Maryland DMV Written Practice Permit Test

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1.Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White

Blue

Green

Orange

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2.This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.

Children are at play ahead.

There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

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3.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

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4.A work zone:

May be moving or stationary.

Is marked with black and white signs.

Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.

All of the above.

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5.When driving on major highways:

Stay alert.

Keep your eyes moving.

Be ready to react to road hazards.

All of the above.

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6.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.

Slow down and look for a train.

Look for a train, then speed up.

Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

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7.This road sign means:

Side road.

Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.

You may drive in the left lane.

You have the right-of-way.

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8.A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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9.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.

Bicyclists in the roundabout.

Pedestrians in the roundabout.

All of the above.

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10.When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with a solid yellow light, you must:

Proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.

Slow and prepare to stop.

Come to a complete stop and wait for a green light.

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11.To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.

Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.

Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.

All of the above.

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12.If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

Firmly apply your brakes.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Apply your parking brake.

Pump your brakes.

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13.An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

Speed up and get through the intersection.

Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.

Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.

Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

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14.This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on this road.

The road narrows ahead.

There are a series of curves ahead.

The road may be slippery when wet.

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15.If involved in an accident, a driver should:

Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.

Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.

Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.

All of the above.

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16.Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

You see a police car.

Entering a highway where there are other cars.

You are on a four-lane road.

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17.Massachusetts law requires headlights to be used:

When the driver is tired.

One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise.

When the temperature drops below freezing.

During the day in favorable weather conditions.

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18.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway outside of thickly settled areas and business districts is:

10 mph.

20 mph.

30 mph.

50 mph.

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19.This sign is a:

Service sign.

Regulatory sign.

Warning sign.

Stop sign.

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20.A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.

Drive carefully without stopping.

Merge to the right.

Stop before entering the intersection.

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21.Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

The amount of food in the stomach

The body weight of an individual

How much time passes between drinks

All three choices

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22.This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.

Do not enter.

Railroad crossing.

Yield.

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23.Refusing to take an alcohol analysis test when under suspicion of Operating Under the Influence:

Will result in license suspension.

Is your right and will have no negative consequences.

Is recommended.

Will just result in a fine.

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24.You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.

Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.

Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

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25.Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.

One alcoholic drink an hour.

Two alcoholic drinks an hour.

None of the above.

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26.A leaking exhaust system can:

Cause excessive oil use.

Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.

Make you drowsy while driving.

Set grass fires on country roads.

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27.On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.

Drive the speed limit, with caution.

Drive more quickly.

Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

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28.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.

Go through as soon as the train passes.

Go through when one of the tracks is free.

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29.A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.

Interstate route sign.

School crossing sign.

Speed limit sign.

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30.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.

The beginning of a reduced speed zone.

The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.

The end of a reduced speed zone.

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31.When approaching a working snowplow:

React the same as you would to any other motor vehicle.

Assume they will allow you to have the right-of-way.

Yield the right-of-way and exercise caution.

Come to a complete stop until they are out of your line of sight.

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32.You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.

A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.

A speed that is safe for existing conditions.

All of the above.

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33.This sign means:

Two-way traffic.

Lane shifting.

Low clearance.

Added lane.

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34.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Find an alternative route across tracks.

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35.This sign means:

Yield.

Crossroad ahead.

Keep right.

Yield ahead.

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36.Car drivers should know that large trucks:

Have large blind spots.

Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.

Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.

All of the above.

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37.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Two-way left turn.

Two-way traffic.

Minimum speed limit.

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38.While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.

That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.

That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.

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39.You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.

Only during daylight hours.

When it is safe to change lanes.

Only when passing a motorcycle.

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40.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.

If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.

If you first look carefully in both directions.

Under no circumstances.

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41.If you stop along the road at night:

Turn off all your lights.

Use your parking lights only.

Use your headlights only.

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

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42.A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

Flashing yellow

Steady green

Steady red

Flashing red

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43.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Come to a stop.

Go straight ahead.

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44.Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

The person driving the car.

Passengers when they are on a long drive.

All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.

All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

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45.When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Check your side view mirror.

Check your rearview mirror.

Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

All of the above.

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Practice Test 12

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1.Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

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2.This sign means that:

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3.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

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4.A work zone:

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5.When driving on major highways:

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6.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

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7.This road sign means:

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8.A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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9.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

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10.When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with a solid yellow light, you must:

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11.To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

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12.If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

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13.An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

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14.This sign tells you that:

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15.If involved in an accident, a driver should:

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16.Drive below the posted speed limit when:

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17.Massachusetts law requires headlights to be used:

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18.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway outside of thickly settled areas and business districts is:

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