Maryland Drivers Manual - Permit Flashcards

Maryland Driver's Manual - Permit Flashcards toll plazasreduce speed Before drivingpermit / licensevehicle registration cardadjust seat and mirrorsseatbelts best speed to drivespeed of traffic up to max limit shopping centers, parking lots, downtown areas reduce speed BACBlood alcohol consentration narrow bridges and tunnelsreduce speed schools, playgrounds, residential streets reduce speed School buss is stoppedAlternating red flashesOther cars stop atleast 20 feet from front or back stopping distance influenced byreaction timeroad conditiontire conditionbrake condition flashing yellow signalslow down and proceed with caution High beam whenOpen roads without streetlights BiciclistsAre vehiclesDon't honk3 foot clearanceAvoid it being on right side when turninglook for signs and signalsplan before reachingactivate turn signallook behind and to both sides to see if safeadjust speed HOVHigh occupancy vehicles If have corrective lensesrestriction on license to wear it while driving flashing red signalstop and proceed if way is clear roads with potential pedestrians/animals reduce speed speed limitmax speed in ideal conditions Min following distance3-4 seconds under ideal conditions (to same reference point as car in front)

DUIDriving under influence: 0.08 or higher

Basic ruleDo anything to avoid crashing (be safe) Generally keep carright of center of roadway Vehicles stopping often4-5 second following distance Work zonesMinimize distractionsSpeed fines may be higher traffic congestionreduce speed Slow moving vehicle with slow moving emblem 25 mph or less on back of vehicle When stopped on a highwayTry to stay in sideTurn on flashers Right of wayfirst to arriveopposing traffic lane when turning leftdriver on right, if arrived at same time, or four-way stop sign intersectionhighway-ers, if enteringany in intersectiondrivers on street if entering T intersectionany if told to yeild driving slower than trafficencourages others to pass you, increasing likelihood of a crash

Alcohol with childrenFine and jailtime doubles railroad crossingreduce speed Under 18Can't use wireless to communicate slippery roadsreduce speed sharp curves or hillsreduce speed Use headlightsWhen wins held in inclement weather (law) If diagnosed with reportable medical condition MVA Driver Wellness and Safety Division Providing driving experience and skills gradually over time in low-risk environments GLS - Graduated Licensing System PBJProbation Before Judgement When passing, before returning to laneSee both headlights of passed car in rear view mirror To prevent staring into headlightsStare slightly right No high beam whenWithin 300 feet car infrontAtleast 500 feet car passing opposite direction Funeral procession right of wayIf headlights on or flashing hazard lights Vision Reqbinnocular20/40 per eyeat least 140 continuous vision field CDSControlled dangerous substances when passinguse turn signal before passinggenerally to the left, unless over 2 lanes moving in same direction