Try again Read the Maryland guide Question 1 of 20 You are at an intersection waiting to make a left turn on a green light. You must: A Make the turn quickly to beat oncoming traffic B Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe C Wait until the light turns red D Honk to warn other drivers Explanation. A green ball (no arrow) means you may turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk. Question 2 of 20 Children under a certain age and weight must ride in: A The front seat B A child safety seat or booster appropriate to their age and size C Any seat as long as belted D The trunk only on long trips Explanation. Every state requires child safety seats; specific age, weight, and height thresholds vary, but children under 8 typically need a booster. Question 3 of 20 What does a regulatory sign that is octagonal in shape and red in color always mean? A Yield to all traffic B Stop completely before the line C Slow down and proceed with caution D No left turn allowed Explanation. The octagonal red sign is reserved exclusively for STOP. You must come to a complete stop before the painted line, crosswalk, or intersection. Question 4 of 20 Aggressive driving and road rage are best handled by: A Confronting the other driver B Speeding up to escape C Avoiding eye contact and giving the driver space D Honking continuously Explanation. Avoid engagement: do not return gestures, give space, change lanes if needed, and call 911 if threatened. Never lead an angry driver to your home. Question 5 of 20 When approaching a railroad crossing without gates, you must: A Stop and wait for a train regardless B Slow down and look both ways before crossing C Speed up to clear it quickly D Honk before crossing Explanation. Passive crossings (no gates or lights) require you to slow down and check both directions for an approaching train before proceeding. Question 6 of 20 Driving a vehicle with a broken windshield wiper in rain is: A Allowed if you can see B Illegal in most states C Allowed at low speeds D A minor offense Explanation. A broken wiper that prevents safe operation in rain is generally illegal — equipment violations and unsafe-vehicle citations apply. Question 7 of 20 A truck's blind spots ("No-Zones") are located: A Only directly behind B In front, behind, and on both sides C Only on the right D Only on the left Explanation. Large trucks have four blind spots: front, rear, and both sides. If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, they cannot see you. Question 8 of 20 Seatbelts in the front seat of a vehicle are required: A For the driver only B For all front-seat occupants C For passengers under 18 only D Only on highways Explanation. All 50 states require seatbelts for front-seat occupants. Most states also require them for back-seat passengers under 18 (and many for all back-seat passengers). Question 9 of 20 A blue painted curb means: A Disabled parking only with valid placard B Police vehicles only C Five-minute loading zone D Bus stop Explanation. Blue curbs are reserved for vehicles displaying a valid disabled placard or plate. Question 10 of 20 When sharing the road with motorcycles, you should: A Follow more closely than usual to be visible B Allow more following distance than for cars C Pass quickly to avoid being seen D Use the same following distance as for cars Explanation. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. Increase your following distance to at least four seconds when behind one. Question 11 of 20 When merging onto a freeway from an entrance ramp, you should: A Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap B Match the speed of freeway traffic and merge into a gap C Force your way in if drivers will not slow for you D Drive on the shoulder until a gap appears Explanation. Use the entire ramp to accelerate to freeway speed, then merge into a gap. Stopping on the ramp is dangerous and illegal in most states. Question 12 of 20 When should you use your turn signal? A Only when other vehicles are present B At least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes C Only on highways D When you arrive at an intersection Explanation. Signal at least 100 feet before any turn or lane change. On highways, signal earlier — at least 5 seconds before changing lanes. Question 13 of 20 A green sign with white letters and arrows is: A A construction sign B A guide or destination sign C A regulatory sign D A warning sign Explanation. Green guide signs provide direction and distance information on highways and Interstates. Question 14 of 20 A round yellow sign with a black "RR" symbol is: A A railroad route marker B An advance warning of a railroad crossing C A required-stop sign at every rail crossing D A no-passing zone marker Explanation. The round yellow railroad advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead. The actual crossing is marked by the white X-shaped crossbuck. Question 15 of 20 When passing a bicyclist, you should leave at least: A 1 foot of space B 2 feet of space C 3 feet of space D 6 feet of space Explanation. Most states require at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist; a few (such as PA) require 4 feet. Question 16 of 20 Maryland participates in the Driver License Compact, which means: A Out-of-state violations stay out of state B You can hold licenses in multiple states C Serious violations in member states follow you to Maryland D You do not need a $name license if you have one from another state Explanation. The Driver License Compact ensures that suspensions and major violations in member states are reported to your home state. Maryland will treat them as if they happened locally. Question 17 of 20 When passing through a work zone, you should: A Maintain normal speed if no workers are visible B Reduce speed and watch for workers and shifted lanes C Use the shoulder to bypass the construction D Honk to alert workers Explanation. Work-zone speed limits are regulatory and enforceable. Many states double fines for speeding in work zones, even when workers are not visible. Question 18 of 20 It is illegal to drive while impaired by: A Only alcohol B Only illegal drugs C Alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and OTC drugs that impair you D Only marijuana Explanation. You can be cited for DUI for any substance that impairs your driving, including legal prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Question 19 of 20 You arrive at an intersection where the traffic signals are not working. You should: A Continue through at normal speed B Treat it as a four-way stop C Wait for someone else to go first D Yield only to vehicles on the right Explanation. A non-functioning signal is treated as a four-way stop. Stop completely, then proceed in the order vehicles arrived. Question 20 of 20 "Move Over" laws require you to: A Slow down for any pedestrian B Change lanes or slow down when passing a stopped emergency or roadside vehicle C Move to the right lane on all freeways D Yield to commercial vehicles Explanation. Move Over laws apply when you pass any stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or roadside-assistance vehicle with flashing lights. Grade my test Your answers stay on your device — nothing is saved or sent.
