US Maryland DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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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

Is it legal to turn right on red?

A) yes without stopping

B) never

C) only at night

D) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

Question 2

What is tailgating?

A) using high beams

B) parking far

C) following too closely (major crash cause)

D) slow driving

Question 3

When must you wear a seatbelt?

A) always, driver and passengers

B) only at night

C) never required

D) only on highways

Question 4

What is the move-over law?

A) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

B) honk at police

C) drive faster past

D) no such law

Question 5

How far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) no signal needed

B) at least 100 feet

C) 500 feet

D) 10 feet

Question 6

What does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) HOV lane

B) no passing from either side

C) pass anytime

D) bike lane

Question 7

What does a broken yellow line mean?

A) never pass

B) crosswalk

C) stop line

D) passing allowed when safe

Question 8

What is hydroplaning?

A) brake failure

B) engine flooding

C) tire pop

D) tires lose grip on wet roads

Question 9

What should you do if your car skids?

A) close eyes

B) slam brakes

C) jerk wheel hard

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

Question 10

What is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) move car to hide

B) drive away

C) argue first

D) stop, check injuries, call 911

Question 11

Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) yes at night

B) no, keep 15 feet clear

C) yes briefly

D) only Sundays

Question 12

What does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) hospital near

B) stop now

C) speed up

D) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

Question 13

How much space to pass a bicycle?

A) 10 feet

B) 1 foot

C) 6 inches

D) at least 3 feet

Question 14

What is distracted driving?

A) only eating

B) any activity taking attention off driving

C) only texting

D) daydreaming only

Question 15

What is the penalty for first DUI?

A) free class

B) Nothing happens

C) a warning only

D) license suspension, fines, possible jail

Question 16

When must children use booster seats?

A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)

B) never

C) until 18

D) only babies

Question 17

What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?

A) always stop

B) let others go first, then proceed

C) speed through

D) honk first

Question 18

Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?

A) trucks only

B) bicycles

C) pedestrians in crosswalks

D) always cars

Question 19

What should you do at a yellow light?

A) stop if safe, else clear the intersection

B) always speed up

C) ignore it

D) always slam brakes

Question 20

What is defensive driving?

A) fast driving

B) night only

C) tailgating

D) anticipating hazards and staying ready

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