Maryland MVA Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only after coming to a stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

You are allowed to turn right on a red signal, unless there are signs prohibiting it. First, however, you must come to a complete stop and then yield to all pedestrians and vehicles.

Source: A. Traffic Signals, Section IV - Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is passing.

The left lane on a highway is used for passing. If a vehicle wants to pass you, move safely to the right. Do not increase your speed until the other vehicle has passed you.

Not quite. The answer is an entrance ramp

Even in a traffic jam, you must not use an entrance ramp or acceleration lane to exit a freeway.

Not quite. The answer is If you must make a call, pull safely off the road and stop before making the call.

Maryland law prohibits the use of hand-held cell phones while operating a motor vehicle. Use your cell phone only in emergencies. If possible, have a passenger make the call for you. If you must make a call, pull safely off the road and stop before making the call.

Not quite. The answer is a median.

A barrier of grass, concrete, or other material separating opposing lanes of traffic on a divided roadway is known as a median. Medians are found on freeways and some major streets. It is illegal to drive over, across, or on a median.

Not quite. The answer is yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Drivers entering and exiting a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside should yield to vehicles already on the main road and to bicyclists and pedestrians on the sidewalk, shared-use path, or bike lanes.

Not quite. The answer is Sharp right turn

This sign indicates that the road ahead turns sharply to the right.

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm extended outward.

When you want to make a turn, make your intentions known to other drivers. Continue signaling until you are ready to make the actual turn. The correct hand signal to make a left turn is hand and arm extended outward.

Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle.

When you are preparing to turn left, you must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is move into the acceleration lane

When you wish to enter an expressway or freeway, you must move into the acceleration lane before merging with highway traffic.

Not quite. The answer is stay in your lane and not increase your speed.

When another vehicle is passing you, you must stay in your lane and not increase your speed. Let the other vehicle pass you safely.

Not quite. The answer is the rightmost lane.

On a highway with three or more lanes in each direction, slower traffic should always use the rightmost lane, which is closest to the shoulder.

Not quite. The answer is keep right.

When entering a roundabout, you must keep right of the center island. Do not stop if the way is clear. Never pass or overtake another vehicle in a single-lane roundabout. Travel around the circle until you reach your desired street. Then give a right-turn signal and exit the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is exercise your eyes.

Expressway driving for long distances may cause highway hypnosis, a condition of drowsiness or unawareness induced by monotony, the sounds of the wind and the tires on the pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. Try to prevent the condition by shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another and focusing them upon various objects near and far, left and right.

Not quite. The answer is to parallel park.

Backing up is dangerous because it is hard for you to see everything behind your vehicle. Try to avoid backing into traffic. However, to enter a driveway or parking space, back into it unless signs prohibit doing so. That way, you will be going forward when you pull out.

Not quite. The answer is turn off your cell phone until you reach your destination.

A distraction is still a distraction, even on a straightaway or an empty road. Do not eat, drink, smoke, text, read, or have difficult conversations while driving. If possible, turn off your phone and keep it off until you are done driving for the day.

Not quite. The answer is 3 to 4 seconds.

The Maryland Driver's Manual recommends a following distance of 3 to 4 seconds under ideal driving conditions. In poor driving conditions or when following a vehicle (such as a bus) that makes frequent stops, you should increase your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is in the leftmost lane.

You must begin a left turn in the leftmost lane, unless signs, signals, or pavement markings indicate otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is try not to slow down suddenly

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, try not to slow down suddenly if other vehicles are following you. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

Not quite. The answer is look ten seconds ahead on the road

To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look well down the road – at least ten seconds ahead of your vehicle. Looking well down the road will leave you more time to react to hazards. Plus, you will be able to drive more safely, save on fuel, and steer straighter.