Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Maryland driving rules, including highway entrance ramp yield, wipers require headlights, reduce glare from oncoming and being passed. 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 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Highway Entrance Ramp Yield
- Wipers Require Headlights
- Reduce Glare from Oncoming
- Being Passed
- Traffic Circle Approach
- Move Over Emergency Vehicles
- Icy Road Technique
- Pass on Right
- Hill Limited Visibility
- Broken Yellow Center
- High Beam Dimming
- Fog Driving
- Lane Change
- School Zone
- Pedestrian Crosswalk
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Who must yield the right-of-way when entering a highway from an entrance ramp?
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B. Vehicles already on the highway
Drivers entering a highway must yield to traffic already traveling on the highway.
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What should a driver do if windshield wipers are in use due to bad weather?
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C. Turn on headlights
Headlights must be on when windshield wipers are in use.
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When driving at night, what should drivers do to reduce glare from oncoming headlights?
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A. Look toward the right edge of the road
Looking toward the right edge of the road reduces glare.
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What should drivers do when approaching emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights?
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A. Move over and slow down
Drivers should move over and slow down for safety.
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What must drivers do when being passed by another vehicle?
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C. Maintain speed or slow slightly
Drivers should not increase speed when being passed.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Who must yield the right-of-way when entering a highway from an entrance ramp?
Correct answer: Vehicles already on the highway
Why: Drivers entering a highway must yield to traffic already traveling on the highway.
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Q2. What should a driver do when approaching an intersection with a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: A yield sign requires drivers to slow down and yield if necessary.
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Q3. What does a steady green traffic signal allow a driver to do?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Drivers may proceed but must watch for traffic and pedestrians.
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Q4. What does a flashing red traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A flashing red signal requires a full stop before proceeding.
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Q5. What is the safest action when approaching a hill where visibility is limited?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Limited visibility requires reduced speed to avoid hazards.
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Q6. What does a single broken yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed with caution
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when it is safe.
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Q7. When driving at night, what should drivers do to reduce glare from oncoming headlights?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking toward the right edge of the road reduces glare.
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Q8. What should a driver do if windshield wipers are in use due to bad weather?
Correct answer: Turn on headlights
Why: Headlights must be on when windshield wipers are in use.
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Q9. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited both ways
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in either direction.
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Q10. What is the recommended following distance under ideal driving conditions?
Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds
Why: A following distance of 3 to 4 seconds allows adequate reaction time.
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Q11. What should a driver do when approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and allow crossing
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing.
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Q12. What is the safest way to handle a sharp curve?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before entering a curve helps maintain control.
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Q13. What does an octagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagon-shaped signs always indicate a stop.
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Q14. What color are construction and work zone signs?
Correct answer: Orange
Why: Orange signs warn drivers of work zones.
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Q15. When are drivers allowed to pass on the right?
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Why: Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left and it is safe.
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Q16. What should drivers 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.
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Q17. What does a pentagon-shaped sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs indicate school zones or crossings.
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Q18. 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.
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Q19. 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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Q20. What should a driver do if hydroplaning occurs?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Easing off the accelerator helps tires regain traction.
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Q21. 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 roadway.
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Q22. What should drivers do when traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat as an all-way stop
Why: Non-working signals must be treated as all-way stops.
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Q23. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or special conditions.
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Q24. 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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Q25. What should a driver do when entering traffic from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to roadway traffic
Why: Drivers entering from driveways must yield to traffic.
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Q26. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be cautious.
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Q27. What is the safest action when driving on wet roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.
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Q28. What should drivers do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and stay alert
Why: Work zones require reduced speed and increased attention.
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Q29. What does a broken white lane line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q30. When must high beam headlights be dimmed?
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of oncoming traffic
Why: High beams must be dimmed to avoid blinding other drivers.
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Q31. What should a driver do when visibility is reduced?
Correct answer: Use road markings as guides
Why: Road markings help guide drivers when visibility is low.
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Q32. What does a round yellow sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Round yellow signs warn of railroad crossings.
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Q33. What should drivers do when following a vehicle at night?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Increased distance improves reaction time at night.
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Q34. What does a single solid yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is not allowed.
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Q35. What should a driver 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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Q36. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs provide traffic laws and regulations.
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Q37. What should a driver do when approaching a green arrow signal?
Correct answer: Proceed in the direction of the arrow
Why: A green arrow allows movement in the indicated direction when safe.
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Q38. What must drivers do when being passed by another vehicle?
Correct answer: Maintain speed or slow slightly
Why: Drivers should not increase speed when being passed.
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Q39. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic circle?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Traffic already in the circle has the right-of-way.
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Q40. What does a yield sign require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Give the right-of-way when necessary
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give the right-of-way when needed.
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Q41. What should drivers do when roads are icy?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase distance
Why: Icy roads require slower speeds and increased following distance.
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Q42. What should a driver do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check mirrors
Why: Signaling and checking mirrors helps ensure lane changes are safe.
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Q43. What does a no passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No passing zones prohibit passing for safety.
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Q44. What should drivers do when approaching a stop sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Stop signs require a full stop before entering the intersection.
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Q45. What should a driver do when approaching an intersection with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop
Why: Limited visibility requires extra caution.
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Q46. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane change discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q47. What should drivers do when approaching emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Move over and slow down
Why: Drivers should move over and slow down for safety.
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Q48. What is the main purpose of traffic signs?
Correct answer: Regulate, warn, and guide traffic
Why: Traffic signs regulate, warn, and guide road users.
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Q49. What should a driver do if an exit is missed on a limited access highway?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Drivers must continue to the next exit if one is missed.
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Q50. What is the safest action when approaching an intersection with a yellow light?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A yellow light warns drivers to prepare to stop safely.