It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drink any alcohol, and a driver stopped after drinking will have the license suspended or revoked. Section 6.A, p. 33
Driving with an open alcohol container in the passenger area is illegal. Section 6.A, p. 33
The passenger area covers the seats and any place within easy reach of the people seated. Section 6.A, p. 33
A six-pack with open, empty or missing cans can be considered an open container. Section 6.A, p. 33
Driving after a medication whose label warns against it, if it impairs driving, can bring a criminal charge. Section 6.A, p. 33
Sample Alcohol & Drugs questions
You are convicted of drunk driving with a child in the car. What can the judge do?
Order a parking ban only
Waive the fine
Double the fine and jail time
Reduce the jail time
Show the answer
Double the fine and jail time
A child in the vehicle allows a judge to double both.
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Maryland Driver's Manual (DL-002 (10-26), October 2026 Edition (the notice page, p. 2, also still prints the older form number DL-002 (05-23)) edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
