Question 1 of 25 Road signs
A sign says "SOFT SHOULDER". What should you do?
A A. Avoid driving on the edge of the roadB B. Use the shoulder to pass slow carsC C. Park on the shoulder if you need to stopD D. Drive on the shoulder when it rains
Question 2 of 25 Safe driving and hazards (Maryland)
The fog is too thick to drive safely on a Maryland road. What does the manual say to do?
A A. Pull fully off the road and turn on flashersB B. Stop in your lane with your high beams turned onC C. Keep going at 10 mph with low beamsD D. Follow the taillights of the car ahead
Question 3 of 25 Signals and pavement markings (Maryland)
In Maryland, may you make a left turn across double solid yellow center lines?
A A. No, never for any reasonB B. Only to pass a slow vehicleC C. Only when a police officer allows itD D. Yes, for example into a driveway
Question 4 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
You miss your exit on the highway. What should you do?
A A. Back up on the shoulderB B. Stop and wait for a gapC C. Go on to the next exitD D. Make a U-turn across the median
Question 5 of 25 Emergencies and equipment
Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you do first?
A A. Turn off the engine and take out the keyB B. Shift into neutral and coast to a stopC C. Pump the brakes and shift to a lower gearD D. Open your door to look at the brakes
Question 6 of 25 Road signs
What is not allowed where this sign is posted?
A A. Turning rightB B. Going straightC C. Changing lanesD D. Turning left
Question 7 of 25 Road signs
A stop sign has a small plaque below it that says "ALL WAY". What does this mean?
A A. Traffic from every direction must stopB B. Only you must stop; others may keep goingC C. You may turn any way you likeD D. The stop sign is only for trucks
Question 8 of 25 Right of way
A person is crossing the middle of a block, not at a crosswalk. What is true?
A A. You may keep going, since they are in the wrongB B. They should yield, but you must still avoid themC C. They have the right-of-way like any crosswalkD D. You must honk and keep going at speed
Question 9 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
A bicycle symbol with two V-shaped chevrons above it is painted in the middle of a traffic lane. What does it tell you?
A A. The lane is closed to cars at all timesB B. Bikes may use the full lane, so expect them in itC C. Bikes must ride on the sidewalk hereD D. The lane is a parking area for bikes
Question 10 of 25 Emergencies and equipment
You see smoke coming from under the hood. What should you do?
A A. Pull over, get out, and move awayB B. Open the hood right away to lookC C. Keep driving to the next garageD D. Pour water on the engine at once
Question 11 of 25 Road signs (Maryland)
In Maryland, what does a trapezoid-shaped sign mark?
A A. A school zone or a school crossing just aheadB B. The start of a no-passing zoneC C. A railroad crossing just aheadD D. Recreation areas and National Forest routes
Question 12 of 25 Sharing the road
Many states require at least 3 feet of space when passing a cyclist. What is the main reason?
A A. To keep the cyclist from passing youB B. A cyclist may swerve to avoid a hazardC C. Because bikes are wider than carsD D. Because cyclists ride in the middle of the lane
Question 13 of 25 Signals and pavement markings (Maryland)
You want to turn in the direction of a steady red arrow at a Maryland light. What must you do?
A A. Stop and stay stopped as long as it is redB B. Stop, then turn if the way is clear of trafficC C. Slow down and turn with careD D. Turn only if no sign forbids it
Question 14 of 25 Signals and pavement markings (Maryland)
On a Maryland road, what do side-by-side broken yellow lines mark?
A A. A center lane for left turns onlyB B. The edges of reversible lanesC C. A lane where passing is not allowedD D. The edge of a divided highway
Question 15 of 25 Emergencies and equipment
When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?
A A. While driving on the highwayB B. Before you start to driveC C. Only when you buy the carD D. While waiting at a red light
Question 16 of 25 Sharing the road
A large truck passes you in the rain. What should you expect?
A A. Nothing at all, if you stay in laneB B. Better grip from its tire tracksC C. Spray and a push of windD D. Clearer vision as it goes by
Question 17 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
When should you signal a turn?
A A. Only as you start to turn the wheelB B. Only if a car is right behind youC C. Early, before you slow down or turnD D. Only when other cars are close by
Question 18 of 25 Sharing the road
How should you pass a person riding a horse?
A A. Quickly, with a short honk to warn themB B. Slowly, with plenty of room and no hornC C. Close by, so you get past soonerD D. With your high beams on so they see you
Question 19 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
What does a steady yellow light mean?
A A. The light is about to turn redB B. Speed up to beat the red lightC C. Go ahead, the way is clearD D. Pedestrians may now cross
Question 20 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are not working at all. In general, what should you do?
A A. Go through at normal speedB B. Treat it as an all-way stopC C. Treat it as a yield for you onlyD D. Turn around and find another road
Question 21 of 25 Speed and following distance
The road is wet from rain. What should you do?
A A. Keep your usual speed and laneB B. Slow down and leave more spaceC C. Use cruise control to stay steadyD D. Follow closer to see the road better
Question 22 of 25 Emergencies and equipment (Maryland)
Under Maryland law, a child under 8 must ride in a child safety seat unless the child is at least how tall?
A A. 4 feet 9 inchesB B. 4 feetC C. 4 feet 4 inchesD D. 5 feet 3 inches
Question 23 of 25 Sharing the road
Why should you stay well back from a snowplow?
A A. It always drives faster than carsB B. It throws snow and may stop suddenlyC C. It has no lights or signalsD D. It must yield to all other cars
Question 24 of 25 Speed and following distance
When should you leave more space between you and the car ahead?
A A. Only on dry, sunny daysB B. Only when driving in citiesC C. Only when the car ahead is smallD D. In rain, fog, or at night
Question 25 of 25 Road signs
Blue signs along a highway point out:
A A. Services such as gas, food and lodgingB B. Hazards such as curves and hillsC C. Places where you must stop and wait for a checkD D. Routes that only trucks may use
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