General Driving Knowledge — Maryland
Maryland permit practice test: 461 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 25 Q, 88%, 20 min. General Driving Knowledge: 56 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Maryland Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 56 (12% of 461 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (56)
1. If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:
- Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water.
- Avoid the puddle if possible. ✓
- Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.
Answer: B. Avoid the puddle if possible.
2. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:
- Causes traffic congestion. ✓
- Prevents rear-end collisions.
- Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.
Answer: A. Causes traffic congestion.
3. You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:
- Their erratic and improper lane changes. ✓
- The number of passengers in their car.
- Their tendency to drive slowly.
Answer: A. Their erratic and improper lane changes.
4. Changing from one lane to another is best done:
- Quickly and often.
- When a car is in your blind spot.
- Gradually and carefully. ✓
Answer: C. Gradually and carefully.
5. Having a driver license is a:
- Right, not a privilege.
- Privilege, not a right. ✓
- Requirement.
Answer: B. Privilege, not a right.
6. If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
- Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket. ✓
- Improve traffic flow.
- Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.
Answer: A. Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
7. You should allow an extra cushion of space:
- When following a station wagon.
- When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle. ✓
- When following a small passenger car.
Answer: B. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
8. To know where traffic is behind you:
- Frequently check your rearview mirror. ✓
- Turn and look out your back window.
- Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.
Answer: A. Frequently check your rearview mirror.
9. As you approach the top of a hill, you should:
- Speed up slightly.
- Prepare to stop, if needed. ✓
- Maintain a steady speed.
Answer: B. Prepare to stop, if needed.
10. When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
- Turn into any lane.
- Turn into first lane. ✓
- Turn into second lane.
Answer: B. Turn into first lane.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook