2024 Maryland Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maryland. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maryland please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/maryland/car.
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17. Stopping distances and severity of crashes:
Explanation
Stopping distances are longer and crashes are more severe when traffic travels at higher speeds.
18. If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:
Explanation
When it is difficult to see due to darkness or poor weather, increase your following distance. This will give you more time to react to hazards that you may not see in advance.
19. As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:
Explanation
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measure of the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood. The higher the BAC, the more impaired a person is.
20. This road sign means:
Explanation
Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. When posted at an intersection, this sign tells drivers that turning right or left on a solid red signal is prohibited.
21. Changing from one lane to another is best done:
Explanation
You should always change lanes gradually and carefully. Only change lanes when necessary. Every lane change increases the possibility of a traffic accident.
22. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign warns a driver of a change in direction or a narrowing of the road. A driver may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.
23. At a crosswalk:
Explanation
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at street crossings but must obey traffic control signals. Where a traffic signal is not present, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked.
24. When driving in fog, you should:
Explanation
Drivers should use low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beams will reflect back at the driver, making it difficult to see.
25. This road sign means:
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