Free Maryland DMV Permit Test Practice Test

Sample Maryland DMV practice questions

Try a few representative questions below. Each includes the correct answer and a short explanation — the same style you'll see in the full practice test.

1. Question 1Alcohol, Drugs, and DUI

   You are under 21 years old and are stopped by a police officer who suspects you have been drinking. What is the legal standard for a DUI arrest in states with 'zero tolerance' laws?

   • A.Having any detectable amount of alcohol in your system.(Correct)
   • B.Refusing to take a field sobriety test.
   • C.Having a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) between 0.02% and 0.07%.
   • D.Having a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.

   Explanation

   States with zero tolerance laws set a lower BAC limit for drivers under 21, typically 0.02%, meaning any detectable amount of alcohol can lead to a DUI charge. A BAC of 0.08% is the standard for drivers 21 and older. A BAC between 0.02% and 0.07% is also illegal for those under 21, but 0.02% is the lowest threshold. Refusing a field sobriety test may lead to other penalties, but it is not the standard for a DUI arrest itself.

2. Question 2Traffic Signs and Signals

   You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is flashing yellow in all directions. What does this signal indicate, and what is the correct procedure for navigating this intersection?

   • A.All traffic must yield to vehicles on your right, and you should proceed only when it is safe.
   • B.Traffic already in the intersection has the right-of-way, and you should proceed only when there is a clear path.
   • C.The intersection is uncontrolled, and you should proceed with caution as if it were a normal intersection.(Correct)
   • D.You must stop completely before entering the intersection, then proceed when it is safe, yielding to all other traffic.

   Explanation

   A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution. You do not need to stop, but you must be prepared to yield to any hazards or other traffic. Option B is incorrect because a flashing red requires a stop, not a flashing yellow. Option C is incorrect; while yielding is important, this rule applies to flashing red signals when stopping first. Option D is partially correct about yielding to traffic in the intersection, but the primary indication of a flashing yellow is to proceed with caution, not necessarily to stop and wait for a clear path unless traffic dictates.

3. Question 3Alcohol, Drugs, and DUI

   You are driving on a rural road at night and have consumed two beers over a two-hour period. Your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is estimated to be 0.06%. You are stopped by law enforcement and asked to perform a field sobriety test. If you refuse to perform the test, what is the most likely immediate consequence under implied consent laws?

   • A.Your driver's license will be suspended for a minimum period.(Correct)
   • B.You will be required to pay a fine on the spot.
   • C.You will be arrested for DUI regardless of your BAC.
   • D.You will receive a warning and be allowed to continue driving.

   Explanation

   Under implied consent laws, all licensed drivers agree to submit to chemical testing if suspected of DUI. Refusing a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer test typically results in an automatic driver's license suspension, regardless of your BAC or whether you are ultimately convicted of DUI. While an arrest for DUI is possible, the immediate consequence of refusal is the license suspension. Fines are usually associated with convictions, not immediate refusals.

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