Maryland MVA Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is vehicles from all four directions approaching the intersection must stop.

At an intersection, a stop sign accompanied by this sign means that the intersection is a four-way stop. Each approaching roadway has a stop sign accompanied by a "4-Way" sign.

Not quite. The answer is the highest speed at which you may travel under ideal conditions.

This sign indicates the highest speed at which you may legally travel under ideal conditions. In this case, the legal maximum speed limit is 65 mph. In poor weather, you should slow down to below the legal speed limit. You can be cited for driving too fast in poor weather, even if you are not exceeding the legal speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is if there is a broken yellow line on your side of the center dividing line.

When there is a broken yellow line next to your lane, you are allowed to pass other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians may enter the crosswalk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is Bicyclists must not use this road.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This prohibitory sign indicates that bicycles are not allowed on this route.

Not quite. The answer is Keep left of the divider.

This sign indicates a traffic island or divider ahead. Keep left of this obstacle.

Not quite. The answer is You are approaching an airport.

This is a guide sign that means you are approaching an airport.

Not quite. The answer is The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

When more than one vehicle reaches a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop should be the first to go. However, when two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

Not quite. The answer is the road ahead has a bump.

This sign indicates a bump in the road ahead. Slow down to avoid loss of control.

Not quite. The answer is A milepost

Mileposts are provided along most state highways to help pinpoint your location, to help identify the locations of accidents and other emergency situations, and to aid in highway maintenance and servicing.

Not quite. The answer is A reversible lane

This is a reversible lane. The direction of traffic in this lane may change at various times. Watch for overhead or roadside signs or signals that indicate the lane's current direction of travel.

Source: 1. Types of Line Markings, C. Highway Pavement Markings, Section IV - Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, Maryland Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Cattle crossing ahead

This sign indicates that drivers need to watch for cattle crossing the road.

Not quite. The answer is Do not walk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is Rest area ahead

This sign indicates a rest area open on the right.

Not quite. The answer is a yield sign.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians before you proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Not quite. The answer is The lane ahead is closed.

Sequential arrow panels may be used in work zones around the clock. This one indicates that the lane is closed ahead and you should move into the lane to your left.

Not quite. The answer is a multi-use path crossing is ahead.

This is a warning sign. Bicyclists and pedestrians regularly cross the road in the area where the sign is posted. You must drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Not quite. The answer is Flashing arrow panels

Large flashing arrow panels and flashing message signs are mobile devices that are used to give drivers advance warning of work zones and other unusual conditions.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should go straight or turn right.

This sign means that traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should either continue straight or turn right.

Not quite. The answer is a school zone.

This pentagonal (five-sided) sign shows you that you are entering a school zone.