limit on a highway outside town when no sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

Where no other limit is set, the maximum speed elsewhere is 50 mph on undivided highways and 55 mph on divided highways. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-801.1(b))

Question 25

What is the speed limit in a school zone?

Accepted Answer

(f) In any school zone where a school crossing guard is posted to assist students in crossing a highway, the maximum speed limit may not exceed 35 miles per hour in the school zone during the hours posted on signs designating the school zone. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-803.1(f))

Question 26

When may you pass another vehicle on the right?

Accepted Answer

You should generally pass on the left, but you may pass on the right when the other vehicle is about to make a left turn, or on an unobstructed road with two or more lanes going your way. A vehicle waiting to turn left has left you the only road there is. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.16)

Question 27

May you wear headphones while driving?

Accepted Answer

You may not drive while wearing earphones attached to a radio or other audio device over or in both ears. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1120(c))

Question 28

May you have an open container of alcohol in the car?

Accepted Answer

No one in a vehicle on a highway may have an open container holding any amount of alcohol in the passenger area. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-125(a))

Question 29

How old must you be to get a learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

An applicant younger than 25 must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply for a learner's instructional permit. It is the earliest date the process can start, and everything after it is measured from there. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.9)

Question 30

How long must you hold a learner's permit before a license?

Accepted Answer

An applicant under 18 must hold the permit for at least 9 months without a violation before becoming eligible for a provisional license. A conviction restarts the clock, which is why the permit stage is where habits matter most. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.10)

Question 31

Who must ride with you when you drive on a learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

A learner's permit holder must have a supervising driver: at least 21 years old, licensed for at least three years to drive that class of vehicle, and seated beside you unless the vehicle is a motorcycle. The seat beside you is part of the rule, because a supervisor who cannot reach the wheel is not supervising. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.51)

Question 32

What hours may a provisional driver not drive?

Accepted Answer

A provisional license holder may drive unsupervised between midnight and five in the morning only for a job, an organized volunteer program, an official school activity, or an athletic event or training session they are taking part in. Those are the hours when a new driver is most tired and least likely to be seen. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.47)

Question 33

How many passengers may a new provisional driver carry?

Accepted Answer

A provisional license holder under 18 may not drive unsupervised with passengers under 18 for the first 151 days, unless they are immediate family. Passengers are the loudest distraction a new driver has, and the count is capped for that reason. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.47)

Question 34

What is the penalty for littering from a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Littering up to 100 pounds, not for gain, is a misdemeanor with up to 30 days in jail or a fine of up to $1,500, or both. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-110(f))

Question 35

What is the fine for a first drunk-driving conviction?

Accepted Answer

1. For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,200 or both; and (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-902(a)(1))

Question 36

When must you install an ignition interlock after a drunk-driving conviction?

Accepted Answer

4. § 21–902(d) of this article of driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance. (2) In the notice of proposed revocation, the Administration shall advise an individual who is convicted under § 21–902(a) of this article that the individual, if eligible, is required to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for the following periods: (i) 6 months the first time the individual is required to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program; (ii) 1 year the second time the individual is required to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program; and (iii) 3 years the third or any subsequent time the individual is required to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 16-205(a)(1)–(2))

Question 37

For how many years does a prior drunk-driving conviction count against you?

Accepted Answer

2. For a second offense, imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $2,400 or both. (iv) For the purpose of determining subsequent offender penalties for a violation of this paragraph, a prior conviction under subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section or § 8–738 of the Natural Resources Article, within 5 years before the conviction for a violation of this paragraph, shall be considered a prior conviction. (2) (i) A person may not violate paragraph (1) of this subsection while transporting a minor. (ii) A person convicted of a violation of this paragraph is subject to: (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-902(a)(1)–(2))

Question 38

How many points on your license lead to a suspension?

Accepted Answer

(a) The Administration shall take the following actions for points accumulated within any 2–year period: (1) Send a warning letter to each individual who accumulates 3 points; (2) Require attendance at a driver improvement program conducted under § 16–212 of this title by each individual who accumulates 5 points, except that a Class A, B, or C licensee who submits evidence acceptable to the Administration that he is a professional driver may not be called in until he accumulates 8 points; and (3) Except as provided in § 16–405 of this subtitle: (i) Suspend the license of each individual who accumulates 8 points; and (ii) Revoke the license of each individual who accumulates 12 points. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 16-404(a))

Question 39

Who must wear a protective helmet while operating or riding a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

(b) An individual may not operate or ride on a motorcycle unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that meets the standards established by the Administrator. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1306(b))

Question 40

How much light must a tinted side or rear window let through?

Accepted Answer

(i) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a person may not operate a vehicle registered under § 13–912, § 13–913, § 13–917, or § 13–937 of this article on a highway in this State if: (i) In the case of a vehicle registered under § 13–912 of this article, there is affixed to any window of the vehicle any tinting materials added to the window after manufacture of the vehicle that do not allow a light transmittance through the window of at least 35%; and (ii) In the case of a vehicle registered under § 13–913, § 13–917, or § 13–937 of this article, there is affixed to any window to the immediate right or left of the driver any window tinting materials added after manufacture of the vehicle that do not allow a light transmittance through the window of at least 35%. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 22-406(i))

Question 41

How much distance must you leave when passing a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

(2) When overtaking a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter, pass safely at a distance of not less than 3 feet, unless, at the time: (i) The bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter rider fails to operate the vehicle in conformance with § 21–1205(a) of this subtitle (“Riding to right side of roadway”) or § 21–1205.1(b) of this subtitle (“Roadway with bike lane or shoulder paved to smooth surface”); (ii) A passing clearance of less than 3 feet is caused solely by the bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter rider failing to maintain a steady course; or (iii) The highway on which the vehicle is being driven is not wide enough to lawfully pass the bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter at a distance of at least 3 feet. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 21-1209(a)(2))

Question 42

Must a vehicle driving slower than other traffic keep to the right lane?

Accepted Answer

If you are driving slower than the traffic on the highway, you must drive in the right lane whenever possible. A slow car in the through lane makes everybody else change lanes around it. (Maryland Driver's Manual, p.32)

Question 43

What is the minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury or death of one person and property damage?

Accepted Answer

(b) The security required under this subtitle shall provide for at least: (1) The payment of claims for bodily injury or death arising from an accident of up to $30,000 for any one person and up to $60,000 for any two or more persons, in addition to interest and costs; (2) The payment of claims for property of others damaged or destroyed in an accident of up to $15,000, in addition to interest and costs; (3) Unless waived under § 19–506 of the Insurance Article or rejected under § 19–506.1 of the Insurance Article, the benefits described under § 19–505 of the Insurance Article as to basic required primary coverage; (4) The benefits required under § 19–509 or § 19–509.1 of the Insurance Article as to required additional coverage; and (5) For vehicles subject to the provisions of § 25–111.1 of this article, the security requirements adopted under 49 C.F.R., Part 387. (Maryland law, Md. Code, Transp. § 17-103(b))

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