Maryland MVA Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Maryland driving rules, including move over stopped emergency vehicle, advisory speed curve, white crossbuck sign and opening door after parking. 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 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Move Over Stopped Emergency Vehicle
- Advisory Speed Curve
- White Crossbuck Sign
- Opening Door After Parking
- Right-Side Passing
- Driveway Entry Right-of-Way
- Red Signal
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- Fog Driving
- Dark Signal
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- Traffic Circle
- Double Solid Yellow
- Large Truck Following
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should drivers do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped with flashing lights?
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A. Move over and slow down
Drivers must move over and slow down for emergency vehicles.
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What should drivers do when approaching a curve with an advisory speed sign?
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B. Slow to the advisory speed
Advisory speeds warn drivers to slow for curves.
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What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
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A. Railroad crossing
Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
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What should drivers do when opening a vehicle door after parking?
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C. Check mirrors and traffic
Checking traffic helps prevent collisions.
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When may drivers pass on the right?
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C. When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left and it is safe.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Who has the right-of-way when you are entering traffic from a private driveway?
Correct answer: Traffic already on the roadway
Why: Drivers entering from driveways must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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Q2. 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 full stop before entering the intersection.
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Q3. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal warn drivers to do?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be cautious.
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Q4. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed.
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Q5. What should a driver do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Uncontrolled intersections require extra caution.
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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 traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or special conditions ahead.
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Q8. What should drivers do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Use low beams
Why: Low beams 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 being used.
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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.
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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 due to water.
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Q12. What is the correct action if hydroplaning occurs?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Easing off the accelerator helps restore traction.
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Q13. What does an octagon-shaped sign always indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagon-shaped signs are always stop signs.
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Q14. What color are construction and work zone signs?
Correct answer: Orange
Why: Orange signs indicate construction or work zones.
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Q15. When may drivers 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 to proceed.
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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 when traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat it as an all-way stop
Why: Non-working signals must be treated as all-way stops.
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Q19. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians at a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and allow crossing
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing.
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Q20. What does a broken white lane line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q21. 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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Q22. 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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Q23. 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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Q24. When must high beam headlights be dimmed?
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of oncoming traffic
Why: High beams must be dimmed to avoid blinding others.
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Q25. 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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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 should drivers do when approaching a hill with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Limited sight distance requires slower speeds.
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Q28. 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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Q29. What should drivers do at 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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Q30. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A steady yellow signal warns the light is about to change.
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Q31. What should drivers do when entering 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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Q32. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs provide traffic laws and regulations.
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Q33. What should drivers do when roads are wet?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.
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Q34. 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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Q35. What does a flashing red traffic signal require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Flashing red signals are treated like stop signs.
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Q36. What should drivers 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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Q37. What does a no passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No passing zones prohibit passing for safety reasons.
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Q38. 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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Q39. What does a green arrow signal allow a driver to do?
Correct answer: Proceed in the arrow’s direction
Why: A green arrow permits movement in the indicated direction.
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Q40. What should drivers do when approaching a school zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and watch carefully
Why: School zones require reduced speed and increased caution.
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Q41. What should drivers do when entering traffic from a side road?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic
Why: Drivers entering from side roads must yield.
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Q42. 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 if one is missed.
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Q43. What does a single broken yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed with caution
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when safe.
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Q44. 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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Q45. What is the safest action when approaching an intersection with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop
Why: Limited visibility requires caution and readiness to stop.
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Q46. What should drivers do when approaching a curve with an advisory speed sign?
Correct answer: Slow to the advisory speed
Why: Advisory speeds warn drivers to slow for curves.
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Q47. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
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Q48. What should drivers do when opening a vehicle door after parking?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and traffic
Why: Checking traffic helps prevent collisions.
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Q49. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow drivers to do?
Correct answer: Turn with caution
Why: Flashing yellow arrows allow cautious turns.
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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.