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US Maryland DMV Traffic Laws Test 2

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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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, how much space to pass a bicycle?
A) 1 foot
B) 6 inches
C) at least 3 feet
D) 10 feet
Question 2
In Maryland, what is distracted driving?
A) only texting
B) any activity taking attention off driving
C) daydreaming only
D) only eating
Question 3
In Maryland, what is the penalty for first DUI?
A) free class
B) a warning only
C) Nothing happens
D) license suspension, fines, possible jail
Question 4
In Maryland, when must children use booster seats?
A) only babies
B) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)
C) never
D) until 18
Question 5
In Maryland, what does 'yield' mean at an intersection?
A) let others go first, then proceed
B) honk first
C) speed through
D) always stop
Question 6
In Maryland, who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?
A) pedestrians in crosswalks
B) bicycles
C) trucks only
D) always cars
Question 7
In Maryland, what should you do at a yellow light?
A) always slam brakes
B) always speed up
C) ignore it
D) stop if safe, else clear the intersection
Question 8
In Maryland, what is defensive driving?
A) tailgating
B) fast driving
C) anticipating hazards and staying ready
D) night only
Question 9
In Maryland, how often check mirrors?
A) only parking
B) once per trip
C) every 5-8 seconds
D) never
Question 10
In Maryland, what does a green arrow mean?
A) pedestrians go
B) U-turn only
C) stop
D) protected turn in arrow direction
Question 11
In Maryland, can you cross a solid white line?
A) discouraged; stay in lane
B) only at night
C) only trucks
D) yes freely
Question 12
In Maryland, what is an HOV lane?
A) high-occupancy vehicles (2+ people)
B) trucks only
C) exit lane
D) fast lane
Question 13
In Maryland, what must motorcyclists wear?
A) sunglasses only
B) a DOT helmet (in most states)
C) gloves only
D) Nothing happens
Question 14
In Maryland, what is the hand signal for a left turn?
A) arm down
B) arm up
C) no signal
D) left arm straight out
Question 15
In Maryland, what is the hand signal for a stop?
A) wave
B) left arm bent down
C) arm straight
D) arm up
Question 16
In Maryland, how far park from a railroad crossing?
A) 100 feet
B) 5 feet
C) on the tracks ok
D) at least 15-50 feet (never on tracks)
Question 17
In Maryland, what to do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
A) speed across
B) honk through
C) stop, wait until lights stop
D) zigzag around gates
Question 18
In Maryland, what is black ice?
A) dark paint
B) fresh asphalt
C) oil spill
D) thin invisible ice on roads
Question 19
In Maryland, what lights in fog?
A) low beams (never high beams)
B) no lights
C) high beams
D) hazards only
Question 20
In Maryland, what is the 3-second rule for?
A) parking
B) merging speed
C) tire pressure
D) safe following distance

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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