Maryland Permit Practice Test 2
26 questions written from the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A 17-year-old provisional driver is convicted of a first moving violation. What does Maryland require?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002) (October 2025 Edition; DL-002). 16 of the 21 Maryland questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Maryland or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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A 17-year-old provisional driver is convicted of a first moving violation. What does Maryland require?
- A Completing a driver improvement program
- B A 30-day license suspension
- C A 180-day license suspension
- D Revocation of the provisional license for one year
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A. Completing a driver improvement program
Under Maryland's provisional penalties for minors, a first moving-violation conviction or PBJ requires a driver improvement program. Penalties then step up with each new offense, which pushes young drivers to correct habits early.
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On a two-lane, two-way road, the center line is a single broken yellow line. What does it mean?
- A Passing is not allowed in either direction
- B Only traffic in the right lane may pass
- C The center is reserved for left turns from both directions
- D Passing with care is allowed in either direction
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D. Passing with care is allowed in either direction
A single broken yellow line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and allows passing with care in either direction. You still need a clear view and enough space to return safely.
Under Maryland law, until what age must a child ride in a child safety seat?
- A Under 4, regardless of the child's height
- B Under 12, unless the child already weighs at least 80 pounds
- C Under 8, unless the child is 4 feet 9 inches or taller
- D Under 6, unless the child is 4 feet tall
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C. Under 8, unless the child is 4 feet 9 inches or taller
All children under 8 must ride in a child safety seat, such as a car seat or booster, unless they are 4 feet 9 inches or taller. Adult seat belts do not fit smaller children correctly.
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What minimum following distance does the Maryland MVA recommend in ideal conditions?
- A 1 to 2 seconds
- B 3 to 4 seconds
- C 2 seconds
- D 6 to 8 seconds
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B. 3 to 4 seconds
The MVA recommends at least 3 to 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead under ideal conditions. Pick a fixed object like a sign, and count from when the car ahead passes it until you reach it.
It is raining and you turn on your windshield wipers. What does Maryland law also require?
- A Turning on your hazard flashers
- B Driving at least 10 mph under the limit
- C Turning on your headlights
- D Using your high beams
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C. Turning on your headlights
Maryland law requires you to turn on your headlights when you use your windshield wipers in bad weather. Remember the pairing: wipers on, headlights on.