Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Maryland driving rules, including alley yield, advisory speed curve, traffic stops suddenly and railroad without signals. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Alley Yield
- Advisory Speed Curve
- Traffic Stops Suddenly
- Railroad Without Signals
- Headlights During Day
- Downhill Driving Technique
- White Crossbuck Sign
- Opening Door After Parking
- Stopped Emergency Move Over
- Pentagon School Sign
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Skid Recovery
- Hydroplaning
- Orange Sign
- Flashing Yellow Signal
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Who must yield when entering a roadway from an alley?
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B. Traffic on the roadway
Drivers entering from an alley must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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What should drivers do when approaching a curve marked with an advisory speed sign?
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B. Slow to the advisory speed
Advisory speeds warn drivers to slow down for curves.
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What should a driver do when traffic ahead stops suddenly?
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C. Increase following distance
Adequate following distance helps prevent rear-end crashes.
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What is the safest action when approaching a railroad crossing without signals?
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C. Look, listen, and be prepared to stop
Drivers must check carefully for trains and be ready to stop.
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What is the safest way to handle downhill driving?
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A. Control speed with brakes
Controlled braking helps maintain vehicle control downhill.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Who must yield when entering a roadway from an alley?
Correct answer: Traffic on the roadway
Why: Drivers entering from an alley must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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Q2. What should a driver do at an intersection with a steady red arrow?
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 arrow indicate?
Correct answer: Turn with caution
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows turning with caution.
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Q4. What does a single broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Lanes moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
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Q5. When is passing prohibited on a two-lane road?
Correct answer: When a solid yellow line is on your side
Why: A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing.
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Q6. What should drivers do when approaching a curve marked with an advisory speed sign?
Correct answer: Slow to the advisory speed
Why: Advisory speeds warn drivers to slow down for curves.
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Q7. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulatory information
Why: White rectangular signs give traffic laws and regulations.
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Q8. What should a driver do when traffic ahead stops suddenly?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Adequate following distance helps prevent rear-end crashes.
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Q9. 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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Q10. What is the safest action when approaching a railroad crossing without signals?
Correct answer: Look, listen, and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must check carefully for trains and be ready to stop.
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Q11. What should drivers do when visibility is reduced by heavy rain?
Correct answer: Use headlights and slow down
Why: Reduced visibility requires headlights and lower speeds.
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Q12. When must headlights be used during the day?
Correct answer: When visibility is less than 1,000 feet
Why: Headlights are required when drivers cannot clearly see 1,000 feet ahead.
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Q13. What is the correct response to a flashing red signal?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red signals are treated like stop signs.
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Q14. What does a diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards ahead.
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Q15. What should drivers do when entering a traffic circle?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Traffic in the circle has the right-of-way.
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Q16. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q17. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians waiting to cross?
Correct answer: Be prepared to yield
Why: Drivers must be ready to yield to pedestrians.
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Q18. 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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Q19. What is the safest way to handle downhill driving?
Correct answer: Control speed with brakes
Why: Controlled braking helps maintain vehicle control downhill.
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Q20. What should drivers do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Move over and slow down
Why: Drivers must move over and slow down for emergency vehicles.
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Q21. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs warn of school zones or crossings.
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Q22. What is the safest action when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Uncontrolled intersections require caution.
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Q23. What should drivers do when their 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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Q24. What causes hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Water buildup under tires
Why: Water buildup can cause tires to lose contact with the road.
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Q25. What should a driver do if hydroplaning occurs?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Easing off the accelerator helps regain traction.
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Q26. What should drivers do when following a large truck?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra distance improves visibility and reaction time.
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Q27. What does a broken yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed with caution
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when safe.
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Q28. What should drivers do at a stop sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Stop signs require a full stop.
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Q29. What is the recommended following distance under ideal conditions?
Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds
Why: A 3 to 4 second gap provides reaction time.
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Q30. What does an orange sign indicate?
Correct answer: Work zone
Why: Orange signs warn of construction or work zones.
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Q31. 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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Q32. What does a solid white edge line mark?
Correct answer: Right edge of roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines mark the roadway edge.
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Q33. 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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Q34. What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed cautiously
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to be cautious.
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Q35. What should drivers do when entering traffic from a side road?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic
Why: Drivers must yield when entering from side roads.
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Q36. What does a no passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No passing zones prohibit passing for safety.
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Q37. What should drivers do when approaching a hill with limited sight distance?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Limited visibility requires slower speeds.
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Q38. What does a green arrow signal allow?
Correct answer: Proceed in the arrow’s direction
Why: A green arrow permits movement in the indicated direction.
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Q39. What should drivers do when following another vehicle at night?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Night driving requires greater following distance.
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Q40. What is the safest action on wet roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction.
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Q41. What should drivers do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow and yield if needed
Why: Yield signs require giving the right-of-way.
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Q42. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
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Q43. What should drivers do before opening their door after parking?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and traffic
Why: Checking traffic prevents collisions.
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Q44. What should drivers do if they miss an exit on a highway?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Drivers must continue to the next exit.
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Q45. What does a steady yellow signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: Yellow signals warn that the light is changing.
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Q46. What should drivers do when approaching a work zone with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Slow down and stay alert
Why: Flashing lights indicate workers are present.
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Q47. What does a one-way sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic flows one direction
Why: One-way signs show traffic moves in one direction.
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Q48. What should drivers do when approaching a pedestrian crossing signal?
Correct answer: Be prepared to stop
Why: Pedestrian signals control traffic to allow safe crossings.
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Q49. What should drivers do when approaching an intersection on a green light?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Drivers must check for hazards even on green.
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Q50. What is the safest action when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Use low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.