Maryland MVA Permit Practice Quick Test: 25 Questions
Quick Test has 25 multiple-choice questions on Maryland driving rules, including Four-Way stop simultaneous, steady red signal, flashing yellow signal and driveway entry yield. 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 Quick Test Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Four-Way Stop Simultaneous
- Steady Red Signal
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- Driveway Entry Yield
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- 3-Second Following Distance
- Diamond Warning Sign
- Fog Low Beams
- Bad Weather Headlights
- Skid Recovery
- Hydroplaning
- Red Octagon Stop Sign
- Work Zone Color
- Railroad Flashing Lights
- Broken White Lane Line
- Work Zone Approach
- Round Yellow Warning Sign
- High Beam Dimming
- Dark Signal
- Crosswalk Pedestrian
- Pentagon School Sign
- Wet Road Technique
- Missed Exit
- Limited Visibility Intersection
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Who has the right-of-way when two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time?
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B. The driver on the right
When two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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What must a driver do at a steady red traffic signal?
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A. Come to a complete stop
A steady red signal requires a complete stop before entering the intersection.
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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 use caution.
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What should drivers do when entering traffic from a driveway?
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A. Yield to roadway traffic
Drivers entering from a driveway must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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What is the safest action when approaching an intersection with limited visibility?
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C. Slow down and be prepared to stop
Limited visibility requires caution and readiness to stop.
Complete Study Guide: All 25 Questions with Answers
Every question in Quick Test, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Who has the right-of-way when two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: When two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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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 complete stop before entering the intersection.
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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 use caution.
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Q4. What should drivers do when entering traffic from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to roadway traffic
Why: Drivers entering from a driveway must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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Q5. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed.
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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 allows time to react and stop safely.
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Q7. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign usually warn of?
Correct answer: Hazards or conditions ahead
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or special conditions.
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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. When are headlights required 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 because of water.
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Q12. What should a driver do 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 mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagon-shaped signs are always stop signs.
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Q14. What color are work zone and construction signs?
Correct answer: Orange
Why: Orange signs indicate construction and work zones.
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Q15. 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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Q16. 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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Q17. 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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Q18. 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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Q19. 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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Q20. What should drivers 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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Q21. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and allow crossing
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing.
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Q22. 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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Q23. 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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Q24. 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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Q25. What is the safest action when approaching an intersection with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Limited visibility requires caution and readiness to stop.