Maryland permit test: emergencies & crashes
Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 6 questions.
You are in a crash in which someone is injured. According to the Maryland manual, what should you do with the vehicles?
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Sample emergencies & crashes questions
You are in a crash in which someone is injured. According to the Maryland manual, what should you do with the vehicles?
- A Move them to the shoulder right away
- B Drive to the nearest police station
- C Move them only if traffic is backing up
- D Do not move them; stay at the scene and call 911
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D. Do not move them; stay at the scene and call 911
In a crash with injuries, you must stay at the scene, call 911 right away, report the number of people hurt and the location, and not move the vehicles. Turn on flashers or set flares to warn others.
You have a minor crash. No one is hurt and both cars can be driven. What should you do first?
- A Move the cars off the road near where the crash happened
- B Leave the cars where they are until police arrive
- C Drive home and call your insurance company
- D Stand in the lane and direct traffic around the stopped cars
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A. Move the cars off the road near where the crash happened
If no one is hurt and the vehicles can move, move them off the road as close as possible to where the crash occurred. Then exchange names, license and insurance details, and note what happened.
In Maryland, what is the maximum prison term for leaving the scene of a crash in which someone dies?
- A Up to 1 year
- B Up to 10 years
- C Up to 5 years
- D Up to 20 years
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B. Up to 10 years
Leaving the scene of a crash where someone dies is a felony in Maryland, with up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Leaving after a serious-injury crash can bring up to 5 years and $5,000, and your license will be revoked.
You hit and injure a dog with your car. What does Maryland require?
- A Leave a note at the nearest house
- B Report it to the MVA within 30 days
- C Nothing, unless the dog's owner is present
- D Immediately call the police
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D. Immediately call the police
If you hit and injure a domestic animal, such as a dog, cat, horse or cow, you must immediately call the police. They can contact the owner and get help for the animal.