Maryland DMV Practice Test 16

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Maryland Practice Test 16

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What do speed limit signs indicate?

service signs

warning signs

regulatory signs

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What should drivers know about motorcycles on the road?:

are entitled to use a complete traffic lane.

must share a traffic lane with another vehicle.

are easier to see than cars.

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What should you do if you hear a siren nearby but cannot see the emergency vehicle?

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

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When are drivers not allowed to pass a vehicle on the left?

their lane has a solid yellow center line.

they cannot safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.

All of the above.

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What should you do if you are driving in the left lane with vehicles passing you on the right, and the driver behind you wants to go faster?

move over into the right lane when safe to do so.

drive onto the left shoulder to let the other driver pass.

stay in your lane and maintain your current speed.

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What shape are regulatory signs, and what type of letters or symbols do they have?

white; black

yellow; black

green; white

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What type of sign features white letters on a red background?

Yield

Stop

School zone

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Where should you stop at a stop sign if there is no stop line or crosswalk?

at the next crosswalk.

before you enter the intersection.

after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.

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What should happen when two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop intersection?

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

The first vehicle to reach the intersection must yield.

The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.

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What type of road signs guide drivers to services?

blue and white.

brown and white.

green and white.

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Do bicyclists have to follow traffic laws and signs?

Yes.

No, bicyclists are considered pedestrians when it comes to the rules of the road.

Yes, but only if they are riding in a bicycle lane.

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What should you do if you hear a thumping sound while driving?

get off the road and check your tires.

try your emergency lights.

hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.

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What should you do if the entrance lane is too short to reach expressway speed?

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

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What should drivers do when merging onto an interstate highway?

check for vehicles and slow down to 25 MPH before merging with the flow of traffic.

wait for an opening in traffic on the entrance ramp.

adjust speed to meet a traffic gap, then merge at a safe speed.

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What should you do if you start feeling drowsy while driving?

drink coffee.

open a window.

get some rest or change drivers.

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How is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) measured?

ounces of alcohol in your blood.

percentage of alcohol to blood.

percentage of blood to alcohol.

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What is the intended function of airbags in relation to seat belts?

fix

replace

work with

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What should you do if the headlights of an approaching vehicle blind you?

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

All of the above.

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What should you do when you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway?

maintain your current speed while changing lanes.

be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

make a U-turn because the lane ends ahead.

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___________ are green with white letters and symbols.

Destination signs (guide signs)

Warning signs

Regulatory signs

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Get ready to ace your Maryland DMV Practice Test and secure your learner’s permit or driver’s license. In Maryland, every driver must have a valid license or learner’s permit to drive on public roads. To get your license, you’ll need to pass a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a driving skills test.

Maryland DMV Practice Test 16

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