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For a minor Provisional License holder, what does a THIRD moving-violation offense result in?

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This Maryland Driver's License Other Restrictions, Violations and Penalties practice set has 32 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 88% on the real Maryland Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This section covers license restrictions, implied consent, and the actions the MVA can take against your driving privilege. Driving is a privilege, not a right, and the MVA has authority to impose restrictions to keep you driving safely. Several graduated-license restrictions apply to license holders under 18, covering seat belts, nighttime driving, wireless devices, and passengers. A Provisional License or Learner's Permit holder may not use any wireless communication device, even hands-free, except for a 911 emergency call.

Implied consent and the MVA's actions on your license are key. By driving on a public road you agree to take a drug or alcohol test if a law enforcement officer asks; your license will be suspended if your BAC is .08 or higher, if you are impaired with drugs, or if an officer certifies that you refused a test. The manual describes three distinct actions with different meanings: a suspension is a temporary loss of privileges and the MVA may grant a restricted license for a purpose such as work or school; a revocation is more severe, with a minimum waiting period before you can request reinstatement, which the MVA can deny; and a cancellation is the most severe, terminating the privilege for reasons such as fraud or wrong application information.

Provisional License holders face a graduated penalty structure. A moving violation conviction or PBJ while holding a Provisional License requires completing a driver improvement program and/or a suspension or revocation, after which an employment-and-education-only restriction is placed on the license. For a minor holder, offenses escalate step by step, up to license revocation after a fourth or more offenses. After each conviction or PBJ, you must begin a new 18-month conviction-free period before getting your license back. If you are caught drinking and driving, you must install an ignition interlock (a breathalyzer car lock) that prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected.

What is the difference between a suspension, a revocation, and a cancellation?

A suspension is a temporary loss of driving privileges, and the MVA may grant a restricted license for a specific purpose such as getting to work or school. A revocation is more severe: you cannot drive until the MVA decides you can drive safely, and there is a minimum waiting period before you can request reinstatement, which the MVA can deny. A cancellation is the most severe, terminating your driving privilege for reasons such as fraud or wrong information on your application.

What is implied consent in Maryland?

Under implied consent, by driving on a public road or private property used by the public you agree to take a drug or alcohol test if a law enforcement officer asks. Your license will be suspended if your BAC is .08 or higher, if you are impaired with drugs in your system, or if a police officer submits a certified statement that you refused a test.

What happens if I am caught drinking and driving?

If you are caught drinking and driving, you will have to install a breathalyzer car lock, known as an ignition interlock, that prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected. Separately, driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, or being impaired by drugs, will result in your license being suspended.

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Sample questions

Three questions from the Other Restrictions, Violations and Penalties bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

Why does the MVA have the authority to impose restrictions on your driver's license?
- Because driving is a privilege, not a right, and restrictions help ensure you drive safely — Correct answer
- Because every driver must pay an extra fee for unrestricted driving
- Because federal law requires restrictions on all licenses
- Because restrictions are only used to raise revenue
Explanation: Driving is a privilege, not a right, so the MVA may impose restrictions to make sure you drive safely; driving in violation of restrictions could cost you your driving privileges.
Handbook: Other Restrictions, Violations and Penalties — Restrictions
The graduated-license restrictions listed in this section apply to which license holders?
- Graduated license holders under 18 years old — Correct answer
- All drivers regardless of age
- Only commercial license holders
- Drivers over the age of 25
Explanation: The listed driving restrictions apply to graduated license holders who are under 18 years old.
Handbook: Other Restrictions, Violations and Penalties — Graduated License Restrictions
Under the seat belt restriction for Provisional License holders, what is required?
- The driver must always wear a safety belt, and all passengers must use safety belts or child safety seats — Correct answer
- Only the driver must wear a safety belt
- Only front-seat passengers must wear safety belts
- Safety belts are optional during daytime driving
Explanation: A Provisional License holder must always use a safety belt, and all passengers must use safety belts or child safety seats.
Handbook: Other Restrictions, Violations and Penalties — Seat Belt Restriction