Maryland DMV Written Practice Permit Test

Car Test 5

1.When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit?

Never.

If you feel it is reasonable and prudent.

If you are passing another vehicle.

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2.This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Construction ahead.

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3.To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

Drive at a speed appropriate for ideal conditions.

Apply your brakes as soon as your car starts to skid.

Slow down.

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4.You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.

Come to a safe stop.

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5.Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Helps you stop faster.

Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.

Keeps the brakes from freezing.

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6.When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.

Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.

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7.If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.

Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

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8.In inclement weather, you should:

Steer off the road.

Drive in a low gear.

Steer and brake smoothly.

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9.While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

You must stay within your lane.

You may cross the centerline to change lanes.

You may change lanes only from the left lane.

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10.This road sign means:

Park your vehicle.

You are not allowed to travel in this direction.

Exit at the intersection.

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11.What does this road sign mean?

Falling rocks

Trucks use second gear

Steep hill

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12.If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:

Slam on the brakes.

Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route.

Drive only in the center of the roadway.

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13.This bicyclist is signaling:

A left turn.

An upcoming stop.

A right turn.

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14.To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill.

Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them.

Slow down before entering curves and intersections.

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15.A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

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16.You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

Oncoming vehicles also turning left.

All approaching vehicles.

Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

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17.This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right ahead.

Upcoming sharp left and right turns.

Winding road ahead.

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18.To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

The inside rearview mirror.

The outside rearview mirror.

Over your shoulders.

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19.Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

Slower traffic must keep to the right.

Change lanes without signaling.

If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit.

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20.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.

Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

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21.What is a crosswalk?

Another name for a four-way intersection.

An area designated for road construction workers.

The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.

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22.Roads with double solid yellow line markings down the center indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.

Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Not allowed from either direction.

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23.If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

Stay in the center lane.

Move to the lane on your right.

Move to the lane on your left.

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24.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

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25.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.

You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

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26.If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

Taking a cold shower.

Waiting several hours.

Drinking several cups of coffee.

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27.You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.

At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.

Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

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28.Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

Slowing down.

Merging into a different lane.

Maintaining your speed and position.

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29.A broken yellow line down the center of a road indicates that:

A construction zone is ahead.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from either direction.

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30.In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.

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31.Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:

Beep your horn.

See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Flash your headlights.

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32.This sign means:

You can travel in either direction in this lane.

There is two-way traffic.

You are approaching a divided highway.

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33.You are required to stop your vehicle:

At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop.

Where there is a red traffic light.

Both of the above.

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34.What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?

Right turns only.

Right turns permitted.

No passing zone.

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35.If you find yourself in a skid:

Brake lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

Brake abruptly.

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36.What is a potential effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol?

There will likely be no effect.

It will make you more alert.

It can make you unfit to drive.

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37.Construction zone signs are generally:

Square or rectangular with white and red coloring.

Round or octagonal with black and yellow coloring.

Diamond-shaped or rectangular with orange and black coloring.

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38.The proper way to make a right turn is to:

Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the centerline before turning.

Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the right curb before turning.

Approach the corner in the lane nearest the right curb, but move over toward the middle of the street before turning.

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39.Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

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40.Excessive speed:

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.

Helps you maneuver around obstacles.

Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.

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41.This sign means:

There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead.

Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve.

Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

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42.You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

Air pressure.

Tread.

General wear.

Flexibility.

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43.Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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44.Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.

Accelerating.

Swerving.

Turning.

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45.Crashes are more likely to occur among:

Experienced riders.

Beginning riders.

Those familiar with their motorcycle.

Those who have completed a safety course.

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Car Test 5

1.When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit?

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2.This sign means:

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3.To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

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4.You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

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5.Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

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6.When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

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7.If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

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8.In inclement weather, you should:

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9.While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

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10.This road sign means:

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11.What does this road sign mean?

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12.If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:

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13.This bicyclist is signaling:

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14.To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

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15.A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

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16.You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

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17.This road sign means:

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18.To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

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19.Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

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20.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

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21.What is a crosswalk?

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22.Roads with double solid yellow line markings down the center indicate that passing is:

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23.If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

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24.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

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25.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

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26.If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

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