Maryland MVA Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions
Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Maryland driving rules, including private road entry yield, steady red arrow, flashing yellow signal and double solid yellow. 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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What Mini Test 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Private Road Entry Yield
- Steady Red Arrow
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- Double Solid Yellow
- Yield Sign Approach
- 3-Second Following Distance
- Diamond Warning Sign
- Fog Low Beams
- Railroad Flashing Lights
- Broken White Lane Line
- Dark Signal
- Crosswalk Pedestrian
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Who must yield when entering a roadway from a private road?
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A. Traffic already on the roadway
Drivers entering from private roads must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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What does a steady red arrow require a driver to do?
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A. Come to a complete stop
A steady red arrow requires a complete stop before proceeding.
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What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
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C. Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and be cautious.
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What does a double solid yellow center line indicate?
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A. Passing prohibited both directions
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in either direction.
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What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
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A. Yield and allow crossing
Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Who must yield when entering a roadway from a private road?
Correct answer: Traffic already on the roadway
Why: Drivers entering from private roads must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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Q2. What does a steady red arrow require a driver to do?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A steady red arrow requires a complete stop before proceeding.
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Q3. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and be cautious.
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Q4. What does a double solid yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited both directions
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in either direction.
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Q5. What should a driver do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: Yield signs require drivers to slow down and give the right-of-way when needed.
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Q6. What is the recommended following distance under ideal driving conditions?
Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds
Why: A 3 to 4 second following distance provides time to react safely.
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Q7. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Hazards or special conditions
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or special conditions ahead.
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Q8. Which headlights should be used when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
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Q9. What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: Flashing lights require drivers to stop until it is safe to proceed.
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Q10. What does a broken white lane line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q11. What should drivers do when traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as an all-way stop
Why: Non-working signals must be treated as all-way stops.
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Q12. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and allow crossing
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing.