MARYLAND PERMIT TEST 2025-2026
QUESTIONS ^ ANSWERS!!
One of the rules of defensive driving is - ANSWERStay alert and keep your eyes
moving.
When parking with your vehicle facing uphill with a curb, you should point your front
wheels - ANSWERAway from the curb
You can drive in a carpool lane if - ANSWERYou have the minimum number of
passengers shown on the sign
A rectangular-shaped sign is - ANSWERspeed limit
After a train has passed, you should - ANSWERcheck again for approaching trains
and proceed with caution
you are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left turn lane when a yellow arrow
appears for your lane. you should - ANSWERBe prepared to obey the next signal
that appears
To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate by - ANSWERSignaling when
changing lanes or direction, slowing down or stopping/
Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary/
Using emergency flashers flares and signs as needed
You have the right-of-way when you are - ANSWERAlready in a traffic circle
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability -
ANSWERallergy medicine, marijuana, cold remedy
Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by
- ANSWERPassengers and the driver whenever they are in the car
A broken white center line on the roadway means - ANSWERYou may change lanes
with due care
If you drive after drinking, you should be aware that the first thing alcohol affects is -
ANSWERYour judgment
When passing a bicyclist, you should - ANSWERmove as far left as possible
This sign with a red octagon means - ANSWERStop completely, check for
pedestrians, and cross traffic
What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing -
ANSWERYou may not pass while the red lights are flashing.
, A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means -
ANSWERYou may go in direction of the arrow with caution
This sign with an arrow turning to the right under a cross means - ANSWERno right
turn
If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning -
ANSWERHand signals
If you see this sign above your lane, you: - ANSWERMust exit the freeway if you
stay in this lane
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: - ANSWERRed
yellow green
A traffic light is red, but a police officer is signaling you to continue driving. What
should you do? - ANSWERDo as the officer tells you
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: - ANSWERNeed a
large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may - ANSWERNot turn
right until the light turns green
An orange and red sign of this shape means - ANSWERslow moving vehicle
This sign is a warning that you are approaching - ANSWERrailroad crossing
If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should: -
ANSWERLet the call go to voicemail
You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the
corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you
should: - ANSWERWait until the person crosses the street
You should always turn on your emergency flashers when: - ANSWERYour vehicle
has broken down on the roadway
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement - ANSWERIt harms both
driving skills and judgement
If your tires are not inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer, it
may cause - ANSWERImproper steering, uneven tire wear, low gas mileage
If you experience brake failure, you should - ANSWERDownshift and look for an
area to slow down and stop, Pump brake pedal quickly, if useless, pump released
parking brake, Stop off the road if possible and call for help
QUESTIONS ^ ANSWERS!!
One of the rules of defensive driving is - ANSWERStay alert and keep your eyes
moving.
When parking with your vehicle facing uphill with a curb, you should point your front
wheels - ANSWERAway from the curb
You can drive in a carpool lane if - ANSWERYou have the minimum number of
passengers shown on the sign
A rectangular-shaped sign is - ANSWERspeed limit
After a train has passed, you should - ANSWERcheck again for approaching trains
and proceed with caution
you are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left turn lane when a yellow arrow
appears for your lane. you should - ANSWERBe prepared to obey the next signal
that appears
To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate by - ANSWERSignaling when
changing lanes or direction, slowing down or stopping/
Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary/
Using emergency flashers flares and signs as needed
You have the right-of-way when you are - ANSWERAlready in a traffic circle
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability -
ANSWERallergy medicine, marijuana, cold remedy
Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by
- ANSWERPassengers and the driver whenever they are in the car
A broken white center line on the roadway means - ANSWERYou may change lanes
with due care
If you drive after drinking, you should be aware that the first thing alcohol affects is -
ANSWERYour judgment
When passing a bicyclist, you should - ANSWERmove as far left as possible
This sign with a red octagon means - ANSWERStop completely, check for
pedestrians, and cross traffic
What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing -
ANSWERYou may not pass while the red lights are flashing.
, A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means -
ANSWERYou may go in direction of the arrow with caution
This sign with an arrow turning to the right under a cross means - ANSWERno right
turn
If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning -
ANSWERHand signals
If you see this sign above your lane, you: - ANSWERMust exit the freeway if you
stay in this lane
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: - ANSWERRed
yellow green
A traffic light is red, but a police officer is signaling you to continue driving. What
should you do? - ANSWERDo as the officer tells you
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: - ANSWERNeed a
large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may - ANSWERNot turn
right until the light turns green
An orange and red sign of this shape means - ANSWERslow moving vehicle
This sign is a warning that you are approaching - ANSWERrailroad crossing
If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should: -
ANSWERLet the call go to voicemail
You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the
corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you
should: - ANSWERWait until the person crosses the street
You should always turn on your emergency flashers when: - ANSWERYour vehicle
has broken down on the roadway
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement - ANSWERIt harms both
driving skills and judgement
If your tires are not inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer, it
may cause - ANSWERImproper steering, uneven tire wear, low gas mileage
If you experience brake failure, you should - ANSWERDownshift and look for an
area to slow down and stop, Pump brake pedal quickly, if useless, pump released
parking brake, Stop off the road if possible and call for help
