Question 1 of 25 Road signs
Which type of sign gives a rule that you must obey by law?
A A. A warning signB B. A route marker signC C. A regulatory signD D. A service sign
Question 2 of 25 Sharing the road (Maryland)
According to the Maryland manual, how far does a large truck's right-side blind spot reach?
A A. One car length behind the cabB B. The trailer's length and out three lanesC C. Ten feet beside the front wheelsD D. Only the lane right next to the truck
Question 3 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Maryland)
Maryland considers a driver to be under the influence of alcohol at what blood alcohol concentration?
A A. .05 or higherB B. .08 or higherC C. .10 or higherD D. .12 or higher
Question 4 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
A long line of cars is behind you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
A A. Speed up past the limit to keep upB B. Pull over where safe and let them passC C. Brake now and then to slow them downD D. Keep going at your speed and ignore them
Question 5 of 25 Safe driving and hazards
Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?
A A. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straightB B. Brake hard until the car stopsC C. Speed up to push through the waterD D. Turn the wheel sharply to the side
Question 6 of 25 Road signs
This pennant-shaped sign is on the left side of the road. What does it mark?
A A. A sharp curve to the left aheadB B. A lane that ends on the leftC C. The start of a no-passing zoneD D. A road that splits in two ahead
Question 7 of 25 Road signs
Most diamond-shaped signs:
A A. Tell you a law that you must obeyB B. Warn you of a hazard or change aheadC C. Show the way to a city or townD D. List services such as food and fuel
Question 8 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
Yellow center lines on a road separate:
A A. Traffic moving in opposite directionsB B. Traffic moving in the same directionC C. Bike lanes from lanes used by carsD D. Parking spaces from traffic lanes
Question 9 of 25 Emergencies and equipment
Your right wheels drift off the edge of the pavement. What should you do?
A A. Jerk the wheel back right awayB B. Brake hard while still on the edgeC C. Ease off the gas and steer back gentlyD D. Speed up to climb back onto the road
Question 10 of 25 Safe driving and hazards
Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?
A A. Slow down and grip the wheel firmlyB B. Speed up to get through it fasterC C. Drive on the shoulder until it stopsD D. Follow a truck closely for cover
Question 11 of 25 Right of way (Maryland)
A Maryland funeral procession with its headlights on reaches a red light. What may vehicles in it do?
A A. Keep going through the red lightB B. Stop and wait for the green lightC C. Go only if the hearse is throughD D. Turn right only, after a stop
Question 12 of 25 Parking and stopping
Why is it unsafe to stop or park on railroad tracks?
A A. A train could hit your carB B. It can damage your tiresC C. It is only unsafe at nightD D. It blocks people walking
Question 13 of 25 Speed and following distance (Maryland)
According to Maryland law, when may you drive faster than the posted speed limit?
A A. Never; it is illegal to go fasterB B. When passing a slow vehicleC C. When the road is dry and clearD D. When traffic around you is faster
Question 14 of 25 Safe driving and hazards (Maryland)
In Maryland, may a 17-year-old use a hands-free phone while driving?
A A. Yes, if both hands stay on the wheelB B. Yes, but not for textingC C. Yes, with a parent in the carD D. No, only to make a 911 call
Question 15 of 25 Safe driving and hazards
Water is flowing across the road ahead. What should you do?
A A. Drive through it fastB B. Follow the car ahead through itC C. Turn around and find another wayD D. Drive slowly through the middle
Question 16 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What does eating a large meal before drinking do?
A A. It stops alcohol from affecting youB B. It lets you drive safely after drinkingC C. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbedD D. It removes alcohol from your blood
Question 17 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
Why should you not swing wide when you make a right turn?
A A. It wears out your tires fasterB B. Others may think you are turning leftC C. Wide turns are only allowed for trucksD D. It makes the turn take much longer
Question 18 of 25 Parking and stopping
Why should you not park in front of a fire station driveway?
A A. It is private land owned by the cityB B. The road is wider there than usualC C. Fire trucks must leave fastD D. It is a stop for city buses
Question 19 of 25 Road signs
A speed sign on a highway shows "MINIMUM 40". What does it mean?
A A. You must drive at least 40 even in heavy snowB B. Trucks must not go faster than 40C C. You should not drive below 40 in good conditionsD D. 40 is the speed limit for all drivers at night
Question 20 of 25 Road signs
You pass a sign that says "END ROAD WORK". What does it mean?
A A. A new work zone beginsB B. You have left the work zoneC C. The road ahead is closedD D. Workers are just ahead of you
Question 21 of 25 Right of way
Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
A A. Speed up so it cannot passB B. Move toward the center lineC C. Brake hard to let it back inD D. Stay right and do not speed up
Question 22 of 25 Signals and pavement markings (Maryland)
On a Maryland road, what does a single solid white line between lanes going the same way tell you?
A A. You may change lanes freely across itB B. The lane on the left is only for busesC C. Lane changing across it is discouragedD D. Oncoming traffic is on the other side of it
Question 23 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You drank a lot late last night. Could you still be impaired the next morning?
A A. Yes, alcohol can still be in your bloodB B. No, sleep removes all of the alcoholC C. No, not if you eat a big breakfastD D. Only if you still feel sick
Question 24 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
The letters "RXR" painted on the road warn of:
A A. A rest area aheadB B. A railroad crossing aheadC C. A road closed to traffic aheadD D. A right turn only lane
Question 25 of 25 Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
A A. The highway ends just ahead at a stop signB B. A median will split the two directionsC C. Two roads cross just aheadD D. You must keep left of an island
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