Maryland MVA Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Maryland driving rules, including highway entrance ramp yield, steady yellow signal, solid white between lanes and uncontrolled intersection. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. Who must yield the right-of-way when entering a highway from an entrance ramp?

    • A. Traffic on the ramp
    • B. Traffic already on the highway
    • C. The faster vehicle
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    B. Traffic already on the highway

    Drivers entering a highway must yield to vehicles already traveling on the highway.

  2. What must a driver do at a steady yellow traffic signal?

    • A. Prepare to stop
    • B. Stop immediately
    • C. Speed up to clear the intersection
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    A. Prepare to stop

    A steady yellow signal warns that the light is about to turn red and drivers should prepare to stop.

  3. What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

    • A. Passing prohibited
    • B. Lane changes allowed
    • C. Lane changes discouraged
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    C. Lane changes discouraged

    A solid white line discourages lane changes but does not completely prohibit them.

  4. What should a driver do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

    • A. Slow down and be prepared to stop
    • B. Honk to warn others
    • C. Proceed at normal speed
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    A. Slow down and be prepared to stop

    Uncontrolled intersections require drivers to slow down and be ready to stop.

  5. What should a driver do when following another vehicle at night?

    • A. Increase following distance
    • B. Use high beams continuously
    • C. Reduce following distance
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    A. Increase following distance

    Night driving requires greater following distance to allow more reaction time.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. Who must yield the right-of-way when entering a highway from an entrance ramp?

    Correct answer: Traffic already on the highway

    Why: Drivers entering a highway must yield to vehicles already traveling on the highway.

  2. Q2. What must a driver do at a steady yellow traffic signal?

    Correct answer: Prepare to stop

    Why: A steady yellow signal warns that the light is about to turn red and drivers should prepare to stop.

  3. Q3. What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

    Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged

    Why: A solid white line discourages lane changes but does not completely prohibit them.

  4. Q4. What should a driver do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

    Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop

    Why: Uncontrolled intersections require drivers to slow down and be ready to stop.

  5. Q5. What does a round yellow warning sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead

    Why: Round yellow signs warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing.

  6. Q6. What is the safest action when driving in heavy rain?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance

    Why: Heavy rain reduces traction and visibility, requiring slower speeds and more space.

  7. Q7. What should a driver do when approaching a pedestrian using a crosswalk?

    Correct answer: Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross

    Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully using a crosswalk.

  8. Q8. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

    Why: A flashing red signal is treated like a stop sign and requires a complete stop.

  9. Q9. What should drivers do when approaching a work zone with orange signs?

    Correct answer: Slow down and stay alert

    Why: Orange signs indicate work zones where drivers must reduce speed and stay alert.

  10. Q10. What does a broken white line between lanes mean?

    Correct answer: Lane changes allowed

    Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and allow lane changes.

  11. Q11. What should drivers do if their view ahead is blocked by a curve or hill?

    Correct answer: Slow down

    Why: Limited visibility requires drivers to reduce speed for safety.

  12. Q12. What should a driver do when following another vehicle at night?

    Correct answer: Increase following distance

    Why: Night driving requires greater following distance to allow more reaction time.

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