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Maryland Road Signs Practice Practice Questions - Maryland MVA Knowledge Test Road Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In the Maryland Driver's Manual, what are traffic control devices?
Choose one answer below.
A
Signals, signs, and pavement markings that regulate, warn, and guide traffic
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B
Only police hand signals at intersections
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C
Only electronic message boards on highways
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D
Private parking-lot directions painted by property owners
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Who may direct you to do something different from a traffic signal, sign, or pavement marking in Maryland?
Choose one answer below.
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A passenger who knows the neighborhood
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B
A police officer or uniformed school crossing guard
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C
The driver behind you honking
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D
A navigation app giving a faster route
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QUESTION 3 / 25
At a steady red traffic signal in Maryland, where should you stop first if there is a marked stop line?
Choose one answer below.
A
After the crosswalk so you can see traffic
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B
At the stop line before entering the intersection
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C
In the intersection, then back up if needed
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D
Only after another driver stops
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QUESTION 4 / 25
After stopping at a steady red signal, when may a Maryland driver usually turn right?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if there is no sign prohibiting the turn and the driver yields to pedestrians and traffic
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B
Any time, because a right turn never conflicts with other road users
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C
Only after honking to warn pedestrians
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D
Never, because all turns on red are prohibited in Maryland
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does a steady yellow traffic signal mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to clear the intersection before the light turns red
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B
The red light is about to end
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C
The signal is about to change to red, so stop if you can do so safely
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D
The intersection is closed to all traffic
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A steady green traffic signal generally means you may proceed, but what must you still do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection
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B
Ignore all signs at the intersection
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C
Enter even if the intersection is blocked
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D
Stop again at every crosswalk
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What does a steady red arrow mean for the direction the arrow points?
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn after slowing, without stopping
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B
Come to a complete stop and remain stopped while the arrow is red
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C
Turn only if no pedestrians are visible
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D
The lane is reserved for buses
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does a steady yellow arrow mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Permission to turn in that direction is ending
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B
The turn lane is closed for the day
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C
All traffic must stop immediately where it is
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D
Drivers may turn without yielding
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a green arrow traffic signal allow you to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Move only in the direction of the arrow, while yielding to pedestrians and traffic lawfully in the intersection
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B
Make any turn from any lane
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C
Ignore lane-use signs
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D
Proceed without checking for pedestrians
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How should you treat a flashing red traffic signal?
Choose one answer below.
A
As a stop sign
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B
As a speed-limit sign
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C
As a signal to accelerate
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D
As permission to ignore cross traffic
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic signal tell you to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait for a green light
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B
Proceed with caution
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C
Make a U-turn immediately
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D
Treat the road as closed
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which sign color most commonly identifies a work zone or construction warning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Blue
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B
Brown
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C
Orange
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D
Green
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What type of message is usually shown on a yellow diamond-shaped sign?
Choose one answer below.
A
A warning about road or traffic conditions ahead
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B
A service such as gas or lodging
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C
A destination route guide only
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D
A parking receipt instruction
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the shape of a STOP sign?
Choose one answer below.
A
Triangle
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B
Octagon
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C
Circle
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D
Pennant
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the shape of a YIELD sign?
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A
Downward-pointing triangle
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B
Octagon
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C
Pentagon
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D
Circle
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does a red and white DO NOT ENTER sign mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
The road is one-way toward you, so you must not enter
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B
The road is open only to motorcycles
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C
The next intersection has a flashing yellow light
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D
The lane is a passing lane
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What color are most guide signs that show destinations, directions, or distances?
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange
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B
Green
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C
Red
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D
Fluorescent pink
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What color are signs that usually show services such as hospitals, gas, food, lodging, or phones?
Choose one answer below.
A
Blue
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B
Yellow
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C
Brown
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D
Orange
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What do brown guide signs usually identify?
Choose one answer below.
A
Recreational, historic, or cultural interest areas
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B
A mandatory stop ahead
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C
A lane-control signal
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D
A school bus loading zone only
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which pavement marking color separates traffic moving in opposite directions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Blue
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B
White
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C
Yellow
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D
Brown
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which pavement marking color separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?
Choose one answer below.
A
White
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B
Yellow
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C
Orange
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D
Brown
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A single broken white line between lanes usually means what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lane changes are allowed when safe
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B
Passing is prohibited in both directions
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C
The lanes carry traffic in opposite directions
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D
Drivers must stop at every break in the line
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What does a solid white stop line show?
Choose one answer below.
A
Where a vehicle must stop for a STOP sign or red signal
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B
Where passing is always allowed
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C
Where a highway exit begins
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D
Where the speed limit changes
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What do rows of small white triangles painted across a lane mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
A yield line showing where vehicles must yield
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B
A loading zone for deliveries
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C
A motorcycle-only lane
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D
A warning that the road is icy
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does a no-passing-zone pennant sign warn?
Choose one answer below.
A
You are entering an area where passing is not allowed
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B
A service station is one mile ahead
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C
The road is for bicycles only
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D
A traffic signal is out of service
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