Maryland MVA Driver's Ed

between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.

using a cell phone to call family, texting a family member, and having a BAC of .02 or greater.

must restart the 9-month waiting period to be eligible for a provisional license.

must not have passengers under the age of 18, unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or unless the passengers are direct family members.

the license can be canceled by written request from the parent or guardian.

10 hours.

must drive with a person aged 21 or older who has held a license for at least 3 years.

60.

a clean, well-maintained vehicle, registration and proof of insurance, and a supervising driver.

a new driver must pass a skills test at MVA.

Crossing guard, Police officer, and State trooper.

Means that a driver should give way to other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists.

Solid white line.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Warn of hazards ahead.

Make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.

to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers.

Regulatory sign

Merging traffic.

Rocks falling

a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately.

Allows driver to check for anyone behind the vehicle, allows driver to check for low or flat tires, and allows driver to check for leaking fluids.

All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle.

is used to secure a vehicle when parked.

your gas tank is empty or nearing empty.

your oil pressure is bad and you need to stop immediately.

your electrical system is not working properly.

Leaking coolant is attractive to and poisonous to animals, a lack of coolant can cause your engine to overheat, and a lack of coolant can cause damage to your radiator.

Head checks are no longer necessary.

Seat belts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause less injuries than if a driver was not belted.

Search Evaluate Execute

allows a driver to turn on some of a vehicle's features without turning on the vehicle, can drain a battery quickly, and is not necessary to turn on hazard flashers.

consistently when driving

at least 3-4 seconds

P (Park)

one foot on the brake and the other on the "dead pedals".

at what is immediately in front of his/her vehicle, at what is behind his/her vehicle, and at what is 10-15 seconds ahead of his/her vehicle.

Put on the safety belt and put away electronics.

Is not necessary, and is illegal in Maryland if the vehicle is unattended.

Check all mirror, complete headchecks, and use back-up cameras if they are available.

When the red lights are flashing and there is no barrier between your vehicle and the bus.

There have been a series of significant storms, there is a standing puddle in the road, and all of the vehicles in front of him/her are slowing down.

At least 3 feet.

Signal at least 100 feet from the turn.

When directed by a signal or crossing guard.

Before the front of the vehicle enters the intersection.

Yield to traffic coming from the left.

Reduce speed to suggested limit.

When a pedestrian is in the crosswalk, when a pedestrian is waiting to cross a street, and when a pedestrian is exiting his/her vehicle.

A driver may have limited visibility, a driver has many places to check for other road users, and if struck, a driver is only protected by the door and possibly an airbag.

Change lanes if safe and possible or, if not possible, slow down to a safe and prudent speed.

parked cars, distracted pedestrians, and drivers searching for their destinations and not paying attention.

at street crossings, at any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, if a driver is turning on a steady green or when making a right turn on red.

a problem that is growing more serious annually.

10%

you are going the wrong way on a one-way street.

the driver may turn right after coming to a complete stop, searching the intersection, and if a right turn on red is permitted.

Turn off or turn onto a multi-lane road.

The driver on the left if both drivers arrive at the same time.

there is a single broken yellow line between the two lanes.

weave lane

Do not attempt to share a lane with a motorcycle.

Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or buses every year.

Areas of limited visibility around large trucks.

They can be crowded, the often have limited visibility, and they usually have no shoulder that can be used for emergencies.

search for a gap in traffic and adjust your speed to the speed of the traffic.

Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries.

Turn on your headlights and remove your sunglasses.

are usually reduced for worker safety.

move as close ass possible to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Neutral

attempt to locate the driver of the damaged vehicle, leave a note with the name and address of the owner of your vehicle, leave a note with the tag number of your vehicle.

Do not touch your brake.

Grip the steering wheel firmly to maintain control of the car.

use low-beam headlights

hydroplaning.

Reduce speed to avoid problems with reduced traction.

your 18-month waiting period will begin again.

ease off the accelerator and carefully steer back onto the roadway.

hit and run

any alcohol that is not as originally packages.

less than .02

You agreed to be tested for the presence of alcohol when driving, you agreed to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs when driving, and more severe penalties for refusing to be tested.

The court system and the MVA

committing three moving violations at the same time

any drug that may limit their abilities

forever

300,000 crashes each year

learner's permit holders, provisional license holders, full license holders

plan not to drive.