Maryland permit test practice

A triangular traffic sign in Maryland indicates that a driver should do what?

1. ACome to a complete stop at all times
2. BSlow down and, if necessary, stop to yield the right-of-wayCorrect
3. CPrepare for an upcoming railroad crossing further down the road
4. DExpect a travel lane to end ahead of you

Why: The triangle shape means yield: slow down and stop if necessary to give the right-of-way.

What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign warn drivers about?

1. AA mandatory complete stop
2. BA school zone or a marked school crossing
3. CSpecial conditions or hazards aheadCorrect
4. DThe start of a no-passing zone

Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of special conditions or hazards ahead.

What does the handbook say about assuming you automatically have the right-of-way?

1. AYou always have the right-of-way if your light is green
2. BNever assume you automatically have the right-of-way; you must always consider the situationCorrect
3. CYou always have the right-of-way if you arrive first, with no exceptions
4. DRight-of-way rules only apply at intersections with stop signs

Why: The handbook warns to never assume you automatically have the right-of-way; always consider the situation and circumstances.

When entering a traffic circle (roundabout), whom must you always yield to?

1. ATraffic waiting to enter behind you
2. BOnly pedestrians, not other vehicles
3. CTraffic already in the circleCorrect
4. DNo one if you arrive first at the yield line

Why: When you come to a traffic circle, you must always yield to traffic already in the circle.

What does the posted speed limit represent, according to the handbook?

1. AThe minimum speed required on that road
2. BThe average speed most drivers travel
3. CThe maximum legal speed allowed under ideal conditionsCorrect
4. DA recommended speed that can be exceeded if traffic allows

Why: The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

When parking along the road where there is a curb, how close should you park to it?

1. AAt least three feet from the curb
2. BAs close to the curb as possibleCorrect
3. CFacing against the direction of traffic
4. DOnly in marked spaces at least ten feet from the curb

Why: If there is a curb, you should park as close to it as possible.

You must change from high beams to low beams at what minimum distance before reaching oncoming vehicles?

1. A150 feet
2. B500 feetCorrect
3. C250 feet
4. D350 feet

Why: You must change to low beams at least 500 feet before reaching vehicles coming toward you.

A Class 3 electric bicycle provides pedal-assist motor power up to what speed?

1. A30 miles per hour
2. B32 miles per hour
3. C35 miles per hour
4. D28 miles per hourCorrect

Why: Class 3 e-bikes provide assistance only when the rider is pedaling and stop assisting when the bicycle reaches 28 mph.

If you are convicted of a moving violation while holding a permit, how long must you then hold the permit before being eligible for a Provisional License, regardless of age?

1. AAt least 3 months following the most recent conviction
2. BAt least 1 month following the most recent conviction
3. CAt least 9 months following your latest convictionCorrect
4. DAt least 5 years following the most recent conviction

Why: At any age, a moving violation conviction or PBJ requires holding the permit at least 9 months from the most recent date of conviction.

If a foreign license is not in English, what must the applicant provide?

1. AA notarized personal statement in English
2. BAn International License or a translation of the license into EnglishCorrect
3. CNothing further is required
4. DA new photo taken at the MVA

Why: If the foreign license is not in English, the applicant must have an International License or have the license translated into English.