Maryland DMV CDL Passenger Quick Practice Test

Maryland DMV CDL Passenger Quick Practice Test For 2026

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Quick Facts:

Number of Questions – 20

Passing Percentage – 80%

Test Type – Free Test

1. Which of the following is not an activity that causes a distraction?

Adjusting the radio
Adjusting the CD player
Eating
Checking your mirrors

2. What should a driver do if their vehicle hydroplanes?

Accelerate.
Use the brakes.
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
Take the vehicle out of gear.

3. When it is difficult to see and you are traveling near other drivers, you should:

Use high beam lights.
Use low beam lights.
Use only the clearance lights.

4. When approaching a downgrade, how can you reduce the amount of braking that will be needed?

Switch to a higher gear.
Switch to a lower gear.
Switch to neutral.
Turn off the engine.

5. When conducting a vehicle inspection, you must show each of the following, except:

That the oil pressure gauge is working.
That the oil pressure warning light turns off, or that the gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.
That the oil temperature gauge, if equipped, rises to the normal operating range.
That the oil pressure gauge comes on when brakes are used.

6. A vehicle that is smaller than your vehicle:

Will usually be able to stop faster than your vehicle.
Will usually take more time to stop than your vehicle.
Will take about the same amount of time to stop as your vehicle.

7. What is the average driver’s reaction time?

One-sixteenth of a second
One-eighth of a second
Between three-quarters of a second and one second
Two seconds

8. If a vehicle is found to be over-length during a pre-trip inspection, the driver should:

Trim the length of the load.
Ask someone else to drive.
Ensure flags and lights indicating the oversize load are fastened securely.
Drive without making any changes.

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