Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Maryland driving rules, including traffic circle entry, door opening safety, U-Turn conditions and funeral procession. 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 Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Traffic Circle Entry
- Door Opening Safety
- U-Turn Conditions
- Funeral Procession
- Right Turn on Red
- Posted Speed Limits
- Reduced Visibility Guides
- Flashing Red Signal
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- Fog Headlights
- Bad Weather Headlights
- Hydroplaning Response
- Pentagon School Sign
- Work Zone Color
- Missed Exit
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What is required when entering a traffic circle?
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B. Yield to traffic already in the circle
Drivers must yield to traffic already in the traffic circle.
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What should be done before opening a vehicle door after parking?
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B. Check mirrors and traffic
Checking traffic helps prevent collisions.
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What must a driver check before making a U-turn?
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A. That it is legal and safe
U-turns must be legal and completed safely.
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How should drivers react to a funeral procession?
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A. Yield and allow it to pass
Drivers must yield to funeral processions.
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What do posted speed limits represent?
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B. Maximum legal speeds
Speed limits are the maximum legal speeds allowed.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. At a four-way stop, when two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: When vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right must be given the right-of-way.
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Q2. What is the recommended minimum following distance under ideal driving conditions?
Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds
Why: A following distance of 3 to 4 seconds allows time to react and stop safely.
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Q3. What must a driver do at a steady red traffic signal?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A steady red signal requires a complete stop before entering the intersection.
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Q4. When is a right turn permitted at a red traffic signal?
Correct answer: After a complete stop unless prohibited by a sign
Why: After stopping completely, a right turn is allowed unless a sign prohibits it.
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Q5. What does a flashing red traffic signal require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A flashing red signal is treated the same as a stop sign.
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Q6. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line on your side means you may not pass.
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Q7. What is the purpose of a yield sign?
Correct answer: To assign right-of-way
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give the right-of-way to others.
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Q8. Which headlights should be used when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beam headlights reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
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Q9. When are drivers required to turn on headlights during bad weather?
Correct answer: When windshield wipers are in use
Why: Headlights must be on when windshield wipers are in use during inclement weather.
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Q10. What should a driver do if the vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering in the direction of the skid helps regain control of the vehicle.
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Q11. What is hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Loss of tire contact due to water
Why: Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road because of water.
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Q12. What is the correct action if hydroplaning occurs?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Easing off the gas allows tires to regain contact with the road.
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Q13. What type of sign is diamond-shaped?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or special conditions.
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Q14. What does an octagon-shaped sign always mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: An octagon shape always indicates a stop sign.
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Q15. When must drivers yield to pedestrians?
Correct answer: When pedestrians are lawfully crossing
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing the roadway.
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Q16. What is required when entering a traffic circle?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the traffic circle.
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Q17. What color are work zone warning signs?
Correct answer: Orange
Why: Orange signs indicate construction and work zones.
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Q18. 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 use caution.
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Q19. What should a driver do when following a vehicle that stops often?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Increasing following distance provides more reaction time.
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Q20. What must drivers do at 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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Q21. What does a double solid yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited both directions
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in either direction.
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Q22. When is passing another vehicle prohibited?
Correct answer: Within 100 feet of an intersection
Why: Passing near intersections interferes with safe traffic flow.
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Q23. What should a driver do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check mirrors
Why: Signaling and checking mirrors ensures a safe lane change.
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Q24. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs warn drivers of school zones or crossings.
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Q25. What is the safest action when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and stay alert
Why: Reduced speed and attention are required in work zones.
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Q26. How should drivers reduce glare from oncoming headlights at night?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking toward the right edge helps reduce glare.
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Q27. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Signal is about to turn red
Why: A steady yellow signal warns that the light is changing to red.
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Q28. What should a driver do if an exit is missed on a highway?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Drivers must never stop or back up on a highway.
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Q29. What must a driver check before making a U-turn?
Correct answer: That it is legal and safe
Why: U-turns must be legal and completed safely.
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Q30. What does a solid white line along the right edge of the road indicate?
Correct answer: Right edge of roadway
Why: Solid white lines mark the right edge of the road.
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Q31. What action is required at a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: Drivers must slow and yield when required at yield signs.
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Q32. When is stopping on an interstate shoulder permitted?
Correct answer: Only in emergencies
Why: Stopping on the shoulder is allowed only for emergencies.
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Q33. What is the main purpose of speed limits?
Correct answer: Set maximum safe speeds
Why: Speed limits establish the maximum legal speed.
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Q34. What do white rectangular signs usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulations
Why: White rectangular signs display traffic laws and regulations.
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Q35. What must drivers do when pedestrians are in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and allow crossing
Why: Pedestrians in crosswalks must be given the right-of-way.
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Q36. How should a driver adjust driving on wet roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.
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Q37. What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate?
Correct answer: Turn with caution
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows turning with caution.
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Q38. What should be done before opening a vehicle door after parking?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and traffic
Why: Checking traffic helps prevent collisions.
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Q39. How should drivers react to a funeral procession?
Correct answer: Yield and allow it to pass
Why: Drivers must yield to funeral processions.
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Q40. What does a broken white lane line mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes allowed
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.
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Q41. When must high beam headlights be dimmed?
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of oncoming vehicles
Why: High beams must be dimmed to avoid blinding others.
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Q42. How should sharp curves be handled?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before curves helps maintain control.
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Q43. What does a round yellow sign warn of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round yellow signs warn of railroad crossings ahead.
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Q44. What must drivers do when traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat as all-way stop
Why: Non-functioning signals must be treated as all-way stops.
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Q45. What should drivers use as guides in reduced visibility?
Correct answer: Road edge lines
Why: Road markings help guide drivers in low visibility.
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Q46. What do posted speed limits represent?
Correct answer: Maximum legal speeds
Why: Speed limits are the maximum legal speeds allowed.
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Q47. What should drivers do when approaching a school zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and watch carefully
Why: School zones require reduced speed and caution.
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Q48. What does a no passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No passing zones prohibit passing for safety.
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Q49. What must drivers do when entering traffic from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to roadway traffic
Why: Drivers entering from driveways must yield.
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Q50. What is the safest action when entering an intersection on green?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Drivers must check for traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.