Maryland Driver's Manual

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TTY for the Hearing Impaired: 1-800-492-4575PDF page 1
Administrator’s MessagePDF page 2
Be the Driver Who Saves LivesPDF page 3
A. Rookie Driver/GraduatedPDF page 4
E. Co-Signer of Minor’s Application for a License .....11PDF page 4
Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Markings ...........25PDF page 4
Table of ContentsPDF page 5
B. Drug and Alcohol Test – Implied Consent ..............47PDF page 5
F. Use of Disability Parking Spaces, License PlatesPDF page 5
J. Interstate Driving and Limited Access Highways ....31PDF page 5
L. Pull-In Parking, Back-In Parking, and Three-PointPDF page 5
C . Driving Skills TestPDF page 7
Department of Transportation Motor VehiclePDF page 7
Driving Tests RequirementsPDF page 7
D . Reportable Medical ConditionsPDF page 8
B . Learner’s Instructional PermitPDF page 9
Licensing RequirementsPDF page 9
Rookie Driver/Graduated Driver LicensingPDF page 9
ViolationsPDF page 11
While you have your Learner’s InstructionalPDF page 10
Administrative Adjudication Division. Your licensePDF page 11
Carrying a Developmental Disability DisclosurePDF page 12
Disclosure CardPDF page 12
For Foreign Language CustomersPDF page 12
Basic DrivingPDF page 13
Risk ManagementPDF page 13
Visual Search/Driver AwarenessPDF page 13
Appropriate Speed for ConditionsPDF page 16
C . Understanding Vehicle SpeedPDF page 14
SpeedingPDF page 14
J . General Parking RulesPDF page 16
Pavement MarkingsPDF page 17
Vehicle SignalsPDF page 19
Crosswalk SignalsPDF page 19
Diamond: WarningPDF page 20
Pentagon: School Zone and School CrossingPDF page 20
TrapezoidPDF page 20
Stop AheadYield AheadSignal AheadSharp Right TurnPedestrianPDF page 21
Two-way LeftPDF page 21
AheadPDF page 22
Overhead Lane UsePDF page 22
Route Marker SignsPDF page 23
Other Traffic Sign TypesPDF page 24
Word and Symbol MarkingsPDF page 24
According to the National HighwayPDF page 25
Yield LinesPDF page 25
BUCKLED UP Driver and wear yourPDF page 26
A . Driving in Reduced VisibilityPDF page 27
B . Driving at NightPDF page 27
Low Beam or High Beam HeadlightsPDF page 27
When to Use Your HeadlightsPDF page 27
C . Driving in FogPDF page 28
D . Driving in Inclement WeatherPDF page 28
Driving on Snow/IcePDF page 30
H . Work Zone SafetyPDF page 31
For Vehicles EnteringPDF page 31
I . Traffic Circles (Roundabouts)PDF page 31
For Vehicles ExitingPDF page 32
L . Slow Moving VehiclesPDF page 32
StoppingPDF page 32
A . Alcohol, Drugs and DrivingPDF page 33
Controlled Dangerous SubstancesPDF page 33
Open Alcohol ContainerPDF page 33
Under 21 – Alcohol Not AllowedPDF page 33
B . Aggressive Driving and Road RagePDF page 34
Cell PhonesPDF page 35
Danger Signs for Drowsy DriversPDF page 36
ZeroDeathsMD.govPDF page 38
C . Large Trucks and BusesPDF page 37
Crossing at CrosswalksPDF page 37
Sharing the RoadPDF page 37
No-ZonesPDF page 38
NO-ZONESPDF page 39
Please review the Motorcycle Operator ManualPDF page 39
Bicyclists on SidewalksPDF page 40
Expect Bicyclists on the RoadPDF page 40
Following a BicyclistPDF page 40
Right-of-WayPDF page 40
Be Careful at Intersections, BridgesPDF page 41
Driving at NightPDF page 41
G . Mopeds and ScootersPDF page 41
Watch for ChildrenPDF page 41
Braking, Lane Keeping Assistance, and BlindPDF page 42
H . Understanding Vehicle TechnologiesPDF page 42
Crashes and Traffic StopsPDF page 44
Find a Safe PlacePDF page 45
D . Move Over LawPDF page 46
Violations and PenaltiesPDF page 46
ConsentPDF page 47
Identification Card, Driver’s LicensePDF page 47
If you have a Provisional License, you arePDF page 47
Passenger RestrictionPDF page 47
Cancellation of Driver’s LicensePDF page 48
Revocation of Driver’s LicensePDF page 48
Suspension of Driver’s LicensePDF page 48
License Plates and PlacardsPDF page 49
Penalties for AdultsPDF page 49
Penalties for MinorsPDF page 49
A . Medical Conditions to Report to MVAPDF page 50
D . Register to VotePDF page 51
If you have a Maryland Learner’s PermitPDF page 51
MVA’s Driver Wellness and Safety Division and/PDF page 51
G . Child Safety SeatsPDF page 52
System (ABS)PDF page 52
Earplugs ProhibitedPDF page 53
M . Rules and Tips for BicyclistsPDF page 54
Three-Point TurnPDF page 53
Electric Low-Speed VehiclesPDF page 54
Types of Electric BicyclesPDF page 54