US Maryland DMV Traffic Laws Test 1

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DMV Maryland — Traffic Laws DMV — Maryland (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Maryland State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for Maryland DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Maryland (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Maryland.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Maryland, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Maryland — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Maryland — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — Maryland

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

In Maryland, what is the speed limit in a residential area unless posted?

A) 15 mph

B) 55 mph

C) 25 mph

D) 70 mph

Question 2

In Maryland, who goes first at a 4-way stop?

A) always the right car

B) the driver who arrived first

C) the biggest car

D) the fastest car

Question 3

In Maryland, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21+?

A) 0.10% BAC

B) 0.00% BAC

C) 0.08% BAC

D) 0.05% BAC

Question 4

In Maryland, how far should you stay behind the car ahead (rule)?

A) 10 feet

B) 1 second

C) 3-4 seconds of distance

D) 1 car length

Question 5

In Maryland, what must you do for a stopped school bus with flashing reds?

A) honk and pass

B) pass slowly

C) speed past

D) stop in both directions (unless divided highway)

Question 6

In Maryland, when must headlights be on?

A) only at midnight

B) never in rain

C) half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise (and in rain)

D) only on highways

Question 7

In Maryland, what does a flashing yellow light mean?

A) turn only

B) stop fully

C) speed up

D) slow down and proceed with caution

Question 8

In Maryland, what does a flashing red light mean?

A) yield only

B) stop, then go when safe (like a stop sign)

C) no stopping

D) go fast

Question 9

In Maryland, is it legal to turn right on red?

A) never

B) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

C) only at night

D) yes without stopping

Question 10

In Maryland, what is tailgating?

A) slow driving

B) parking far

C) following too closely (major crash cause)

D) using high beams

Question 11

In Maryland, when must you wear a seatbelt?

A) always, driver and passengers

B) never required

C) only on highways

D) only at night

Question 12

In Maryland, what is the move-over law?

A) drive faster past

B) honk at police

C) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

D) no such law

Question 13

In Maryland, how far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) 10 feet

B) at least 100 feet

C) no signal needed

D) 500 feet

Question 14

In Maryland, what does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) no passing from either side

B) pass anytime

C) bike lane

D) HOV lane

Question 15

In Maryland, what does a broken yellow line mean?

A) passing allowed when safe

B) crosswalk

C) stop line

D) never pass

Question 16

In Maryland, what is hydroplaning?

A) engine flooding

B) tires lose grip on wet roads

C) tire pop

D) brake failure

Question 17

In Maryland, what should you do if your car skids?

A) jerk wheel hard

B) slam brakes

C) ease off gas, steer where you want to go

D) close eyes

Question 18

In Maryland, what is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) argue first

B) drive away

C) move car to hide

D) stop, check injuries, call 911

Question 19

In Maryland, can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) no, keep 15 feet clear

B) only Sundays

C) yes briefly

D) yes at night

Question 20

In Maryland, what does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) stop now

B) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

C) speed up

D) hospital near

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